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How to Perform the Heimlich maneuver on a cat or small dog

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By DaKnees
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Keep these steps handy if your small pet starts choking.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy
Instructions
  1. Step 1

    Hold your pet's back against your stomach, with her head up and feet hanging down.

  2. Step 2

    Put your fist under the rib cage. Feel for that hollow place just under the ribs.

  3. Step 3

    Push inward and upward at the same time in a strong thrusting action.

  4. Step 4

    Repeat two to three times, then check for the object in your pet's mouth.

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alllovedup said

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on 9/13/2007 thanks for telling us about this on ehow coz if my cat started choking i wouldnt know what 2do! thanks!

weeokwan said

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on 5/13/2007 Thank you for the tip! I didn't realize you could do the same for dogs as you do for humans. This is a very good tip especially for small dogs as they tend to choke on things more often.

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