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Near drowning
What to do:
Remove your pet from the water
Place on his/her side with head and neck extended, if possible with the head slightly lower than the body
Pull tongue forward and expel any water from lungs and stomach by pushing gently on the chest wall and stomach
If your pet is not breathing, or you cannot feel a pulse or heartbeat, then begin
CPR
Cover your pet with a blanket to prevent further loss of body heat
Contact your veterinarian or the Animal Emergency Centre.
What NOT to do:
Do not fail to contact a veterinarian just because resuscitation was successful and your dog seems to be recovering - secondary complications such as electrolyte imbalance or pneumonia can occur
Do not leave your dog unattended as he (or she) may be confused and wander back to the water