Dogs sometimes have a bad habit of putting anything they find inside their mouths.\u00a0 Actually, let me correct that statement, dogs always seem to find a way to put objects in their mouth that do not belong there! They tend to pick up all types of stuff, ranging from balls to rocks, small toys to articles of clothing, basically anything they deem fun to play with.<\/p>\n
Unfortunately, there are many times when a dog accidentally swallows these objects and it becomes lodged in his throat.\u00a0 If this object is not removed immediately then there is the chance for the animal to stop breathing and become unconscious.<\/p>\n
Since this occurrence is very common with all pets, it would behoove you to learn the basic moves that it takes to help your dog from choking.\u00a0 This can invariably save the life of your pet.<\/p>\n
Below are basic First Aid steps which can come in handy for a choking dog.<\/p>\n
1. With two hands, open your dog’s mouth and look inside to see if you can see the object.\u00a0 If you can see it, try your best to remove it.<\/p>\n
2. If you cannot see the object, place your dog on its side and elevate the hindquarters.<\/p>\n
3. Now place your hand below the rib cage and another on the dog’s back.\u00a0 Press in and then up, all in one fluid motion. Keep pressing until the object is coughed up.<\/p>\n
4. If the object does not come up then your dog may become unconscious.\u00a0 If this happens, then follow the steps below.<\/p>\n
1. As stated above, be sure that the dog is placed on his side with elevated hindquarters.<\/p>\n
2. Open the airway and be sure the tongue is pulled out as far as possible and placed to the side.<\/p>\n
3. Now perform several compressions in the same area that you had attempted to press in the rib cage.\u00a0 After two to three compressions, check the mouth for any foreign objects by using the sweep of your finger.<\/p>\n
4. Now give the dog a few breaths.<\/p>\n
5. Repeat this cycle of compressions, finger sweeps, and artificial respiration breaths until your dog starts breathing by himself and dislodges the object.<\/p>\n
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