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Step 1
Turn off all power and then unplug the cord if you walk in and your dog is being electrocuted. If you do not turn the power off first before unplugging the cord, you could be electrocuted while trying to unplug it.
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Step 2
Check to make sure the dog's airway is clear. If she is unconscious open her mouth by using your fingers to apply pressure on the outside of her jaw on both sides. Pull the tongue out so it is not blocking her airway.
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Step 3
Look for signs of breathing by watching the dogs sides to see if they are rising and falling. You can also look at the nose and mouth area for signs of breathing.
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Step 4
Feel for the dog's pulse by pressing your fingers under his elbow, under his thigh or below his wrist. Be sure to use your fingers and not your thumb because your thumb has a pulse that will interfere with feeling the dog's.
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Step 5
Provide artificial breathing if the dog is not breathing but has a pulse. Form a seal around the dogs mouth using your hands and mouth. Blow four to five quick full breaths into the dog's mouth then check for breathing again. If she is still not breathing, continue doing artificial respiration until you get her to a vet or for up to twenty minutes.
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Step 6
Place the dog on his side and perform CPR if he has no pulse. Extend your arms fully and place one hand over the other interlocking your fingers. Give three compressions for every rescue breath given. Periodically stop to check for a pulse. Continue CPS until pulse returns, you can get the dog to a vet, or twenty minutes have passed.
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Step 7
Check for burns where the cord has touched the dog if she is conscious or after pulse and breathing resume. Look inside her mouth in case she bit the cord. Watch for drooling and coughing, which might be a sign of fluid build up in the lungs. Get the dog to the vet for care.
