My dog ate a mouse. Now I know your thinking "Big deal"; well, it was a cat toy that looks like a mouse. Stupid thing fell out of my pocket and of course any other time my 4mo old gsd would have ignored it and wanted to chase anything else, but he snatched it and before I could get it out he got it caught in his trachea. Without panic, I immedatly proceeded to do the doggy heimlich which disloged it. Yeah for me! Unfortunatley that's not the end. As soon as it popped back into his mouth, what does he do but swallow it. Go figure. So first thing in the morning it's radiograph time. I'm now thinking it possible that he swallowed another one about a week ago. If he did he has passed it without any problem, and I'm hoping he will do that this time. Only time will tell. It could have been worse though...
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It's really a must know and there are a variety of different methods to use depending on your dog's size. I've seen dogs choke on kibble, balls that were too small, sticks, and rocks. Balls are the worst because they form a seal of sorts that allows air out and then not back in. Sometimes you can work them loose a little better with a bit of force from right behind the ball with your two thumbs on the neck since that seems to be where tennis balls like to lodge themselves.
Also keep in mind that odds are your dog will be terrified for at least a few seconds after this is done and it's important to either restrain your dog well as they're coming out of it or stepping clear to avoid a bite.
When I worked at the vet office I also got to view the bad results of dogs trying to swallow hand towels, fishing line (omg the horror), and light bulbs and have them get stuck in the throat.
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Quote: matthew thurston
and before I could get it out he got it caught in his trachea. Without panic, I immedatly proceeded to do the doggy heimlich which disloged it.
Hey, you just saved your dog's life and all "without panic." I know that's not the end of the story, but he is alive because you had knowledge and used it calmly. Kudos, Matthew!
I think I see some work on getting him to leave dropped items in your future...
and before I could get it out he got it caught in his trachea. Without panic, I immedatly proceeded to do the doggy heimlich which disloged it.
Hey, you just saved your dog's life and all "without panic." I know that's not the end of the story, but he is alive because you had knowledge and used it calmly. Kudos, Matthew!
I think I see some work on getting him to leave dropped items in your future...
Really, great job!
Thanks, just want to share with others the importance of staying calm and knowing some basic first aid for their dogs. Oh, and e were just starting to work on the ous! This is going to slow us down for a while! I decided that the size of the toy was just too small for his intestines and it would be best to remove it while still in the stomach. The recovery time is much quicker this way. Anyway just got him out of sx about 20min ago and he's still so drugged up he is not feeling it yet. I have pics and I will post them as soon as I get them on the computer.
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Poor baby, I hope he is feeling better soon.
This is my fear with my big butt head. Once he actually puked up three whole socks! It has been a while since he swallowed anything, that I know of, but I watch him pretty close.
Great pics. Did the vet let you observe? That's what I want, a good vet who will let me participate more in my dogs care and realize I'm not your average moron pet owner.
I work at at vet clinic. I scrubbed in for this one. You are very lucky he vomited those up! Besides the obvious, the bill would have been craaaazy! It would cost me about $800 - $900 if I did not work here! I feel so bad for him!
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