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Intro: Artificial Respiration and CPR for Cats

A cat whose respiration and heart has stopped can be assisted with artificial respiration and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). However, these are last-ditch procedures that should be attempted only if you are absolutely sure the cat has stopped breathing. Place your hand on the left side of the chest to check for a heartbeat (if you find one, the cat is still breathing). Alternatively, hold a mirror in front of the cat's nose and watch for condensation (if you see even the smallest bit, the cat is still breathing). Still another method is to place a cotton ball before the cat's nose and watch for movement in the filaments.

EXPERT TIP: A cat's pulse cannot be taken at the neck. To monitor the cat's heartbeat, see Comments (0)

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Chapter 9: Emergency Care For Your Cat

Contagious Diseases in Cats Contagious Diseases in Cats: Bordetella Contagious Diseases in Cats: Chlamydia Contagious Diseases in Cats: AIDS Contagious Diseases in Cats: Feline Asthma Contagious Diseases in Cats: Calcivirus Contagious Diseases in Cats: Distemper Contagious Diseases in Cats: Infectious Peritonitis Contagious Diseases in Cats: Leukemia Virus Contagious Diseases in Cats: Viral Rhinotracheitis Contagious Diseases in Cats: Rabies Hereditary Diseases in Cats Chronic Diseases in Cats Chronic Diseases in Cats: Arthritis Chronic Diseases in Cats: Bladder Dysfunction Chronic Diseases in Cats: Cancer Chronic Diseases in Cats: Diabetes Chronic Diseases in Cats: Heart Disease Chronic Diseases in Cats: Hyperthyroidism Chronic Diseases in Cats: Kidney Disease Allergies in Cats Poisons and Cats Intro: Poisons and Cats Poisons and Cats: Acetaminophen Poisons and Cats: Antifreeze Poisons and Cats: Aspirin Poisons and Cats: Lead Poisons and Cats: Vermin Poisons Poisons and Cats: Zinc Substances Toxic to Cats Intro: Substances Toxic to Cats List: Substances Toxic to Cats To Induce Vomiting in Cats Cat Trauma Intro: Cat Trauma Cat Trauma: Blocked Airway Cat Trauma: Broken Bone(s) Cat Trauma: Cat Bite(s) Cat Trauma: Dog Bite(s) Cat Trauma: Electric Shock Cat Trauma: Eye Injury Cat Trauma: Heatstroke Cat Trauma: Severe Laceration With Uncontrolled Bleeding Cat Trauma: Severe Trauma and/or Hit by Car Cat Trauma: Spider Bite (Poisonous) Internal Parasites in Cats Intro: Internal Parasites in Cats Internal Parasites in Cats: Coccidia Internal Parasites in Cats: Giardia Internal Parasites in Cats: Heartworms Internal Parasites in Cats: Roundworms Internal Parasites in Cats: Tapeworms External Parasites and Cats External Parasites in Cats: Ear Mites External Parasites in Cats: Fleas External Parasites in Cats: Ticks Behavioral/Psychological Disorders in Cats Cat Aggression Cat Depression Cat Eating Disorders Inappropriate Nursing in Cats Cat Obsessive-Compulsive Behaviors Psychosomatic Illness in Cats Giving Your Cat the Heimlich Maneuver Artificial Respiration and CPR for Cats Intro: Artificial Respiration and CPR for Cats Artificial Respiration and CPR for Cats Emergency Transport Techniques for Cats

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The Cat Owner's Manual is a basic guide to cat care.
The book was written by a celebrated veterinarian and an acclaimed author. It provides cat owners with well-researched and helpful information presented in a lighthearted manner. The creators chose to write the book in a style similar to what you'd find in "operating instructions" for a car or computer. Of course they--and we--respect the fact that our beloved pets are not products or machines!