
02-11-2009, 05:55 AM
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Heimlich Maneuver for Dogs
Only perform the Heimlich Maneuver if you could not remove the object from your dog's airway.
- Turn her upside down, with her back against your chest. If she's large and/or heavy, you may need someone to help you hold her.
- Wrap your arms around her, just below the rib cage (since you're holding her upside down, it's above the rib cage, in the abdomen). Grasp your fist with your other hand.
- Using both arms, give five (5) sharp thrusts to the abdomen. The thrusts should feel like quick bear hugs. Perform all five as if each one is the one that will force the object from her airway.
- After the five thrusts, check her mouth and airway for the object. If you see it, remove it and give two more mouth-to-nose ventilations. If the breaths still do not go in, or feel restricted, repeat from Step 1, above.
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