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Step 1
Chest compressions are done by placing your open hand around the widest part of your cat's chest (about an inch below the elbow of its front leg) so that your fingers are on one side of its body and your thumb on the other. Squeeze the ribcage quickly, compressing it about an inch. Do this at a rate of 120 to 150 times per minute.
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Step 2
Artificial respiration should be given with every second or third chest compression. Naturally, this is easier with two people, but it can be done on your own.
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Step 3
Try to give the cat a breath at least 20 times per minute, which would be at every sixth chest compression, and you'll still be producing the proper respiration rate.
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Step 4
Continue CPR and respiration until your cat's pulse returns, a veterinarian can take over, or you become too exhausted to continue.
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Step 5
When the cat's heart does begin beating again, you should continue respiration, as it may take some time before the cat starts breathing on its own.
Comments
jillmaria said
on 9/12/2009 Great article; I successfully resucitated my dog using a modified infant CPR. I hope I never need to do this, but it's great information to know! 5 stars!
erinngalla said
on 6/12/2009 I wish I knew these steps when finding my cat not breathing or responding on the grass after it snuck outside :[ thanks for the tips though hope I never have to use them on my other kitty.