Do You know What to do in an EMERGENCY?

This is again commentary by Dr. Andrew Jones, DVM. But important (at least in my opinion) for every pet owner to know)

It's gotta be every pet owner's nightmare.

They are going for an enjoyable stroll while their dog frolicks with his buddies at the dog walk.

Max races to beat Shorty for the ball... Max inhales the ball.

He gasps for air.... while he's struggling to breath, you run over to him, then he drops.
What would YOU do??

I can imagine what you're all thinking... Just reach inside his mouth and remove the ball. SIMPLE...?

Not So Easy.

First, it's difficult to get your hand deep to the back of the throat, especially in a small dog.

Second, I have seen many balls wedged so far back in the throat, that NOBODY can use their hand to remove them.

The clock is TICKING... YOU'VE got to act FAST.

So Now What?

You could pick him up in Your arms, carry him to your car, and rush to the closest Vet... But You need to go fast, for if you don't get there in 2 minutes, then its TOO LATE.

What would You do with a Choking Person... The Heimlich.

With a Dog: The Heimlich.

You Hold him upside down, with his head pointing down and his spine against you.

You give repeated sharp thrusts to the abdomen.

You lay him down and sweep the throat again for the ball.

You repeat this until the ball comes out.

I think that every pet owner should know basic CPR.

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