A Choking Dog - What to do
30 Aug 2008
How about when we move from dog sickness to a dog emergency?
It’s got to be every pet owner’s nightmare… a Choking Dog.
You are on an enjoyable stroll while your dog frolics with his buddies at the dog walk. Max races to beat Shorty to the ball, but when he gets there, Max inhales the ball.
He gasps for air. While he’s struggling to breathe, you run over to him, then he drops.
What would you do? How do you deal with a choking dog? Many of us know how to deal with dog sickness, but when it comes to a choking dog, we don’t have a clue.
I would suspect you may be thinking, just reach inside his mouth and pull the ball out.
Simple, but not so easy.
First, it’s difficult to get your hand deep to the back of the throat, especially in a small dog. Second, I have seen many balls wedged so far back in the throat, that nobody could use their hand to remove them.
The clock is ticking, you’ve got to act FAST. So Now What?
You could pick your dog up, carry him to your car, and rush to the nearest Vet, but you’d need to go fast. You’ve only got about 2 minutes when your dog is choking, then it’s too late.
What would you do with a choking person? The Heimlich.
How about with a Choking Dog? The same exact thing, the Heimlich.
Here’s how. You hold him upside down, with his head pointing down and his spine against you. You give repeated sharp thrusts to the abdomen. You lay him down and sweep the throat again for the ball. You repeat this until the ball comes out.
Every pet owner should know basic CPR, how to handle a choking dog, and how to deal with dog sickness. It’s easy to learn, and it literally may Save Your Pet’s Life.
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