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Tissy · 11-22-2007, 10:14 AM

I gave Delilah a turkey heart and when she got almost all of it eaten she grabbed the remaining bit from my hands and swallowed it whole....she was choking on it and I tried the squeezing her lung thing and nothing, i tried to reach down her throat but it was too far gone. Her little tongue and gums got really pale. I just kept trying to squeeze her and took her outside for fresh air....I gave her a bit of water in a dropper to make sure she was swallowing. She is now in my lap and I am wondering if there is anything I can do (something to help the heart on down) or something I should have done. Her tongue is pinked back up some but I am a nervous wreck! I have learned my lesson....I will cut things up for her from now on!

Tissy · 11-22-2007, 10:21 AM

now she has the hickups????? is this normal?

labrown · 11-22-2007, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Tissy

now she has the hickups????? is this normal?

Well, hiccups are a way for her body to react to get the thing down. That's about all I know. I know how to do the little doggie heimlich, but if she is breathing then she should be ok. Tbone does this sometimes where he will just gulp down something that is too big for him, and he will sulk for a while because I know it isn't comfortable in his little tummy, but his insides will do their jobs and he will work it out eventually. Hopefully this is what your puppy will do. She should be drinking plenty of water, but I know you can't force her to do that. Maybe set out some fresh water in a bowl other than where she normally gets it with a few ice cubes in it. My dogs always drink readily from fresh chilled water. best of luck, my heart goes out to you!

Tissy · 11-22-2007, 10:48 AM

Thank you so much for your reply! I have not put her down. She scared me so bad. She is alert and breathing (that's a good thing) but I am still worried naturally. I hope I did not break a rib in my panic. I know I did not press hard but they do have such frail little bones. So this Thanksgiving I am thankful I still have my baby girl with me!

Happy Thanksgiving to all and may none of you choke!

labrown · 11-22-2007, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Tissy

Happy Thanksgiving to all and may none of you choke!

HAHA!! What well wishes!

I think she'd be letting you know if she had a broken rib. If she isn't crying, she's probably ok. And I doubt she will have anything worse than a tummy ache. Glad she is ok!

Patti · 11-22-2007, 02:02 PM

Is she able to eat normally? she should be fine, probably scared her too. Hope the rest of your day is better

littlewhip · 11-22-2007, 03:19 PM

Praying she is ok, Just keep an close eye on her, she may vomit some of it up, molly choked a while back, and thank god she threw it up, I know how you feel, its scared the heck out of me, Iam glad she is ok,

AlJo · 11-22-2007, 03:35 PM

This is a great post for me to mention....

Canine CPR & emergency first aid

You can register for a course through St. John's Ambulance or contact your local college for more information.

If there isn't a course in your area you can also find some great (but basic) information via Google (Please try to find a class with a licensed instructor).

Alana

11-22-2007, 10:14 AM	#1
Tissy YT Addict Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Starkville, Mississippi Posts: 387	Help, Delilah choking on turkey heart I gave Delilah a turkey heart and when she got almost all of it eaten she grabbed the remaining bit from my hands and swallowed it whole....she was choking on it and I tried the squeezing her lung thing and nothing, i tried to reach down her throat but it was too far gone. Her little tongue and gums got really pale. I just kept trying to squeeze her and took her outside for fresh air....I gave her a bit of water in a dropper to make sure she was swallowing. She is now in my lap and I am wondering if there is anything I can do (something to help the heart on down) or something I should have done. Her tongue is pinked back up some but I am a nervous wreck! I have learned my lesson....I will cut things up for her from now on! __________________ Dogs are not our whole life, but they make our lives whole.

11-22-2007, 10:21 AM	#2
Tissy YT Addict Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Starkville, Mississippi Posts: 387	now she has the hickups????? is this normal? __________________ Dogs are not our whole life, but they make our lives whole.

11-22-2007, 10:48 AM	#4
Tissy YT Addict Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Starkville, Mississippi Posts: 387	Thank you so much for your reply! I have not put her down. She scared me so bad. She is alert and breathing (that's a good thing) but I am still worried naturally. I hope I did not break a rib in my panic. I know I did not press hard but they do have such frail little bones. So this Thanksgiving I am thankful I still have my baby girl with me! Happy Thanksgiving to all and may none of you choke! __________________ Dogs are not our whole life, but they make our lives whole.

11-22-2007, 02:02 PM	#6
Patti Donating YT 30K Club Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Illinois Posts: 35,509 Blog Entries: 6	Is she able to eat normally? she should be fine, probably scared her too. Hope the rest of your day is better __________________ Cali Pixie Roxie : RIP Nikki; RIP Maya;RIP my sweet Dixie girl 1/17/08 http://callipuppyscastle.bravehost.com/index.html

11-22-2007, 03:19 PM	#7
littlewhip Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: wiith my furbabys Posts: 8,874	Praying she is ok, Just keep an close eye on her, she may vomit some of it up, molly choked a while back, and thank god she threw it up, I know how you feel, its scared the heck out of me, Iam glad she is ok, __________________

11-22-2007, 03:35 PM	#8
AlJo Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: British Columbia Posts: 47	This is a great post for me to mention.... Canine CPR & emergency first aid You can register for a course through St. John's Ambulance or contact your local college for more information. If there isn't a course in your area you can also find some great (but basic) information via Google (Please try to find a class with a licensed instructor). Alana __________________ Alana aljopaws.com