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The Fun Times Guide > Dog Guide > Home & Garden > Dog Health, Wellness & Safety > Pet Predicaments & Warnings > What would you do if your dog was involved in an accident or became incapacitated due to some other type of health problem or sudden emergency?

Are you prepared to save your dog’s life?

Who knows what type of emergency could arise. Some of the most common situations that could result in you having to perform CPR on your dog are:

Or, your dog’s heart could stop beating for some other reason.

According to a recent AP / Petside poll:

63% of dog owners would perform CPR on their pet in the event of a medical emergency. (Women more than men — 65%, compared to 50%.)

However, few pet owners are prepared to handle pet emergencies. Specifically, only 20% of pet owners have a pet first-aid kit with medical supplies in their home.

Some other interesting facts regarding dog owners’ preparedness for dog emergencies:

Your best bet is to learn dog CPR now, so you’ll be ready if and when you ever need to use it to save your dog’s life!