CANINE FIRST AID AND EMERGENCY CARE

By: Dr. Mike Lappin, DVM

CHOKING

Rare in animals unless foreign material, bones, sticks, grass, water (drowning)

Symptoms:
1. Coughing, gagging,
2. Increased breathing sounds
3. Gasping for breath
4. Sudden collapse, blue gums, no breathing

First Aid Treatment:
1. Try to check and clear any material from animal's throat
2. Try to calm animal
3. Artificial respiration / CPR Transport to vet ASAP