When your dog starts choking, your first instinct will be to scream (I get it). But panicking helps nobody, especially your furry potato. You have seconds, not minutes, to act before your dog loses consciousness.
Look for the real signs: pawing at the mouth, exaggerated gagging or retching, blue-ish gums, and that panicked “I’m dying” look in their eyes. And here’s the kicker—if your dog is still coughing and making noise, let them cough. That means air is moving. Your only job is to stay there and be ready to step in if the coughing stops.
