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My dog has stopped choking, should I still see a vet? In the worst case scenario, the vet may not be able to resuscitate a dog that has stopped breathing. This bypasses the obstruction, allowing your pet to breathe until it’s removed. In a complete obstruction, the vet may perform an emergency tracheotomy - a quick procedure that allows them to pass a breathing tube from the neck straight into the windpipe. They may sedate your dog to reduce their distress and to make it easier to examine the mouth and throat as well as remove any object. The vet will confirm whether your dog is actually choking, rather than coughing or experiencing a different respiratory condition. Large objects, such as balls of rawhide, can sometimes be dislodged by placing firm pressure with both thumbs underneath the jaw at the base of the throat and pushing forwards.įind my nearest clinic What will happen to my choking dog at the vets?

never stick your fingers down the throat if no object can be seen, as this may cause damage to the delicate tissues at the back of the throat.

never push at an object with your fingers if it’s lodged at the back of the throat.

use a large pair of tweezers to retrieve or break any objects you can see.

carefully use a pair of scissors to cut any object wrapped around the neck.

restrain your dog - choking dogs will struggle and potentially bite in their panic.

If first aid doesn’t work within one to two minutes, get to your vet as quickly as possible as delaying could mean the difference between life and death for your dog. A version of the world-famous technique has since been developed for choking dogs. The Heimlich maneuver - a technique of abdominal thrusts for stopping choking - was pioneered by American thoracic surgeon Henry Heimlich (above) in 1974. While first aid, such as the Heimlich maneuver for dogs, can be tried at home, it should not delay your journey to the vets and should not be continued for more than a minute or two at most as this can be the difference between life and death. Contact your vet or, out of hours, your nearest Vets Now immediately. Quick action is vital when your dog is choking, particularly if there’s a breathing obstruction or constant gagging. This may eventually lead to him collapsing.

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If the object is causing breathing difficulties, you may also see coughing and blue coloured skin and mucous membranes. Your dog may also rub his face along the ground, gag and retch. Signs that your dog is choking include extreme distress, lots of drooling and pawing at the mouth and your dog making choking sounds.

Choking can be life-threatening so it’s vital that you contact your vet or, out of hours, your nearest Vets Now, immediately. It’s typically caused by a foreign object getting stuck in the throat, or by objects getting wrapped tightly around the neck.