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| "Because dogs, especially puppies like to put everything they can find in their mouths, its not uncommon for them to get something lodged in their throats or choke on something. Gobbling up big chunks of food can also cause this. If you know that your dog is choking, do not panic. If your dog is small, you can turn it upside down by its legs and try to get whatever it is out by gently shaking them. If your dog is large, obviously this is not an option. Get a flashlight and carefully pull your dogs tongue forward and look in to see if you can see the object. If you can reach it, stick your hand in and pull it out. If you cannot reach it, you may need to do the Heimlich manuever. I have done a previous blog on this, but I will reiterate one more time on how to do it. Put your arms or hands around the dogs chest, depending on their size. Making a fist out of your hands, place one hand over the other between the dogs tummy and lower rib cage. Firmly and quickly push your fists into the dog inwards and upwards. Repeat as necessary. If you dog is not breathing once the object is out, you may need to do CPR. Do not do this procedure unless you are certain that your dog has something lodged in its throat." | |
Emergency Phone Numbers
Animal Poison Control Center
1 (888) 426 - 4435
VCA Animal Emergency Hospital
(480) 981 - 0001
Animal Ambulance Service
(602) 997 - 7585
Maricopa Animal Care & Control
(602) 506 - 7387