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

Keep these steps handy if your small pet starts choking.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

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

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

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

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

[alllovedup]

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]

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.