About Dog Choking

Choking is an emergency situation that requires immediate intervention. It's caused by an object blocking the airway, preventing normal breathing. Symptoms Forceful coughing Respiratory distress Pawing at the mouth Pale or blue tongue Collapse/unconsciousness Treatment If your dog is conscious...

Dog Choking

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• CPR for dogs

  March 31st, 2011

  Basic cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is the treatment necessary to save a dog's life when he has stopped breathing. Basic CPR: Rescue breathingMake sure the dog is unconscious Talk to the dog softly, rubbing and shaking him gently to try and wake him up. Only when you are certain he is unconscious...

• First aid for choking dogs

  July 24th, 2009

  A choking dog is an emergency and you should be prepared to take him to the closest veterinarian as soon as possible. It's fairly easy to recognize the signs of choking in your dog; he may be thrashing around, pawing at his face, his tongue may turn blue or he may even be unconscious. There are some...

• "What should I do if my dog is choking?"

  Answered by Liane O'Hora