Pets are great companions. They love you unconditionally, they'll always be there for you when you need them and they're pretty cute too! But like any other type of friend, pets also come with their own set of risks. This is especially true if your pet is prone to playing with things that can become lodged in his or her throat or digestive tract. If your pet starts coughing or drooling excessively after swallowing a toy or food item, these are signs that something has gone wrong in its body and immediate action needs to be taken. Here's what you should do:
Choking hazards are everywhere in your home.
Choking is a real danger for pets. Small toys, food, and other items can get stuck in your pet's throat, which can cause choking and even death if not treated quickly.
Choking is a risk for all pets, including cats and dogs. If you suspect that your pet has swallowed something that could be dangerous if it gets lodged in his or her mouth or throat, take him or her immediately to the vet right away--chances are good that he or she will need emergency surgery to remove the object before it causes damage to internal organs like the esophagus (the tube connecting your mouth/throat with your stomach). While waiting for help: try to clear out your pet's mouth and throat with your fingers or tweezers
Choking hazards include balls, strings, and other small, round toys.
Choking hazards include balls, strings, and other small, round toys. These can be swallowed by pets and then get stuck in the esophagus or trachea. If this happens to your pet, it will likely cause serious problems -- so it's important that you know what to do if you suspect your pet is choking on something he's eaten.
In order for someone to help a dog who is choking:
- Move the toy away from his mouth and try getting it out of his throat yourself (if possible). If not possible, take him immediately to a veterinarian.
If your pet is choking on a toy, move the toy to his or her mouth and try to get the object out of the throat.
If your pet is choking on a toy, move the toy to his or her mouth and try to get the object out of the throat. If you can't remove it, take your pet immediately to a veterinarian. If you are successful in removing an object from your pet's throat, give him or her water to drink.
If your pet still seems unable to breathe after coughing up an item, take him or her immediately to a veterinarian because he may have aspirated (breathed) some foreign material into his lungs--this can be fatal if not treated promptly!
If he's swallowed string: Use something like a toothbrush or hairbrush with stiff bristles (like those used for horses) and gently work them back and forth along his gum line until all pieces are removed from inside his mouth; then give him some water so he doesn't become dehydrated from vomiting caused by swallowing this foreign material.
If you can't remove an object from your pet's throat, take him or her to your veterinarian immediately.
If you can't remove an object from your pet's throat, take him or her to your veterinarian immediately. Call your veterinarian if you are unable to remove the object from your pet's throat and take him or her to the vet as soon as possible.
Preventing Choking Hazards for Pets:
- Keep small, round toys away from pets while they are eating (the same rule applies to children).
- Only give your pet safe toys that can't be chewed up and swallowed (no hard plastic toys or bones).
To reduce the risk of choking hazards around your home, keep toys for pets such as dogs and cats far away from where they eat or drink.
To reduce the risk of choking hazards around your home, keep toys for pets such as dogs and cats far away from where they eat or drink. This minimizes the risk of choking on things like pizza crusts or chicken bones that pets may pick up in their mouths. If your pet is choking on a toy, move the toy to his or her mouth and try to get the object out of the throat - if you can't remove an object from your pet's throat, take him or her to your veterinarian immediately. Choking hazards are everywhere in your home; make sure you know what they look like so that you can keep them out of reach!
Make sure that no one in your house is eating while pets are eating -- this minimizes the risk of choking on things like pizza crusts or chicken bones that pets may pick up in their mouths
- Keep pets away from the kitchen while food is being prepared.
- Don't leave pets unattended in the kitchen.
- Don't eat in front of your pets -- they may try to steal food if they think you aren't paying attention!
- Don't let children play with pet toys or food, especially small toys, and treats; this can lead to choking hazards for both humans and animals alike! Also make sure not to leave any small objects laying around (coins, buttons) that could be mistaken for treats by your furry friend(s).
Conclusion
If your pet is choking, take him or her to the veterinarian immediately. If you are unable to remove an object from your pet's throat, then it is important that you get help right away. You can also reduce the risk of choking hazards around your home by keeping toys for pets far away from where they eat or drink so they don't accidentally swallow anything while playing with them
