HERBIE1 Posted August 24, 2009 Posted August 24, 2009 Wow. An honest question, and people get their panties in a wad over this. Nobody is saying we should ignore a human and work on an animal instead. I've given o2 to an animal with smoke inhalation but never attempted CPR, although I would have no problem trying, if the need arose. For those who dismiss the family pet as just an animal or farther down on the food chain, I beg to differ. Ever seen a little old widow who's only friend or family is their dog or cat? That "animal" is the only friend they have and many times I have seen dying patients more concerned about the fate of their animal than the fact they themself may not survive their ordeal. When a beloved animal dies, many of these shut-ins actually lose the will to live. It's almost like losing a spouse to them. Have a heart, folks.
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