This weight management and mobility support dog food was created with Hill’s unique understanding of the biology of overweight dogs.
Science Diet's breakthrough nutrition supports ultimate digestive well-being & healthy microbiome for dogs age 7+
Supports energy level and beautiful coat in mature dogs
Precisely balanced nutrition with the delicious taste of savory minced chicken to help fuel the energy needs of cats during the prime of their life
Science Diet's breakthrough nutrition supports ultimate digestive well-being & healthy microbiome
Over 70% of cats lost weight within 10 weeks when fed this nutrition
Learn what a pet's microbiome is, how it contributes to your pet's gut & overall health, and why nutrition is important in maintaining healthy microbiomes.
Discover how and where to store your dry, as well as canned, dog and cat food. Learn how to find the "best before" dates on all Hill's pet food packaging.
Discover why water is the most important nutrient for your dog or cat to live a healthy life. Find out how much water your pet should consume each day.
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (commonly known as CPR) is a life-saving form of first aid. Dog CPR and cat CPR can be used to save a pet's life if a dog or cat stops breathing or their heart stops beating. When this frightening occurrence happens, it is known as cardiopulmonary arrest. If this ever happens to your dog or cat, it's critical that you know how to perform CPR. In order to be prepared for this kind of emergency, taking a cat and dog first aid online training class through the Red Cross can help.
While pet CPR should be performed by your veterinarian, if you find that you do need to give your cat or dog CPR, follow these steps:
You can check for your pet's heartbeat by placing your hand on the left side of the chest just behind the point of the elbow. You can check to see if a pet is breathing by watching their chest move up and down with each breath. If you do not feel a heartbeat or if you don't see your pet's chest moving up and down, start chest compressions immediately. Keep in mind that chest compressions vary by the size of the pet:
Do 30 chest compressions in a row. If you feel yourself becoming fatigued before you reach a count of 30, it is better to have someone else take over performing chest compressions (if possible) to ensure quality chest compressions are being provided. You will need to push hard on larger dogs in order to pump the heart, and you will need to pump fast at a recommended rate of 100 to 120 compressions per minute to circulate enough blood to support life. If you pump to the rhythm of the song "Stayin' Alive" by the Bee Gees, you're doing it right. Compress the chest to at least half of the regular width, and let the chest fully recoil before compressing again.
Young pets may need several visits in their first year for vaccinations. Adult pets generally benefit from annual check-ups, while senior or special-needs pets might require more frequent visits.
Fully extend your pet's neck to open the airway. Then, cover your pet's nose with your mouth, close your pet's mouth with your hand and exhale into your pet's nose until you see the chest rise. Give two rescue breaths.
Repeat steps one and two, and then check for a heartbeat and breathing. If your pet still isn't breathing or doesn't have a heartbeat, repeat the steps until you get to the veterinary hospital. If your pet starts breathing and you detect a heartbeat, then you've been successful in resuscitating your pet. In the event that this happens, it's important to note that your pet still isn't out of the woods. It's imperative that you have your pet evaluated as soon as possible by a vet because your pet is at risk of going into cardiopulmonary arrest again.
Even if you're unable to resuscitate your pet, continue to conduct cat and dog CPR and take your pet to the vet. A vet is equipped with life-saving emergency equipment like defibrillators, oxygen, injectable medications and other advanced life support systems that may still be able to save your pet. Even if your pet isn't breathing or has no detectable heartbeat when you get to the vet, you will have kept your pet's heart beating and lungs breathing with your CPR. Furthermore, any dog or cat that has suffered cardiopulmonary arrest and undergone CPR needs post-resuscitation care that can only be given by a vet. Usually, these pets will need additional testing to determine what caused cardiopulmonary arrest in the first place, and hospitalization and extensive monitoring to help them recover.
Being prepared to deliver first aid, including CPR, is an important part of preventing disaster in the life of your dog or cat. While it isn't ideal for a pet parent to perform cat or dog CPR, being prepared for this situation could mean the difference between life and death for your pet.
Dr. Sarah Wooten graduated from UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine in 2002. A member of the American Society of Veterinary Journalists, Dr. Wooten divides her professional time between small animal practice in Greeley, Colorado, public speaking on associate issues, leadership, and client communication, and writing. She enjoys camping with her family, skiing, SCUBA, and participating in triathlons.
Science Diet's breakthrough nutrition supports ultimate digestive well-being & healthy microbiome
Feline Adult Perfect Weight Variety Pack
Over 70% of cats lost weight within 10 weeks when fed this nutrition
Precisely balanced nutrition with the delicious taste of savory minced chicken to help fuel the energy needs of cats during the prime of their life
Learn what a pet's microbiome is, how it contributes to your pet's gut & overall health, and why nutrition is important in maintaining healthy microbiomes.
Discover how and where to store your dry, as well as canned, dog and cat food. Learn how to find the "best before" dates on all Hill's pet food packaging.
Discover why water is the most important nutrient for your dog or cat to live a healthy life. Find out how much water your pet should consume each day.
Discover how antioxidants fight against free radicals in your dog or cat's body, and why they are so important to your pet's diet.
Our low calorie formula helps you control your pet's weight. It's packed with high-quality protein for building lean muscles, and made with purposeful ingredients for a flavorful, nutritious meal. Clinically proven antioxidants, Vitamin C+E, help promote a healthy immune system.
Our low calorie formula helps you control your pet's weight. It's packed with high-quality protein for building lean muscles, and made with purposeful ingredients for a flavorful, nutritious meal. Clinically proven antioxidants, Vitamin C+E, help promote a healthy immune system.