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• Steps
• Method 1 of 3: Knowing if your cat needs resuscitation
• Method 2 of 3: How to Resuscitate
• Method 3 of 3: Caring for your cat after resuscitation
• Tips
• Warnings

If your cat has stopped breathing due to an accident, suffocation or illness, you need to clear the airway as soon as possible so that it can breathe again. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation can be scary for your cat, but knowing what to do will make it much easier. Of course, it is best to immediately take the animal to the doctor, but if you understand that the cat needs to be resuscitated immediately, check the condition of the cat's airways and proceed to resuscitation. In this article, we'll show you how to do this.

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Method 1 of 3: Knowing if your cat needs resuscitation

1. 1 At the first sign of a problem, take your cat to the vet. It is best to do this right away, so that the cat is in the hands of a professional. The veterinarian has much better equipment for dealing with emergencies. Look for symptoms that may indicate a serious problem. Take the animal to the doctor if you notice that the cat:
   • breathing hard
   • is unconscious
   • very weak and apathetic
   • severely injured
   • very sick.
2. 2 Find out if the cat is breathing. To understand whether an animal is breathing, you can observe whether the chest moves when breathing, put your hand in front of your nose or mouth, or place a mirror under your nose or mouth and see if it fogs up. If your cat is not breathing, you will most likely need cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
3. 3 Check your pulse. The pulse will also help you understand if you need resuscitation. Place your fingers on your inner thigh and wait. If you have a stethoscope, you can listen to their heart. If there is no pulse, the cat probably needs resuscitation.
4. 4 Examine your cat's gums. The color of the gums will also serve as a clue. Healthy gums are pink; If your cat's gums are bluish or gray, it means that they are not getting enough oxygen.If the gums are white, this indicates that the cat has impaired circulation. This information will help you understand if the animal needs to be resuscitated.

Method 2 of 3: How to Resuscitate

1. 1 Get rid of the source of danger. Often, resuscitation is needed in case of injury by a moving vehicle. If you find a cat on a highway or highway, get it out of the way and only then start working.
   • If possible, ask someone to take you and the cat to the nearest veterinary clinic. This will help you do CPR on the way.
2. 2 Lay the cat on its side. Place something soft underneath, such as a sweater or blanket. This will allow the cat's body to retain heat, and it will be more comfortable for her to lie down.
3. 3 Examine the cat's airway. When the cat is lying on its side, turn its face slightly. Open your mouth and pull your tongue with your fingers. See if there is any foreign object in your throat. If nothing is visible there, slide your finger inside the mouth to make sure that nothing is interfering with breathing. If there is something in there, decide if you can reach it with your fingers or if you need a special device for this.
   • Do not try to reach the tiny bones from the back of your throat. It is part of the cat's larynx.
4. 4 Press on your chest if necessary. If you can't get the object out of your throat with your fingers, you can try pressing on your chest. Bring the cat with its back to your chest, then feel the lower border of the ribcage with your hand. If the cat does not resist, clasp your hands under the lower ribs. If the cat resists, take it by the scruff with one hand, and fold the other into a fist and bring it to the lower ribs of the cat. Press down on this area with one or both hands. Repeat five times.
   • Do not try this if the cat is awake and worried. Place her in the carrier and take her to the doctor.
   • If the object does not come out, turn the cat over and pat it on the back five times. Place the cat on your forearm with its head hanging to the floor. Support the cat's body with your hand under the hind legs. With your free hand, feel the cat's shoulder blades. With the open palm of your free hand, slap sharply between the shoulder blades five times.
   • If the object does not come out, try removing it again with your finger and start over from scratch until you can reach the object.
   • When the foreign object is removed, check to see if the cat is breathing, and then go to resuscitation or continue with it.
5. 5 Give artificial respiration. If the cat is not breathing, you will need to give him artificial respiration. Cover the cat's mouth with your hand and straighten the neck to open the airway. Continuing to keep the mouth closed, cover the cat's face with your hand and bring your lips to the face.
   • Breathe air into the cat's nose (this should take one second).
   • If air passes in, exhale it again and return to cardiopulmonary therapy if the cat has no heartbeat. If the heart is beating but the cat is not breathing, continue to exhale at 10 times per minute until the cat can breathe on its own.
   • Check if your heart is beating, and if it freezes, start pressing on your chest. If air does not flow in, straighten your neck and try again. If nothing works, check to see if anything is stuck in the airway.
6. 6 Press on your chest if necessary. Lay the cat on its side and place your hand over the cat's chest under the front paws. The thumb should be on the chest and should be facing up. If you are unable to open the cat's chest with your hand or are uncomfortable, use your other hand. Place your palm (or palms) so that the rib rests against the ribcage. The elbows should be brought together and the shoulders should be directly over the palms.
   • Press on your chest so that it is compressed by a third or half (it all depends on whether you work with one hand or with two). Let it return to its normal position and repeat the pressure.
   • Do not lean on the cat's chest and wait until it is fully extended before pushing again.
   • Pressing on the chest should be about 100-120 times a minute. The recommended speed is similar to the beat of the Bee Gees song "Stayin 'Alive."
   • After pressing on the chest for the first 30 times, check if the cat is breathing and if the airway is clear. If the cat begins to breathe on its own, you can stop pressing.
7. 7 Continue cardiopulmonary resuscitation. This should be done until the cat begins to breathe on its own, and the heart begins to beat, or until you get to the veterinarian. Ask someone to help you if you travel far. Do the following every two minutes:
   • Compress your chest at a rate of 100-120 pressures per minute, and do artificial respiration every 12 pressures.
   • Check your heartbeat and breathing.
   • Do it all over again.

Method 3 of 3: Caring for your cat after resuscitation

1. 1 Check regularly to see if your cat is breathing and beating. When the cat begins to breathe on its own, check regularly to make sure everything is okay. Show it to your doctor to check up and help heal your wounds, if you haven't already.
   • Seeing your vet is very important. The cat should be examined for internal injuries, tissue ruptures, and fractures. Surgery is sometimes required if the cat is stable.
   • The cat may be in shock. Animals in this condition should be handled by a veterinarian.
2. 2 Follow your veterinarian's recommendations for caring for the animal. Remember that your doctor may decide to keep your cat under supervision for a few days. When the cat comes back to you, follow all the doctor's advice. Give your cat medication as prescribed by your veterinarian and monitor her condition at all times.
3. 3 See your veterinarian again if you notice signs of a problem. If the cat requires cardiopulmonary resuscitation, it can have serious health problems and even die. Call your doctor right away if you notice any symptoms and take your cat to your veterinarian regularly as a preventive measure.

Tips

• To carry or transport your cat, wrap it in a blanket. The cat will be more comfortable and you will protect both yourself and her from injury.
• Consider learning how to provide first aid to animals yourself. If the nearest veterinary clinic is far away from you, knowing how to do CPR can save your pet's life.

Warnings

• A cat in pain can behave in an unpredictable manner - biting and scratching (this can be both self-defense and a reaction to pain).
• Do not attempt cardiopulmonary resuscitation on a conscious and healthy cat.
• Many cats that require resuscitation do not survive. Try to do your best, but know that you did everything you could to save the life of the animal.