Dogs being as curious as they are chew anything and everything.
And sometimes just like children, something goes down the wrong pipe.
If your dogs choking the first thing you will notice is your dog becoming very panicky and trying to remove the obstruction with their paws.
You will know immediately this not a dog sneezing, or kennel cough in dogs.
Bluish or cyanotic gums or tongue is an indicator that something is blocking the airway, much different from other dog health problems.
A dog choking is considered an emergency situation and should be treated as quickly as possible.
First thing you should do is look inside your dog's mouth to see if there is something you will be able to remove manually.
Keeping in mind bones, rawhide and many other natural treats can splinter and if they are allowing air to pass have a vet remove it.
A splintered bone can have sharp edges that can tear the soft tissue so do not try to remove them yourself.
For a blockage not visible, you will treat it almost the same as if a person is choking.
Using the Heimlich maneuver clasp your hands around your dog's waist, squeeze, and at the same time push the abdomen upward in a rapid sharp motion.
Repeat as often as necessary to dislodge the object.
If you are unable to dislodge the object and your dog becomes unresponsive, AR artificial respiration is needed.
Hold the snout keeping the jaws shut and begin respiration through the nose.
Make sure the chest is rising so you know air is getting into the lungs.
Always keep in mind even though this may be your best friend, a dog in distress can attack out of fear so always be careful.
Knowing first aid, the Heimlich maneuver, and CPR can possibly save your pets life one day.
Have everyone in the house should review these important life saving techniques from time to time.
When seconds save lives, you really don't want to have to Google something this important when your pet is in distress.