How to Help a Choking Dog - Smaller Dogs | First Aid for Pets

Empower yourself with the skills and confidence to keep your pet safe and know how to help if they have an accident. First Aid for Pets and onlinefirstaid.com have a variety of brilliant courses and materials to show you how to save your pet. This video shows you how to help a small dog if it is choking. There is a separate video for a larger dog.
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[@slipscola5512]

OH MY GOSH YOU JUST SAVED MY NANS DOG. she was in the bath and I was sitting on the lounge and he started chocking and I’m 11 and OMG u just saved him Thank you so so much

[@FirstaidforlifeOrgUk1]

I am so pleased your Nan's dog is okay, thank goodness you knew what to do! Thanks for letting me know Emma

[@FARYCC]

Thank God you were able to save him!

[@yatesy117]

Hero!

[@samantha_2686]

Nice job 👍 I'm glad that you bravely save your dog by learning this information

[@FirstaidforlifeOrgUk1]

Slips Cola for a big dog you need their front paws on the ground. For a very small dog you should be okay to carefully hold them by their thighs

[@merkeydizzle]

oh my goodness, your video just saved my dogs life. he got into a Christmas ham and had a chunk stuck in his throat. I obviously started to panic and smacking him on his back. He began to shake very badly and I could see him trying to cough but couldn't. I quickly Googled "small dog choking" watched a few seconds of the video and then held him upside down and shook him. a large corner of the ham came flying out. thank you from the bottom of my heart!!!! He is a 10 pound Yorkiepoo named Yogi.

[@FirstaidforlifeOrgUk1]

Merkey Dizzle so glad we were able to help. I hope they are OK now xx

[@merkeydizzle]

Yes he is and I honestly can't thank you enough. Look him up under Yorkiepoo Yogi on KZbin. That's him and you saved his life. Thank you,thank you, thank you. This video is golden and keep doing what your doing because it saved a life and changed mine forever.

[@sarahwalker4017]

Merkey Dizzle I just cried reading your comment! So glad your fur baby is okay!

[@merkeydizzle]

Sarah Walker -thank you very much, he is my life and has gotten me through some of the best and worst times. I have 2 boys , Yogi and Boo Boo. They are my furry family members.

[@Newoah]

Merkey Dizzle shameful self promotion

[@CharliiWaifuu]

Just saved my baby girl today. She was choking on a bacon treat today and I managed to save her. She looked so scared, and usually runs away from me when she feels like I’m taking a treat away, but I think she knew what I was trying to do, and let me help her. 😭😭 thank you so much for your help!

[@FirstaidforlifeOrgUk1]

We're so glad your dog is ok!

[@JewelsL85]

Used these techniques on my small dog this morning while she was choking on her breakfast. It was successful but took longer than people realize. Keep going and don't stop trying.

[@JewelsL85]

I used back blows instead of the Heimlich, FYI.

[@FirstaidforlifeOrgUk1]

So glad this worked for you and your dog is okay. Thank you for letting me know. Very best wishes Emma

[@breadgenie4021]

Weird my dog was just chocking on some chicken I just massaged his neck and gave him some firm hits to back of his neck. Came out in less than a minute.

[@robertdunn9256]

I was terryfied my dog wss choking on a pistachio case... i saw this video and instantly got disgusted im not breaking my dogs legs

[@blooberry856]

Thanks for making it a quick video so people can act fast when this happens, too many vids of how to do this that take 30 mins

[@FirstaidforlifeOrgUk1]

Thanks so much for your comment, glad you like it

[@RELAX.AFFIRM.MEDITATE]

I just saved my little pug puppy. We only brought him into our family a month ago; he is my first dog. I didn't expect him to choke on his food. It was terrifying, and I acted on instinct, cleaning his mouth and pressing on his lungs. I didn’t understand how to apply this technique to a dog. By some miracle, after a minute of madness, I saved him. Then we sat silently in each other’s arms for two minutes. Now he is sleeping, and I’m watching this video and sending it to all my family members. Never leave your dog alone with food.

[@FirstaidforlifeOrgUk1]

I'm so sorry that happened, it sounds very stressful and I'm so glad that he is alright now. As you said, many dog owners aren't aware of how common these incidents can happen. We recommend that all dog owners have some first aid knowledge. If you would like to complete a First Aid for Dogs course, follow this link firstaidforpets.net/dog-first-aid-online/

[@LunaY0utube]

I saw this video as soon as I got my pupper, which was about a year ago, just to be prepared. And today it happened, he ate his food too quickly without even chewing it and started to choke badly!! I panicked for a micro-second but quickly got to action and performed what I remembered from this video on my dog. You guys literally saved my dog - and so many others as well. I thank you from the bottom of my heart for this straightforward and informative video. Cheers from Portugal! :)

[@FirstaidforlifeOrgUk1]

Thank you so much for taking the time to let us know and incredibly glad your puppy is okay

[@imboredwby4709]

Thank you for making this video I’m prepared now for whenever my lil boy starts to choke. Also it’s good that you kept this video short so people can immediately know what to do during emergencies

[@FirstaidforlifeOrgUk1]

Thank you!

[@steveoTHEGREAT]

Yeah I like how there was no bullshit in the beginning. She just got right to it. Also there was no ads either.

[@angelwolfleyla5265]

Thankyou alot :) probably saved alot of sweet puppers' lives

[@FirstaidforlifeOrgUk1]

You are most welcome!! Thanks for the positive feedback :)

[@srei2447]

I'd wager a lot also lost their dogs bc it takes a ridiculous amount of time to let the intro branding finish, and that's definitely needed before any instruction 🙄

[@jenniferblume4559]

Excellent video! I watched this before and it just now came in handy as my 10 pound Pomeranian was choking on a Turkey tendon. I held her upside down gave he a gentle shake and it came right out. Watching this video and having the knowledge and calm demeanor (freaking out internally) just saved Izzy! You are an angel thank you❤

[@FirstaidforlifeOrgUk1]

So glad Izzy is ok!

[@casualidentitycrisis1271]

Genuinely thank you for making this video, I haven't had to use it yet thankfully but I see many many people have gotten so much use out of it and knowing will probably be the biggest life saver. What your doing is amazing and keep it up.

[@FirstaidforlifeOrgUk1]

thank you!

[@artistryartistry7239]

Please realize that someone coming to watch this video might be doing so because their dog is literally choking to death, and every second counts (this video is the top recommendation from a search). So you might want to rethink playing a musical intro and a logo. But please don't take that the wrong way. Thank you so much for this video.

[@FirstaidforlifeOrgUk1]

This video and all our free first aid information and materials are there for people to learn these skills in advance of an emergency. It is never a good idea to be googling whilst your pet is in dire straights. We wouldn’t do it for a human, so why for one of our pets. Please take a proper first aid course (practical or online) and love confident in these life saving skills do you can help your pet if they need you

[@tropicalterrarium1742]

@@FirstaidforlifeOrgUk1 Them last minute googling doesnt change the slow intro. My dog was literally choking on this and I hear a music and you say stay calm when you do finally talk. Maybe just get right into it.

[@RaulRodriguez-ob9xq]

@@tropicalterrarium1742 maybe be a responsible dog owner and fucking know what to do before your dog starts choking ya fuckin bafoon

[@tropicalterrarium1742]

@@RaulRodriguez-ob9xq man I'm such an "irresponsible bafoon" for my dog choking, sorry I do not know everything and am not perfect like yourself Raul.

[@sarj4918]

@@tropicalterrarium1742 okay but she's just making a video on what to do. You can't blame her for the setup of her videos

[@VEGADEV]

thank you for keeping the video short and down to the point, you are a hero!!

[@hoosjo856]

Thank you for keeping it short and sweet!

[@FirstaidforlifeOrgUk1]

You are so welcome!

[@sussiah3167]

The time of the video is life saving. When an emergency such as a dog choking time is crucial and long videos might not come in handy. Thank you

[@FirstaidforlifeOrgUk1]

My pleasure, so glad you found it useful

[@kaylareynolds5001]

I watched this video last year in case anything was to happen to my baby chihuahua I was going into my room to get ready to shower and I seen him trying to cough but couldn’t he was choking to death I quickly remembered this video and it saved his life!! Thank you so much❤️❤️

[@FirstaidforlifeOrgUk1]

So very pleased they are okay

[@kennysanchez88]

These kinda vids deserve more attention. Thank you to all who care for everyone n everything 🤞🏽

[@FirstaidforlifeOrgUk1]

Thank you for your lovely comment!

[@emmawills4112]

Thank you! I have a 6 month old chihuahua and I love him to pieces. Better safe than panicked and sorry

[@honeyg3589]

Thank you! I have a puppy who is a lot more adventurous than I ever expected so I want to be prepared for emergencies! Given what I've seen her do lately, I'll need this info fairly soon 🥀

[@AgentSmith911]

So many different advice out there, thanks.

[@justinedelarosa5318]

Thankyou, you saved our dog.

[@LasMcBrass]

My chihuahua in the other room was choking, this video saved my dogs life

[@brittanyloera1651]

thank you soo much this saved my dogs life!

[@FirstaidforlifeOrgUk1]

So pleased you had the information to help and could save them. Delighted they are okay

[@rohanshah5775]

Thanks alot I was so scared my dog was in pain but hopefully it will work

[@victoriasoberal787]

This should not have commercials!!!!!!!!! My dog could have died!

[@CyseTV]

How else are they going to make money to continue to make these videos. Also just use an ad blocker.

[@Connor-rn2xj]

@@CyseTV I don't care about their money, my dog just about died and a 30 second ad could have meant life or death.

[@dennislee170]

@Allen Nobody owes you dog life saving tips. Go pay for premium if you don’t want to see ads. These are for you to learn in advance, not google while your dog is choking....

[@thebandit9728]

Dennis Lee ahh yes, money over life

[@dennislee170]

The Bandit get off your high horse. I suppose you are sheltering all the homeless people in your city? Giving away all your paycheck to people who are in need of medication and food etc? Life over money after all?

[@bunk_foss]

Thank you.

[@solasl3167]

Thanks for being as quietly as possibl

[@felipespaolanse5867]

Thanks for helping my dog. Although luckily she was not in a choke that would kill her, but it still helped. Thank you very much.

[@FirstaidforlifeOrgUk1]

Very glad to have helped you! And well done you for taking action to help your dog - that's really wonderful you were able to help her. X

[@tonkacacic1336]

Thank you! You sawed my best friend wich is my dog he had a tinny ball stuck in him and I was so scared and I just was like dont leave me now please and I cried! And I saw this video that sawed him thank you!

[@FirstaidforlifeOrgUk1]

I am so glad it all worked okay and they are okay. Thank you for letting us know. Best wishes Emma

[@FirstaidforlifeOrgUk1]

So pleased they are okay

[@supperpuppy8]

Oh my god thank you so much for making this video. My dog already has some breathing issues and he started choking and I already knew what to do ♥️

[@FirstaidforlifeOrgUk1]

My absolute pleasure, so glad you were able to help x There is a full online first aid for choking course on Firstaidforpets.net and it is totally free!

[@fluffyfour]

My sister's dog, a little dachshund, died yesterday after choking on a piece of sausage. I have been hit fairly hard too, she was such a lovely dog. I have two chis myself, so making absolutely sure I know what to do. Wish both of us had known this before, It's something you never think you'll need - until you do.

[@FirstaidforlifeOrgUk1]

I'm so sorry for the loss of the lovely dog. Yes unfortunately many pet owners don't know these important skills, we hope that these video can raise awareness.

[@YouDontForgetThis]

Came here after my dog was choking and I didn’t know what to do. Luckily he managed to help himself and was ok but it was a very scary time, thank you for this video

[@FirstaidforlifeOrgUk1]

Glad you found our video!

[@angelaharris1112]

Thanks so much. My chiweenie is bad about not chewing his treats up, so this is so good to know, though of course I hope never to have to use it. Going to your online course next!

[@FirstaidforlifeOrgUk1]

Happy to help!

[@tiffanyj9073]

My lil puppy Nova is always putting things in her mouth, heard her choking and found this video, stuck my finger down her throat and she gagged up whatever it was. She was happy and wagging and biting soon after lol

[@joshgarcia5185]

Thank you that vídeo help my dog kind of

[@plainvanillabeanasmr]

Thank you!!! I watched this before just incase I needed to use the knowledge on my Pomeranian and today when she was choking on an apple, I flipped her upside down and the apple came out! Although I held her by her waist it still worked! Thank you so much again!! ♥️♥️♥️

[@FirstaidforlifeOrgUk1]

Thank goodness you had watched this well in advance and knew what to do. Thank you for letting me know and so glad they are okay

[@veria9462]

Omg Tysm!!!!! My brothers fed my little teacup chihuahua a burger and it choked on it! And I was panicking so I searched this up Tysm!!! Definitely a life saver and definitely subscribing !

[@FirstaidforlifeOrgUk1]

Wow! Very glad to have helped you save a life :)

[@jayjackson3827]

You just saved my dogs life

[@susygonzalez4884]

Thank you 🙏

[@FirstaidforlifeOrgUk1]

You’re welcome 😊

[@jdawgdabeast]

Thank. You saved mi life

[@FirstaidforlifeOrgUk1]

Our pleasure! So glad we could help

[@njungee]

You saved my dogs life!

[@FirstaidforlifeOrgUk1]

so glad!

[@scottrobinson1564]

Glad your video is short 👍i actually just saved my puupy staffie, but i bent a spoons handle and scooped it out all within 30 seconds while he was getting weaker and weaker. Will try this technique next time, thank you.

[@FirstaidforlifeOrgUk1]

Great job! Well done - please watch some of our other first aid videos, so you know what to do in advance of a problem. We also have a great book on Amazon too - First Aid for Dogs

[@steveoTHEGREAT]

Thank you for this. Im giving my Morky a bully stick for the first time. Im using a holder so theres no small nub at the end but you never know. Im very happy I found this video.

[@FirstaidforlifeOrgUk1]

We're so pleased we could help and make you feel confident!

[@Ninja5021]

I just saved my yorkie thanks to this 😘

[@FirstaidforlifeOrgUk1]

amazing, well done!

[@markgroves7241]

Our little dog (15 year old Papillion) was choking and couldn’t breath. I had no idea what to do quickly googled it. This popped up and played WITHOUT COMMERCIALS…. Thank you! Omg… I thought we were going to lose her. Did both techniques and she is now breathing and ok. Thank you!!!!!!!!!!

[@FirstaidforlifeOrgUk1]

So delighted you saved her. Please watch my other videos, or ideally undertake our First Aid for Dogs course on www.onlinefirstaid.com or get the book First Aid for Dogs on Amazon. Learn these skills in advance xxx

[@stellak9303]

You saved my 7 year old dog tonight! She almost died! 🙏

[@FirstaidforlifeOrgUk1]

So glad she's okay!! Congratulations, you're a life-saver!

[@katenriquez1534]

Since my dog become pregnant i’ve notice she didn’t chew her food that much just swallowing it. Adding that she might afraid that our other dog might snatch her food. to her greediness, 2wks ago. My shih tsu choked. I tried the heimlich maneuver but it didn’t worked. Its already been 8minutes of struggling. while we were in the car going to vet, I decided i’ll try to get the food inside her as the final resort. When miraculously my hand reach on her throat, i felt a piece of a treat little bit bigger to the size of a quarter coin that was blocking her airway and got it out. So much thankful to God. As i was praying while doing that. He gave my dog a second life.

[@mari4500]

All Glory be to God. Blessed be God for His help

[@Plachoco]

Life saver thank you i save my dog toaday thank you

[@FirstaidforlifeOrgUk1]

So glad that your dog is okay!

[@LEFTY.97]

Your a hero I just saved my dog from choking on a DreamBone chewie food thing I’m 11

[@FirstaidforlifeOrgUk1]

So pleased it helped and they are okay

[@garyruss3529]

Thank you for noting to not put your finger in their mouth because 30 min ago my little pug was choking & I attempted to pull it out when he seized up & his jaw clamped down on my finger. It's something that another small dog choking video did not mention. I did instinctively held him in a downward position to try to jerk the lodged bully stick. Thankfully he is OK & was able to swallow it. My blood was everywhere but a small price knowing he's OK. Though I do wonder about doing the Heimlich and potentially causing the dog to vomit then that getting into the lungs which could lead to aspiration.

[@FirstaidforlifeOrgUk1]

Glad it was helpful. For more first aid for pets info please visit firstaidforpets.net/

[@Agentmidnight1]

How would you help a small pug-yorkie because my dog has Epilepsy and she usually has a seizure if she's shaken how would i stop the choling in that case? Do you think it would cause one

[@lostapril5070]

Thank you!😭 its save my Leo🙏

[@FirstaidforlifeOrgUk1]

That's wonderful!

[@plutopias]

this just saved my dog!

[@FirstaidforlifeOrgUk1]

So glad this worked for you

[@wrong904]

Omgogmgogmgofmgogmgmf thank you so much my dog was choking on a bone

[@justinz2561]

I know that its been 4 years but hopefully you answer im 12 and i was about to search this then my dog started to choke obviously id panic and tried to help her Instead of her dislaunching the onbject she swallowed it she soumds fine but what should i do? I cant drive her to the bet cuz im a kid and my parents aren't home but what should I do can i do something to help or just hope for the best? Please answer i dont wanna lose my dog dog

[@jed9466]

ok

[@brookemcb]

Wanted to watch this video just in case. I do have a question though, wouldn’t holding the dog by their thighs like that hurt them?

[@mattd2026]

the 10 second intro clip prolly got some people frantic

[@sophiawarson8137]

I think my dog was choking on bark. Never searched for a video so fast in my life

[@FirstaidforlifeOrgUk1]

So glad it helped. Please visit all my first aid videos now, you can also do an online first aid for dogs course. These skills should be learnt in advance, then you will be far calmer and prepared for any medical emergency.

[@lisalark9139]

Just watched this after my dog choked on her own vomit. Think me sweeping her up off the floor dislodged it as by the time I ran to my front door she started gasping then bringing it up. Anyway after watching this I now no what to do. I was just going to leg it out of door and drive to the vets which would of took 5 mind. She probably wouldn't have made it if I did! 😔

[@FirstaidforlifeOrgUk1]

So pleased you found it helpful, but really hope you don't need to use the skills

[@smayger6355]

my dog has something stuck very deeply in his throat it's 21:13 no vets are open during quarantine we are trying to help him what do we do, I don't know It looks like he's getting air I think maybe a little but not much I am stressing out i am scarred of leaving him for the night

[@rinlashea1414]

I’m so glad I watch this before hand. My puppy was literally just joking, at least I think she was. She was eating her food really fast and then she walked away from the bowl she was twitching and putting her paws on her face, and then she started this hiccup thing, it was like she couldn’t breathe, so I Shook her and did the compressions, Then out of nowhere she barked, so I think that meant she could breathe now.

[@FirstaidforlifeOrgUk1]

so pleased and relieved for you

[@SickxSoul]

My dog has yet to choke on anything and I hope she never does, the comments about how this is crucial and shouldnt have an intro are just baffling. I research every little thing about and for my pup before I do anything because I dont want to endanger her. I'm sitting here outside with her and decided to look up what to do if she was choking. I can't understand why someone would wait until it's happening to learn such critical information.

[@FirstaidforlifeOrgUk1]

We totally agree, thank you so much for your kind words and we're so glad you find our content useful. Well done for looking up in advance what to do

[@joelle0269]

My small dog chocked in a piece of bone which she has chewed soft. She is almost seven and had these treats so many times without problems. I just heard her choke. Thankfully I could grip the end and pulled it out. I wanted to know this in case you can't grab it

[@FirstaidforlifeOrgUk1]

Glad this was helpful

[@SophieElisellwood]

What about dogs that are too fragile to do this with? (Ie. Teacup chihuahuas?)

[@MadMage1993]

Just had to do this on a 5 week puppy. I heard mom calling for help and ran in. She was absolutely panicking and trying everything she could think of. She put her fingers in it's mouth and she was shaking it pretty hard which I told her to stop before she injured it. I took the puppy, tried the upside down thing and it didn't work, tried the stomach thing and it didn't work. Started rubbing at her sides hard and it didn't work. Rubbed her throat and I could feel the piece of food stuck far down. What happened next I don't think we did right. Mind you, I already went through the steps and nothing was working. You could see her going limp and dying by this point. So here I was beginning to panic. So mom started massaging her throat while trying to move the piece up. By this point mom was about to throw in the towel towel said that was it. I raised my voice at her to keep going because even though the breathing stopped, the brain could still function for awhile so we just has to keep trying to get it out. I took one large breath, put my mouth over it's nose and blew hard. I don't know if that was the right thing to do. I am sure I could have accidently done worse by pushing it further down her throat but since mom had the food under her fingers and was moving it around to get it to dislodge, I am sure the combination managed to pull it off. The puppy came back to us after that somehow and looked like she had seen the light and her ancient wild ancestors. Right now she is resting and we will be monitoring her all night. We can't afford a vet so this is the most we can do unless it becomes a serious emergency. If there are any vets reading this, please tell me what more I could have done PROPERLY to dislodge the food. I was really scared to blow through her nose but I literally tried everything else calmly and when it didn't work I panicked.

[@FirstaidforlifeOrgUk1]

That sounds terrifying! So glad the puppy is ok now!

[@MadMage1993]

@@FirstaidforlifeOrgUk1 It really was but we are beyond grateful to have her here still. She only has a few more days until she goes to her new home. She doesn't seem to have suffered any lasting damage. She's running, playing, eating, and drinking normally. I just hope she's okay mentally because ever since the incident she has been a lot calmer. Still loving and a wagging tail but just calmer. She slept away from her siblings and whined for a little bit but then went right to sleep. We joke that she saw the other side and is now somehow wiser after conversing with her earlier ancestors. I guess we are trying to make light of what was a horrifying situation.

[@SoulEssence]

Sorry if this is a dumb question, but I’m paranoid about my dog choking. My dog is part dachshund, so she has VERY sensitive hips. She really hates to be grabbed around her hips or thighs. I can tell it causes her a lot of pain and discomfort. She easily becomes very aggressive, too. I’m worried that I may make the situation worse if I try this. What do you suggest?

[@FirstaidforlifeOrgUk1]

If your dog is choking and unable to breathe, these tips could save their life. If you are concerned about holding them by their thighs, then think of another way to safely and firmly hold them upside down

[@tropicalterrarium1742]

like a lot of other people, the video just saved my dog.

[@FirstaidforlifeOrgUk1]

Absolutely wonderful news. Delighted to have been able to help x

[@_doublethebubble_7349]

My dog was just choking, I patted kinda hard on her back, I didn’t know what to do also I didn’t want to hurt her stomach SHE STILL ALOVE DONT WORRY

[@FoundationsOfDecay-bo3gh]

I searched this just in case he chews the zip off his toy since he’s been chewing it a lot, very helpful :)

[@FirstaidforlifeOrgUk1]

Good to know. If his toy is no longer safe, please get him a new one

[@FoundationsOfDecay-bo3gh]

@@FirstaidforlifeOrgUk1 he still loves it so we took the zip off and just let him be with it as a stuffed animal, we no longer require the zip anyways since we don’t out the heat pack in it

[@CosmosCat]

Mine is about 25 pounds so I don’t think the thigh holding would work. Would it be fine to just sit her upright on my lap and do the Heimlich maneuver?

[@D.c4no]

Thanx, my dog jerry keeps making choking noises, I try to help by patting it on the back, but it continues and when it stops it usually vomits

[@FirstaidforlifeOrgUk1]

Dear Diana, I do hope they are ok. Please get them checked at the Vet if you are worried. If they are vomiting up whatever is stuck, that is good.

[@georgie1785]

0:28 can it hurt them at all when you shake them? and if it can is there a specific way you should hold them?

[@FirstaidforlifeOrgUk1]

Hold them firmly by their buttocks and thighs. Not by the lower part of their legs

[@shanayadownes3879]

My puppy was make weird sounds i throut he was vomiting but he got somethink back up i didnt know what to do thankyou 😀😂😍😘💖🐶

[@FirstaidforlifeOrgUk1]

So pleased he is okay, well done!!

[@FirstaidforlifeOrgUk1]

So glad this was helpful x

[@ichangedmyname4563]

So it can be a fist in a smaller dog too instead of just two fingers? Or is that dangerous because some of my dogs are tiny and I just want to be extra confident and sure

[@FirstaidforlifeOrgUk1]

On a very small dog 2 fingers would be better - just as you would for a baby

[@internetcitymikeyandaarons2768]

Can you help my dog ate an bone and got choke how to take ot off he keeps kicking my face

[@FirstaidforlifeOrgUk1]

So sorry to hear this, please watch the video

[@Bel86inda]

my chiweenie gets arthritic hips and legs and sore rump is it still safe to hold him by his thighs and shake him if hes choking, or will i cause more injury elsewhere?

[@FirstaidforlifeOrgUk1]

Dear Belinda, thank you for your message. If your dog is choking and his life is in danger then holding him upside down will help. If you are able to support him round his thigh and bottom doing this, rather than just holding him by his legs, then this might be preferable for his arthritis. Best wishes Emma

[@taylorgladue]

Why get them to the vest after? What are we checking them for?

[@FirstaidforlifeOrgUk1]

Any damage that may have happened whilst doing the abdominal thrusts

[@JA-ex7sn]

My puppy Chorkie was choking on a hard treat that was meant for my big dog who can bite tougher things and idk how he got a hold of it and was choking and crying and I started to do cpr for babies which is what I learned but nothing was happening I was so worried he still swallowed it and it passed but I’m still worried right now I’m checking his breathing his a little scared but I’m more scared

[@FirstaidforlifeOrgUk1]

Dear Joceline, So sorry to hear this. Please don't do CPR on your dog if they are still conscious and breathing. Contact your vet asap and hold them upside down. Do abdominal thrusts as shown in the video. Good luck

[@JA-ex7sn]

First Aid For Life thank you so much I now know what to do in a situation like this again your a life saver much love ❤️

[@FirstaidforlifeOrgUk1]

@@JA-ex7sn So pleased, really glad he is okay

[@user-pd7oy7lg3e]

great video but you should get rid of the music

[@hiro-hz9jc]

my dog is only 2 months old and he shake very badly while vomiting is this ok if i try this on him shaking while holding his thighs .... his only 2 months old.. im so worried its almost three days since he's vomiting and shaking badly.... :(

[@FirstaidforlifeOrgUk1]

janella egao please only do this if your dog is choking, it sounds like they are very unwell and need to see a vet urgently

[@FirstaidforlifeOrgUk1]

Dear Janella, Please only treat your dog for choking if they really are choking. It sounds like your dog is very ill and should be taken to the vet as soon as possible. If he is vomiting then he isn't choking. I do hope he is ok. Best wishes Emma

[@aces212]

The smaller being held by only the two hind legs seems a bit harsh. Wouldn’t their tiny Kim’s possibly snap while trying to force out the foreign object ?

[@FirstaidforlifeOrgUk1]

Please hold onto their thighs rather than the bottom of their legs

[@sammyjo7654]

Can you shake a pug?

[@rachaela798]

0:27 wdym shake them???

[@edgardocastaneda9402]

Is this also applicable for a 9 week old pup?

[@FirstaidforlifeOrgUk1]

Yes

[@Tyler-hf4uc]

This doesn't seem like a good idea for long small dogs.

[@FirstaidforlifeOrgUk1]

Tyler Mittan it is the recommended approach for small dogs and has saved numerous dogs

[@jhiosipin1579]

I lost a pup today. I wish I searched for this sooner. Now I know next time. Im gonna miss Lil' Primo. Maybe I didnt do it right. :(

[@FirstaidforlifeOrgUk1]

Don't beat yourself up! So sorry to hear about your dog!

[@TheLatelycrew]

I wish I seen this video an hour ago... my dog just died 😢 😭😭💔 choked off a piece of blocked cheese. I couldn't save him, I tried and tried😭😭😭

[@FirstaidforlifeOrgUk1]

Oh no, so sorry to hear that!

[@ariadnaguerrero6323]

Do my dogs front legs have to be on the ground while I’m shaking him?

[@stevenpendergrass9703]

No

[@joeybeavis]

@@stevenpendergrass9703 it wont cause damage or break the leg??

[@jsmoothatp]

Dont have a intro on life saving videos, those 11 seconds are crucial..

[@FirstaidforlifeOrgUk1]

we've just updated this so you can skip past any advert that come up :)

[@samantha7909]

Can this hurt the dog's legs when doing it wrong?

[@FirstaidforlifeOrgUk1]

Always hold from the buttocks, rather than from the legs

[@wolfhasmovedchannels6420]

I can save my french bulldog's life now

[@FirstaidforlifeOrgUk1]

I am so glad you found this useful. Really vital information to know x

[@iceysue]

I've been doing this to puppies for three years now, and never knew I was doing it right... (Although, I held her by the torso.She's a 1 1/2 month old Shih Tzu by the way...)

[@FirstaidforlifeOrgUk1]

Brilliant, well done. Glad you found this useful too

[@avanimations2320]

my dog almost choked i was pulling this video up but then she managed to swallow the food down and pooped it out later

[@suziross]

I can't believe how long the intro is when you are trying to look up what to do in an emergency.

[@FirstaidforlifeOrgUk1]

Please learn this skill in advance. It is never something to try and master in an emergency

[@youraveragebrian8305]

Cant you dislocate your dogs legs if you shale him/her?

[@FirstaidforlifeOrgUk1]

hold them carefully around their thighs. You will only be doing this if they are choking and it is life threatening

[@marya6445]

I would rather risk a dislocated joint then my poor dog dying right in front of me. ;,(

[@nerycantu6490]

It’s not working

[@jazminpaiz9332]

i need help my dog is dieing she is keep choking its been 1 week i cant afforded to go to the vet

[@nineteen8122]

Wow. Did you take the dog to the vet?? What do you mean it’s been a week and your dog is choking and dying???

[@FirstaidforlifeOrgUk1]

Really hope they are okay

[@masheddoq]

I tried this on my dog and she started to scream/cry. But her hind legs aren't that good and we've only had her for a few months. What should we do?

[@FirstaidforlifeOrgUk1]

If your dog is able to make a sound then their airway is not totally blocked. Please get them to a vet asap.

[@Minecraftchix]

When you say you tried this it sounds like they weren't choking but you just tried it because. If that's the case it could really hurt them

[@fire5893]

My dog was choking on a big bone and couldn’t breathe and I put my hands down his mouth and made him throw up He’s ok now..

[@FirstaidforlifeOrgUk1]

So glad you are both okay x

[@blazedupp7089]

Unicorn Life that’s hilarious

[@fire5893]

Blazed UPP how is it funny?

[@fire5893]

Blazed UPP you idiot

[@blazedupp7089]

Unicorn Life bc I said so bitch