In Other Animals
It is feasible to perform CPR on animals, including cats and dogs. The principles and practices are virtually identical to CPR for humans. One difference is that resuscitation is usually done through the animal's nose, not the mouth. One is cautioned to only perform CPR on unconscious animals to avoid the risk of being bitten. Persons should first and foremost understand that a conscious animal would not require chest compressions. Animals, depending on species, have a lower bone density than humans, thus CPR can cause bones to become weakened after it is performed.
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