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Putting anything in their mouths is a typical behavior of dog. Dogs are not only voracious eaters, they are also very curious animals. Dogs are noted for being happy chewers because they use their mouth to learn about their surroundings. This habit though would result to choking because large chunks of food and non-edible objects are oftentimes ingested. Choking is a life threatening situation as the foreign object can compress the trachea, block the airways and interfere with the dog’s breathing.

As dogs have the inclination to ingest object that can block the airway, it would be necessary for dog owners to learn how to administer first aid for choking. Dog owners have to be prepared to deal with choking as this condition is a common consequence of the dog’s inclination to chew. Dog owners would ensure that the pet remains healthy and safe from any life threatening situations but accidents can never be prevented. Learning how to administer first aid to a choking pet is the only way by which a caring dog owner can ensure that the pet’s life can be saved from this serious condition.

Before a dog owner can administer first aid to the choking pet, he should be able to recognize the signs that the dog is choking. A choking dog would be frantic, gag and drool excessively. It would be easily apparent that something is blocking the dog’s airway as it would continuously paw the mouth while trying to vomit. Blue gums indicates the seriousness of the dog’s condition. If first aid is not administered, the dog’s breathing will stop.

Removing the object that blocks the airways is the only remedy for a choking dog. Open the mouth of the pet and with a finger, sweep the mouth and feel for the foreign object. Carefully remove the foreign object. Not all choking would be as easy as this to resolve. An object that cannot be felt or seen would be more difficult to remove.

Applying first aid to a small dog is easier than helping large dogs . The blockage can be removed by holding the dog upside down and slapping the backside until the foreign object is dislodged. Owners of large breeds have to learn how to administer the Heimlich maneuver. This first aid method is also known as the wheelbarrow style as the hind legs of the dog will be raised against the body of the person administering the first aid. The abdomen has to be pushed forward several times until the object causing the blockage is removed.

At Sarah’s Dogs you can find out more about choking as well as first aid for dogs.

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