Our dog requires basic care: good nutrition, baths, nail trimming, ear cleaning, physical activity, walks so he can relieve himself, and receiving the relevant vaccines. That’s just to name some fundamental issues that his human friends should not forget under any circumstances.
However, our furry friend can also face more serious health problems, such as choking. And our pets are used to biting almost everything they find. However, in a moment, it can play tricks on you.
If our dog is choking as a result of choking, we must know how to perform a Heimlich maneuver, reminds the Civil Guard on its social networks.
“He would give his life for you, you are his faithful friend, but if necessary, would you know how to perform a Heimlich maneuver on your pet? I hope you never have to perform it, but if he chokes, you can save his life,” he explains. the worthy one in a publication by X (formerly Twitter).
Specialists remember that it is advisable to know how to practice a Heimlich maneuver, because, in the event of drowning, we will not always have enough time to go to the veterinarian. According to the information published by the Civil Guard, one option is to put our furry friend upside down, “as if it were a wheelbarrow.”
We can also explore from side to side of the mouth to try to locate the object that is causing the choking. Another option is to compress the abdomen, pressing it up with your fist. Finally, another effective reaction is to give a “strong blow to the shoulder blades.”
