Jada Almost choked to Death Last Night....

[lisaly]

Thank goodness you reacted quickly and were able to help your precious Jada. Thinking of the fear both of you felt just breaks my heart. I am so grateful that Jada is okay.

[Sunnydayz]

Originally Posted by SWHouston

How often people think that a Veterinary is some sort of throwback in the Medical Profession.

NOTHING COULD BE FARTHER FROM THE TRUTH !

They deserve nothing but our total respect and appreciation for their commitment to the life and well being of our little ones.

To our Vets and their Staff...

THANK YOU !

So So true !!!!!

When I rescued Gizmo 2 weeks and just did a walk in because he was so close to dying, going into a coma, and my vet who has been treating our families pets for over 30 years, took him right in and got to work immediately to save him. They then gave me 5 cans of rx food for him, I high glucose rx syrup, and a tube of nutrical, as well as testing for parvovirus and only charged me $24 !!!!!! I had told him how I came to have gizmo, and he wanted to save the poor malnourished pup as much as I did :-)

On his second visit a week later for his first set of shots ........ $14 !!!!

Yesterday on his third visit to be dewormed, trim his nails, did tests or skin problems because he was missing some hair and I was worried ( ended up the girl that made him so sick also yanked out his hair with a brush because it was so matted, well after all that...... $19 !!!! My husband asked why every visit was so cheap, as he is an excellent vet who have cared for our animals for years. His answer? Gizmo needs a break plus my husband was getting a fire mans discount lol. He is one truly amazing vet that I have known most of my life, and he has treated for us everything from horses to baby bunnies :-) he has known me all my life, and knew even from a child I have always saved any animal I can, so he feels happy to help me :-) Gizmo has truly touched everyone, and he is so loved.

Where would we be with out such wonderful doctors there for our babies xoxo

[red98vett]

Originally Posted by jadabug

It was horrible and I am still a wreck. Jada has always ate so fast and will not chew her food. Most evenings I put her kibble in her treat puzzle which slows her down quite a bit. I have no idea why I just used her slow feed bowl yesterday
She ate her supper and Bogie had just finished his. I knew something was wrong when she wasn't sitting in front of the fridge. (she always wants a frozen green bean after she is finished eating).
Jada was on the couch and was just acting strange so I picked her up and she was making a very strange noise. I started patting her back and I felt in her throat and didn't feel any blockage. Then she started foaming at the mouth!! THANK GOD my vet is only 2 minutes away...I grabbed her and my purse and called from my drive way and thank goodness my vet and the staff were still there. I didn't even fasten my seatbelt and I think I made it there in less than a minute, I had turned on my hazard flashers and was driving as fast as I could. My vet and the vet tech were outside waiting to grab Jada when we got there.
Jada was wheezing but breathing when we got there and the food had dislodged. She was able to drink a syringe full of water. She is on an antibiotic just in case she aspirated anything into her lungs (they sounded clear but my vet didn't want to take any chances). She also got a steroid shot to help with any swelling in her throat from the trauma.
Needless to say Jada will be hand fed or her food chopped into tiny pieces from this point forward. It was such a horrible thing to watch and I could not remember how to do the doggie heimlich maneuver.
I have always loved our vet and his entire staff and I will forever be grateful that his office is right next to me otherwise I don't think I would have my baby girl sitting on my lap this morning.

How lucky for you that you noticed and were there when it happened! You'd have been devestated and sending hugs for you both!

[dawn27]

Originally Posted by JMuedog

I can't even imagine how scary that would be! I'm very glad she's ok.

I'm also going to take the chance to post links to the heimlich maneuver we have. I've printed these and the CPR one and have them out for reference just in case.

http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/eme...-maneuver.html

Thank you Jenni,

You never know when you will need it. It always better to be prepared just in case.

[Bellabean]

How scary, hope all is well. As I'm reading this, I look up and Bella is chewing on a small piece of plastic. Geez!

[lynzy420]

Michele omg...I'm so glad everything is ok...

[MomtoJasper]

What a scary experience for both you and Jada! So glad that she is alright.

[spiritwings1202]

wow, so glad Jada is ok I would of been a wreck. You were so smart bringing her straight to the vet.

[4doggiemama]

So glad that your little Jada is okay. Know the fear that comes with gobblers. I've gone the grinding-up-kibble route. That can be scary, too, if it is not mixed up with a liquid. Rosie, my little Yorkie who just passed, choked on kibble that had been put into a chopper. Luckily, she threw up. Since then I have always mixed ground/chopped kibble with a liquid. Chipper, another Yorkie, had a bad experience choking on small kibble after he was used to larger kibble. He still gobbled it causing him to choke. I'm blessed that he also threw up. These little Yorkie creatures sure have a way of keeping us on our toes. ~Joanne~

[SoSoNYC1]

Omg Michelle. Sorry to hear. Glad the beauty is okay
Hugs to you and the pack.

[MandiesMom]

Oh wow!!! I'm just now seeing this. I can't even imagine what you went thru emotionally, Michelle. I am soooo happy you acted quickly and Jada is ok!! Give her hugs and kisses from me and Mandie.

[Lou]

Originally Posted by Wylie's Mom

SO glad she is okay. I know the same fear as I almost lost Marcel to choking too, he almost died in my arms. Very glad there was a happy ending for Jada.

I almost lost Adie due to a collar choking. she had to have mouth-to-snout so I know how terrified you were. Thank God your little one is OK!

[CouversMom]

Wow, how scary Michelle! I am so glad to hear that Jada is okay... It's a good thing you acted so quickly!

[sandy simpson]

You are a hero for saving her life by quickly getting her to the vet! Good decision. I feed my dogs Blue Buffalo and I bouigh JoJo a bag of food for toy breeds and the kibble was really tiny. Just a thought. I hope you can get small kibble or something so she will never choke again. What a nightmare that was and I am so glad she is fine. You Too! Need a day off shopping after that incident!

[Lil Sis]

oh wow... I was afraid to read this thread at first. I am so glad the jada baby is ok and you are a hero!!