Dogs are so curious as they chew on anything and everything. And sometimes, like children, something goes the wrong way. If your dogs choke, the first thing you will notice is that your dog panics and tries to remove the obstruction with his paws. He will immediately know that this is not a dog sneeze or kennel cough in dogs. Blue or cyanotic gums or tongue is an indicator that something is blocking the airway, quite different from other dog health problems.
A dog choking is considered an emergency situation and should be treated as quickly as possible. The first thing you should do is look inside your dog’s mouth to see if there is anything you can manually remove. Keeping in mind that bones, rawhide, and many other natural treats can splinter, and if they allow air to pass through, have them removed by a vet. A chipped bone can have sharp edges that can tear soft tissue, so don’t try to remove them yourself.
For a blockage that is not visible, you will treat it in much the same way as if a person were choking. Using the Heimlich maneuver, he closes his hands around his dog’s waist, squeezing and at the same time pushing his abdomen up in a quick, jerky motion. He repeats as many times as necessary to dislodge the object. If you are unable to dislodge the object and your dog is unresponsive, AR respiration is needed. Support the muzzle keeping the jaws closed and start breathing through the nose. Make sure your chest is rising so you know air is getting into your lungs.
Always keep in mind that although this may be your best friend, a dog in distress may attack out of fear, so always be careful. Knowing first aid, the Heimlich maneuver, and CPR could possibly save his pet’s life one day. Ask everyone in the house to review these important life-saving techniques from time to time. When seconds save lives, you really don’t want to have to Google something that important when your pet is in distress.