If he begins to breathe, but the breathing is
shallow and irregular, or if breathing does not begin, continue giving him rescue
breaths at about a rate of 20 to 30
breaths per minute, pausing every 2 to 3 minutes to check for breathing and pulse.
Rapid and
shallow breathing when resting or sleeping (more than 30 - 35
breaths per minute)-- for details on how to determine your dog's breathing rate, refer to the section on evaluating home breathing rates below