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Understanding Veterinary Care
How To Give Care To A Choking Dog
Cameron Torres
You may have spotted your dog chewing something he shouldn't and have it caught in his throat. He probably has been able to cough to dislodge it, but what about if your dog can't get whatever he is choking on dislodged? You'll need to help your dog to prevent whatever he is choking on from blocking his airway and unable to breathe, which could be a deadly situation.
Read on for tips and instructions on how to care for your choking dog.
Open His Mouth
Open your dog's mouth and swipe his mouth from side to side to remove anything that you can see inside his mouth that may be lodged in his throat. Be very careful, if your dog is scared, he may fight you or bite you, or the object could get lodged even further down his throat.
Help Him Cough
Help your dog cough out the object by taking off his collar first, then holding up his back legs so he is leaning forward. This may help push the object back up in his throat and hopefully be able to cough it out.
Give Him The Heimlich
Place your hands at your dog's waist, then close your fist and place your other hand over the closed fist hand. Thrust upward and toward your dog's abdomen. Repeat this maneuver at least 5 times to try and dislodge the object.
Administer Sharp Back Blows
At the top of your dog's back, use the palm of your hand to give your dog sharp blows to the back (much like you would a child that is choking). The sharp blows may help to dislodge the object and allow your dog to cough out the object. You can go back to the Heimlich maneuver to help dislodge the object, repeating the steps until the object becomes dislodged. After the object is out, sweep your dog's mouth a second time to be sure everything is out of your dog's mouth.
Perform CPR
If the object is stuck inside your dog's throat and has blocked his airway, you'll need to perform CPR. Only perform CPR if your dog is not breathing. Lay your dog on his side, then straighten his neck to be sure he has an open airway. Blow into his nose forcefully and close his mouth at the same time. If your dog does not have a heartbeat, you'll need to alternate chest compression and breathing. Hold your hands (one over the other) over your dog's heart (behind his front leg) and pressing into his chest with the palms of your hands and using straight forearms to give a good compression. Do 3 - 5 compressions for each breath.
If your dog is choking and cannot get the object dislodged try your best to get it out. If you cannot get it, take your dog to your local animal, like All Creatures Animal Hospital , hospital for help.
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