A device for administering cardiopulmonary resuscitation to a mammalian animal of the type having a front leg and a snout. The device includes an overlay configured to overlay a side chest area of the animal, the overlay including a front leg opening for the front leg of the animal, and indicium or indicia or both for guiding the administration of cardiopulmonary resuscitation and a muzzle configured for positioning over the snout of the animal.