Dogs devour food when they want to, and sometimes I worry that they may accidentally eat something foreign and get stuck in their throats. In fact, such cases are not uncommon. So what will happen if a dog gets stuck? What should I do if my dog is stuck? Let’s take a look at what to do if your dog is stuck.
1. The stuck position is shallow
1. If the thing stuck in the dog's throat is small and at a depth that the owner can see. The owner can first lubricate the dog's throat, and then use chopsticks, tweezers or other tools to remove the things stuck in the throat. However, you need to pay attention to safety when clamping to avoid being accidentally injured by the dog, and be careful to avoid scratching the dog's esophageal mucosa.
2. The owner can also try to lift the dog upside down and pat the dog's back hard. This stimulation can induce the dog to vomit and expel the foreign matter. If it is successfully discharged, a small amount of water should be given in time to lubricate the intestines and mouth, and this type of food should be fed again later. If it cannot be discharged, you need to go to the pet hospital for treatment immediately to prevent it from accidentally entering the trachea and causing suffocation.
2. The stuck position is deep
If the thing stuck in the dog's throat is large, or the stuck position is deep, the owner needs to take the dog to the pet hospital to take X-rays in time to determine the position of the bone, and then remove it surgically, or directly through an endoscope.
In short, it is usually best to place foreign objects in places that are difficult for dogs to reach.