What to do if your dog is choking is a question and an event most likely to send you into a blind panic. True choking is a stressful and serious incident that requires both immediate intervention and treatment to prevent devastating circumstances from occurring such as death. Choking can be mistaken for a condition known as reverse sneezing where a dog often remains still and makes dramatic sounds as they snort and cough but this is generally nothing to worry about. True choking will also be accompanied by the following signs: an inability to breathe in (inhale), making high-pitched stressful noises when they try to, pacing, pawing at the mouth in panic, blue-tinged or blue-colored gums, retching and drooling.
If it is decided that your dog is truly choking then action must be taken. Before we dive into what to do and how to help them, the rules of first aid need to be remembered and adhered to, plus try to remain calm so you can give your dog the help and support they need.
