Anytime a dog swallows something whole, the primary concern is making sure that the object isn’t lodged in your dog’s throat. Here are some things to watch for to help you evaluate the situation:
- Is your dog breathing normally, generally alert, moving around normally and relaxed? Or:
- Is your dog gasping or choking, standing stiff with his neck stretched forward, or swallowing excessively and with distress?
If your dog seems relaxed and normal, then it’s unlikely that the object is lodged in his throat. In that case, your concern is digestion. Because No-Hide is made with all human food ingredients, it is likely to begin to easily digest once it enters the stomach. Keep an eye out for anything unusual such as gagging, trying to spit up, excessive drooling and consult your veterinarian if needed. but we don’t expect that you’ll have a problem.
If your dog is choking or gasping or in some kind of distress: if you feel that you can SAFELY put your hand in your dog’s mouth or throat, then try to see if you can feel for the object and try to remove it. If you’re not able to get the object out, or if you are unsure about having your hand in your dog’s mouth, then it is important that you take your dog to the veterinarian IMMEDIATELY.
If you have other questions that are not covered here, please contact us at [email protected] or call 855-EANIMAL (326-4625).
