Top Common Causes of Choking in Dogs and What to Do
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Raising a pet that too a dog comes with huge responsibilities. As a pet parent, you are responsible for ensuring the best care and protection for your dog. Everyone loves to play with their pet dog as it is fun and also the dog gets some exercise but it is observed sometimes during these sessions your dog might choke due to swallowing the things they play with which is a terrible problem. Go through the slide to know the common causes of choking in dogs.
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Top Common Causes of Choking in Dogs and What to Do
- 1. WHAT ARE THE COMMON CAUSES OF CHOKING IN DOGS
- 2. Any number of issues can arise that pose a threat to your dog’s health.
- 3. But the largest of those is a large amount of potential choking hazards your pet may come across.
- 4. It is important to identify some of these common causes of choking within your household.
- 5. Removing these items or placing them in inaccessible areas can ensure the long-term safety & health of your dog.
- 7. Be vigilant with what your dog has near its mouth & pay attention to ensure your dog’s safety.
- 9. Contrary to popular belief, tennis balls can actually pose a serious threat to your dog over time.
- 10. Using worn-out tennis ball for playing fetch is a dangerous thing.
- 11. If the ball becomes too soft and breaks, your dog may accidentally swallow pieces and choke.
- 13. It is not safe for a dog to be running around with a stick for a number of reasons.
- 14. Your dog may bite pieces of wood off and these tiny splinters can get lodged in their throat & cause choking.
- 15. This can pose a major health risk and you need to let your dog chew on a safer alternative.
- 16. SMALL DOG TOYS
- 17. Small dog toys can be a great threat to dogs if they accidentally swallow them.
- 18. It is always best to keep your dog in eyesight when they are playing with their favorite toys.
- 19. It is smart to buy your dog toys that don’t have small and easily swallowable pieces.
- 20. HOW TO KNOW IF YOUR DOG IS CHOKING
- 21. The most obvious sign is the sound of your dog coughing.
- 22. A second sign is that dogs will often paw at their mouth as they struggle to expel the item.
- 23. If your dog has fallen unconscious, then you need to take them to the vet immediately.
- 24. WHERE TO TAKE YOUR DOG NEAR VENTURA COUNTY
- 25. Dr. Ron’s Animal Hospital & Emergency cares about your pets as much as you do.
- 26. If you believe your dog is choking & is in need of immediate medical assistance, we are a phone call away.
- 27. We serve clients in Simi Valley, Moorpark, Thousand Oaks, Chatsworth and areas nearby Ventura County.