CANINE FIRST AID AND EMERGENCY CARE

By: Dr. Mike Lappin, DVM

DROWNING

Symptoms:
1. Not breathing, water immersion, lifeless.

First Aid Treatment:
1. Artificial respiration, mouth to nose with animal's mouth closed.
2. Compress chest to expel water
3. Check throat for obstruction
4. Keep head down to try to get rid of water.