First Aid Guide for Dogs and Cats.
Drowning
- Do not endanger yourself but remove your pet from the water if possible.
- Once out of the water suspend your pet by its hindquarters to allow water to drain from the lungs. A swinging motion can be used to encourage breathing.
- If your pet does not start to breathe naturally you should implement resuscitation. (see a detailed description under Emergency Techniques).
- Once resuscitated dry your pet and wrap it in a blanket to keep warm.
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