How to tell if dog is choking?

Before performing first aid on your dog, be certain that your dog is actually choking and not dealing with another issue like an illness. Check the symptoms with care. Fish hooks can be removed from a dog's mouth or tongue by cutting off the barbed tip using pliers. read more

“Choking can be mistaken for a variety of other activities, including coughing, gagging, reverse sneezing or vomiting,” Loftin tells The Dodo. “If the animal is able to engage in any normal activities/interactions, it is unlikely to actually be choking.” The real trouble occurs when your pet experiences a life-threatening airway obstruction. read more