[HOW TO GUIDE] Doggy Heimlich Maneuver - YorkieTalk.com Forums

Wylie's Mom · 09-08-2007, 07:05 PM

I've noticed a few scary posts about choking lately, so I'm re-posting the process on how to dislodge something from your furbaby's airway.

THE HEIMLICH MANEUVER FOR DOGS AND CATS

The objective is to forcibly compress the lower chest in order to raise air pressure inside the chest - this should force the foreign material out of the throat or the larynx.

Here's what to do:

• Place the pet on its side on a hard surface.

• Place both hands behind the last rib and press down quickly and firmly - release immediately and repeat rapidly several times.

• Try to direct the force of your hands slightly forward - this will make your efforts more effective.

• Have someone carefully open the dog's or cat's mouth wide and attempt to retrieve the material from the throat as you compress the chest.

If you have a medium to large dog, here are the steps:

• Straddle your dog from behind.

• Put your fist just behind the last rib in the center - lifting up and forward - several quick motions.

• If there is a second person, have them open the dog's mouth during this process.

Once the airway is cleared, check for breathing; if the dog or cat isn't breathing, initiate artificial respiration and bring the animal to a vet's office immediately. If the animal is breathing, but damage to the airway or any other danger is suspected, get your pet to the vet asap.

For My Coby · 09-08-2007, 07:09 PM

Admin added the FREE Poison Hotline that I found to an Emergency Sticky. This would be good there too I think!

Yorkiekids · 09-09-2007, 06:56 AM

Thanks for the input.

msodie · 10-01-2007, 06:07 PM

I'm glad you have this posted - I too have been concerned about Squeaky choking. He did once and it scared me so bad. Luckily he worked the piece of jerky up. Thank you so very much!

lara2913 · 10-02-2007, 02:15 AM

Thanks for this

Chelsea15 · 10-16-2007, 06:36 PM

omg one time Abby was running around like a maniac. I went to pick her up to see what was wrong and at the same time I did something went flying from her mouth and she started wheezing.. It took me a while to figure out what had just happened. I accidentally forced the object out, but I'm glad I did. it was really scary.

For My Coby · 10-16-2007, 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Chelsea15

omg one time Abby was running around like a maniac. I went to pick her up to see what was wrong and at the same time I did something went flying from her mouth and she started wheezing.. It took me a while to figure out what had just happened. I accidentally forced the object out, but I'm glad I did. it was really scary.

That's such a fear of mine! So glad you "accidentally" did the right thing!

pepper2004 · 10-20-2007, 06:16 AM

Thank you for posting this. Being new to having a Yorkie bred I need all the help I can get. I've been reading old post and printing out what the important ones.
I've made a file so I can find what I need quickly if an occasion where to occur.

TY,
Pepper

romeos mommy · 02-16-2008, 08:24 PM

is there a video??? i'm kinda confused and wouldn't want to hurt him.

For My Coby · 02-16-2008, 09:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by romeos mommy

is there a video??? i'm kinda confused and wouldn't want to hurt him.

I've never seen one, but I think that would be a fabulous idea.

09-08-2007, 07:05 PM	#1
Wylie's Mom Marcel + Wylie = LOVE Donating Member Moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 4,398 Blog Entries: 2	[HOW TO GUIDE] Doggy Heimlich Maneuver I've noticed a few scary posts about choking lately, so I'm re-posting the process on how to dislodge something from your furbaby's airway. THE HEIMLICH MANEUVER FOR DOGS AND CATS The objective is to forcibly compress the lower chest in order to raise air pressure inside the chest - this should force the foreign material out of the throat or the larynx. Here's what to do: • Place the pet on its side on a hard surface. • Place both hands behind the last rib and press down quickly and firmly - release immediately and repeat rapidly several times. • Try to direct the force of your hands slightly forward - this will make your efforts more effective. • Have someone carefully open the dog's or cat's mouth wide and attempt to retrieve the material from the throat as you compress the chest. If you have a medium to large dog, here are the steps: • Straddle your dog from behind. • Put your fist just behind the last rib in the center - lifting up and forward - several quick motions. • If there is a second person, have them open the dog's mouth during this process. Once the airway is cleared, check for breathing; if the dog or cat isn't breathing, initiate artificial respiration and bring the animal to a vet's office immediately. If the animal is breathing, but damage to the airway or any other danger is suspected, get your pet to the vet asap. __________________ ~o~o~o~o~o~o~o~My Food Blog: Velvet Lava~o~o~o~o~o~o~o~ Ann ~Mom to Marcel Verdel Purcell & Wylie "Floop" Fitzsmudge We can judge the heart of a man by his treatment of animals. ~ Immanuel Kant

09-08-2007, 07:09 PM	#2
For My Coby Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Illinois Posts: 4,098	Great Post Admin added the FREE Poison Hotline that I found to an Emergency Sticky. This would be good there too I think! __________________ Diane, and my boys ..... Coby and Reggie !! Striving to be a YTPP - a YT Positive Poster! Member: Little Gentlemen's Club A Society of Boys with Uncompromising Good Taste

09-09-2007, 06:56 AM	#3
Yorkiekids Piper & Sebastian Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: florida Posts: 12,145	Thanks for the input. __________________ Susan, Piper & Sebastion

10-02-2007, 02:15 AM	#5
lara2913 Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: UK Posts: 1,922	Thanks for this __________________ Indy, Benjamin and Malachi There is no psychiatrist in the world like a puppy licking your face- Ben Williams

10-16-2007, 06:36 PM	#6
Chelsea15 YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Ky Posts: 512	omg one time Abby was running around like a maniac. I went to pick her up to see what was wrong and at the same time I did something went flying from her mouth and she started wheezing.. It took me a while to figure out what had just happened. I accidentally forced the object out, but I'm glad I did. it was really scary. __________________ Abby's Mommy

10-01-2007, 06:07 PM	#4
msodie Yorkie Yakker Join Date: May 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 28	I'm glad you have this posted - I too have been concerned about Squeaky choking. He did once and it scared me so bad. Luckily he worked the piece of jerky up. Thank you so very much!

10-20-2007, 06:16 AM	#8
pepper2004 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Georgia Posts: 125	Thank you for posting this. Being new to having a Yorkie bred I need all the help I can get. I've been reading old post and printing out what the important ones. I've made a file so I can find what I need quickly if an occasion where to occur. TY, Pepper

02-16-2008, 08:24 PM	#9
romeos mommy YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Voorhees, NJ Posts: 3,173	is there a video??? i'm kinda confused and wouldn't want to hurt him. __________________ Bernadette & Romeo