Video: How to Perform CPR on a Cat

by Dr. Chris

Performing CPR on a cat is similar to dogs and humans. The main difference with this aspect of cat health care is that cats are much more fragile then dogs so you have to do the compressions in a much more gentle fashion.

How to Perform CPR on a Cat

In order to perform CPR correctly follow these steps:

1. Lay your cat flat on their side.

2. Make sure their mouth is clear.

2. Use one hand to cup both sides of the chest from underneath.

3. Compress rapidly by squeezing the chest.

4. Be very gentle with the chest compressions.

5. Continue CPR until help arrives or your cat starts to breath.

Also, here is a helpful video from Omemee Veterinary Hospital on how to perform CPR on a cat.

Indications for Emergency Cat CPR

1. Not breathing
2. No heart rate

As you can see performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation on a cat is not that hard!

Related: How to Perform CPR on Dogs.