Sunday, December 30, 2012

Puppy Heimlich

December 30.... 5:00 AM

Who would have ever thought I'd have to use the Heimlich Manuever on Cricket?

I had just given the dogs a mini milkbone treat to tide them through until 6:30 AM morning feed time..... Cricket gobbled hers up...she usually chews them quite well, but this one got stuck in her throat and she gagged and gagged.  I thought she would probably just throw it up...but nothing ever happened.  Finally I stuck my finger down her throat but didn't feel anything.  She kept gagging.  Then I did what I hoped would be the Heimlich.  After two or three tries I stuck my finger in her throat again and there was the 1/2 mini milkbone.  After I pulled it out, she was fine.  WHEW!!

I owe it to divine intervention more than just me, but so very grateful that she is ok.

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