Dog Health Care: Choking
Friday, August 8th, 2008
A dog that is choking may breathe loudly, drool, paw at their mouth, cough, gag, become anxious, or faint. To assist your dog some dog health care knowledge can be lifesaving.
If you suspect your dog is choking, gently open your dog’s mouth to locate and manually remove the object. If your dog isn’t breathing and ou can’t find what is obstructing his windpipe, perform a modified Heimlich maneuver. With your dog facing away from you, clasp your hands around his waist, just beneath the rib cage. Compress the abdomen three to five times with quick upward thrusts. Repeat as necessary. If that doesn’t work, take your dog to the veterinarian.
