How To Give Your Puppy CPR [Infographic]

I came across this cool infographic today.  I just had to share it with our pals.  It may save your pups life... or mine.  Have you ever had to use CPR on your pup?   


Your CPR certification for adults does not automatically mean you also know the correct way to perform CPR on a puppy. Chest compression for humans and dogs involve forceful motions, with one hand on top of the other on the surface of the chest.  However, this sort of force may do more harm than good when dealing with a puppy.  Learn the steps to modified respiration and CPR for puppies to increase their chance of survival.

(Click to enlarge)[Via: Carrington College'sVeterinary Tech Program ]

Precious & The Prairie Dogs

Well, more like Precious with her head in the prairie dog hole. During our walks in Southern California, Precious is in her element. Chasing, digging, and flushing out critters.

Look who's teaching social media marketing. @imajackrussell

Students in California got a special treat. While teaching Social Media Marketing at UCR Extension, I brought Precious in to help the students understand social media from a real expert...

As you can see @Imajackrussell had her Twitter account on the screen.

Precious shared with the class how she brought her Twitter followers along in the process of self publishing her books.

Precious also taught the students about e-commerce.  She had her Square credit card reader on hand to sell books to anyone who just had to have one.

Follow Precious on Twitter @Imajackrussell
Facebook.com/Imajackrussell
or
Google+  Precious Lawson 

Back in California! Traveling with @Imajackrussell

Look closely, you'll see Precious' pal Lizie 

Precious and I are back in California for a couple of months while I teach social media and other marketing classes for UCR.

Precious has been traveling since she was a puppy, but even the most seasoned pet traveler needs to follow a few steps. Here is a list of steps I take before traveling with Precious.

 1. Reservations. A good, safe trip starts with the reservation. Understanding the airline's pet travel policy is a must. Southwest Airlines is the airline I go to first. 1. because they don't have bag fees for the first two bags, and 2. Their pet rate is only $75.00 each way.


 2. Check Layovers: Traveling from Oklahoma to California almost always includes a stop over. When I'm traveling with Precious, I try to schedule longer layovers to give us time to go out of the airport, take a walk, and go back through security.

3. Travel certificate. While I have never been asked for a copy, I never want it to be the first time and I not have one. Plus it's always good to notify your vet that you are traveling.

4. Walk, Walk, Walk. A happy Jack Russell is a tired Jack Russell. (True for most breeds) Before the flight, I like to go on a long walk with Precious. I've also taken her to doggie daycare prior to traveling so she's worn out and just wants to sleep.

5. Security (TSA) Pets need to be out of their carriers to go through the TSA lines. I take Precious' collar off and carry her through. Pets don't go through the xray thing, but I noticed I had to have a hand swipe this time.

6. On the plane. Precious is a great traveler, she understands that all she can do is go to sleep in that little space. So that's what she does. As long as your pet can see/smell YOU, they should be ok.

7. The layover. Some airports are great for pets. Others... Not so much. (Las Vegas could use some help) Still, go outside. Get some fresh air. You'll have to go back through security, but it's worth it.

We're Baaaack!  

After a great night of rest for both of us, we hit the familiar trails.  Precious  had a blast chasing prairie dogs, Lizies, and she even found the Rabbits.

Do you travel with your pet?  What are some of your favorite tips?

Tulsa Puts Social Back in Social Media During #SMTulsa Conference 2012

Tulsa Puts Social Back in Social Media During #SMTulsa Conference 2012

Read My Book for FREE via @Memetales #Ebook

Hey Pals,
Thanks to Memetales, You can read my first book  via your computer or iPad  for free up to 8 times before you buy it.  

Click here to read online 
Click here to read ipad or iphone




Once you read it, I hope you will enjoy it and:


1.  Go and vote to get my books on the shelf at Walmart.  I'm in a contest.  The first round ends April 4, 2012.
Click here to vote via Facebook.  http://www.getontheshelf.com/product/1229/The-Adventures-of-Precio


or 
Vote via Text message. 
From your mobile phone, text  1229  to 383838.
Update 4/6/2012:  We didn't make it to the second round of the contest, but you can still enjoy the book on Memetales and let me know what you think. by writing a review on Amazon.com
http://www.amazon.com/Adventures-Precious-Lizie-Play-Hide/dp/B003MNLIWQ

2.  Check out Both books & Let me know if book 2 should be available via Memetales.

http://www.etsy.com/shop/imajackrussell

Fly Me to @BarkWorldExpo #EukanubaPawsInMotion

Precious writes:
Some of my favorite memories are from BarkWorldExpo

I met my pal @Niqqi at the first BarkWorld Expo

My pal @BorisKitty took that video.

That's him posing with the books I pawtographed for him.

Yep, that's a real pawtograph.

HuMom met some great humans too.  This is @SheldonGryffin 's Dad
Rick.

Miss Leesia took this iconic photo of me with my head in the famous Bark World Expo goodie bag

2011 Barkworld was equally Pawesome! I got to hang out with all of my pals in the Best Friends
Doggie Daycare.  Look, It's my pal @Preston_Speaks  and is that @FrankieElperro over there?!

And I got to ride in a Subaru

While I will miss driving to Barkworld this year, I'd love to win a flight from #EukanubaPawsInMotion