Today is National Dog Day, which, being a non-dog owner myself, means I will spend an undisclosed amount of time this evening looking at adorable photos of everyone else’s pups on Instagram. But if you do have a dog (or a cat!), I recommend taking a few moments to read Rebekah’s article below about how to prevent choking in your pet, and what to do if it happens.
Ally Mauch
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What Do You Do if Your Dog or Cat Is Choking? A VCA Veterinarian Breaks Down the Steps
All loving pet parents want their animal companions to be happy and healthy, and a lot of that comes down to what goes into their mouths — so I was taken aback when I realized one day that I had no clue what I’d do if my pup started choking. Perform the Heimlich? Administer a few slaps to the back? Start running around in circles in complete and utter panic? To avoid the third option ever becoming reality, I reached out to veterinarian Jinni Sinnott-Stutzman, senior director of clinical affairs for VCA Animal Hospitals. She reassured me that choking in dogs or cats is rare, but walked me through the most common cause she’s seen, how to prevent choking in pets, and what to do if it does happen.
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