Step 5b: Extend the head and neck. Hold the cat's mouth and lips closed and blow firmly into its nostrils. Administer one breath every three to five seconds. Repeat until you feel resistance or see the chest rise. Step 5c: After ten seconds, stop. Watch the chest for movement to indicate the cat is breathing on its own. Step 5e: Transport the cat to the veterinarian immediately and continue artificial respiration on the way to the veterinarian or until the cat is breathing without assistance.
Step 6: If the cat's heart is not beating, perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation CPR. Step 6c: Grasp the chest so that the cat's breastbone is resting in the palm of your hand, your thumb on one side of the chest and your fingers on the other.
Your thumb and fingers should fall in the middle of the chest. Step 6d: Compress the chest by firmly squeezing your thumb and fingers together. Strive for to compressions per minute. Step 6e: Alternately after 30 seconds , hold the cat's mouth and lips closed and blow firmly into its nostrils.
Blow for three seconds, take a deep breath, and repeat until you feel resistance or see the chest rise. Repeat this 10 to 20 times per minute. Step 6f: After one minute, stop. Look at the chest for breathing movement and feel for the cat's heartbeat by placing your fingers about one inch behind the cat's elbow and in the center of his or her chest. Step 6g: If the cat's heart is still not beating, continue CPR. If the heart starts beating, but the cat is still not breathing, return to Step 5b to continue artificial respiration.
Step 7: Transport the cat to the veterinarian immediately. To minimize the chances of your pet choking in the future, make sure to keep an eye on anything that could be a potential choking hazard. Generally, dog and cat food food is formulated with the animal's size in mind, but it's always a good idea to monitor them when they are eating anyway.
Monitor your dog or cat during play and make sure any toys do not include pieces that could break off and become potential choking hazards. All Rights Reserved. Managed with Tymbrel.
Facebook Twitter Instagram. Pet Care Blog. Start by holding your cat with its back to your stomach and placing a fist below the rib cage. Pull your fist towards yourself in two to three gentle but firm upward movements. Excess force may fracture ribs or damage internal organs, Simpson warns. Ideally, you want to keep choking hazards out of your cat's environment. Cats are drawn to chewing on tinsel, string, yarn, and hair ties.
Make sure your cat doesn't have access to string-like objects and toys that are small enough to be swallowed. When it comes to feeding, Simpson recommends using a food puzzle or a slow-feed bowl for dry food. This will slow down cats who tend to quickly gulp food.
Also, never give bones to your cat, since slivers of bone can get stuck in their airway. Administering medication can also create a choking hazard, Simpson says. If your cat is struggling, stop trying to give medication because this could accidentally cause the cat to cough and inhale the pill. Whether your cat is choking or coughing, both require veterinary attention.
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