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So now you know how to properly restrain your dog, take a pulse, monitor the heart, examine the gums and monitor breathing. In this segment you will learn how to give CPR, clean a wound and apply a bandage.

Giving CPR:
Step 1 - Clear the airway. Lay the dog on its side, check the mouth and nose for any debris. Remove any debris and pull the tongue forward.

Step 2 - Close the muzzle with your hand, and keep it there. Place your mouth over the nose and blow until you see the chest expand.

Step 3 - Remove your mouth from the nose and allow the lungs to deflate.

Step 4 - Repeat 20x per minute, checking the pulse every 1o seconds to ensure the heart is still beating.

If the heart stops beating, than it is time for the next procedure.

Small Dogs:

Step 1 - Leave dog on its side with its head lower than its body.

Step 2 - Grasp chest with your thumb and fingers just behind the elbows. Leave your free hand along it's back for support.

Step 3 - Compress the chest walls, squeezing up towards the neck vigorously.

Step 4 - Repeat 30x in 15 seconds

Step 5 - Than do mouth to mouth (well mouth to nose) for 10 seconds

Step 6 - Check for a pulse, Repeat until you get a pulse

Step 7 - Go to the Vet

Large Dogs:

Step 1 - Leave dog on its side with its head lower than its body.

Step 2 - Place the heel of one hand on the chest behind the elbow, and the heel of the other hand on top of your 1st hand.

Step 3 - Compress the chest walls, pushing up towards the neck vigorously.

Step 4 - Repeat 25x in 15 seconds

Step 5 - Than do mouth to mouth (well mouth to nose) for 10 seconds

Step 6 - Check for a pulse, Repeat until you get a pulse

Step 7 - Go to the Vet

Cleaning a wound:
If there is bleeding, apply a compress and hold for stop bleeding. Pour Hydrogen Peroxide if available, salt water or clean water over wound to clean. Use tweezers to remove any foreign objects from it. If hair is in the wound, use a pair of scissors with lubrication to cut hairs away. Ensure the hair is still damp when cutting it. When the wound is cleaned dab dry with clean material.

Applying a bandage:
After the wound has been cleaned and is dry apply an adhesive pad over the wound so it's covering it completely. Use gauze to wrap the pad and finally adhesive tape to secure it.

A word of the wise, it's a good idea to have a dog first aid kit available.


Always be sure to talk to your veterinarian regarding any questions you may have.

Please remember I am not a veterinarian and you should always speak to your local vet before performing any of the advice given here.