How To Perform the Heimlich Maneuver on Dogs

 

DogHeirs Team  December 16, 2017

Do you know what to do if your dog is choking? Knowing a few emergency procedures, such as CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) and the Heimlich maneuver for dogs, is critical to saving lives because you may not have time to get to a vet and your dog could suffocate.

Dogs love to chew bones, sticks, toys, socks and anything small enough to fit into their mouths. But on occasion, an object may become dangerously lodged in your dog’s throat or windpipe.

If your dog is choking and suffocating, he will likely panic. A dog signals he is choking by either: coughing violently, wheezing, gasping for breath, pawing at his mouth, and/or has his eyes bulging out.

1. Check your dog’s mouth for the lodged object

If your dog cannot clear the object from his throat himself within a few seconds, immediately check your dog’s mouth. Always be extremely careful when attempting to remove anything from your pet’s mouth because you could push the object farther down your dog’s throat, tear at the throat tissue, damage a dog’s throat bones, or get bitten in the process.

• Open your dog’s mouth. Put one hand on the upper jaw with your thumb on one side and your other fingers on the other side.
• With your other hand, push gently down on the lower jaw, and keep your index finger free to sweep to the back of your dog’s mouth.
• Look inside the mouth to see if you can see the obstruction and reach it with your fingers.
• Do not grab something you simply feel. Dogs have small bones that support the tongue, so you can seriously injure them if you assume the bones are a foreign object.
• If you do see the object, be very careful not to push the object further down your dog’s throat and do not attempt to extract it if it does not come out easily.

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Man Says He’s Simply Filming The Homeless And Their Pets, But Ends Up Giving Instead

 

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 February 1, 2015

Tom Mabe and Prank It FWD usually plays pranks on people for fun. But on this occasion they set out to do some pranks for good. Tom contacted the charity My Dog Eats First in Louisville and told them he wanted to do a documentary on homeless people and their pets. The charity provides food, medical attention and other support for the pets of the homeless.

As they were filming on a very cold winter night, Mabe learns about a terminally-ill man living out of his truck with his 12-year-old dog and decides to do something to help them. What he does will warm your heart! But the goodwill didn’t end there. My Dog Eats First also gets an unexpected surprise that brought tears to everyone’s eyes!

Mabe has a soft spot for animals. Watch his other good deeds for an animal shelter here.

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Molly the magpie reunites with “best friend” dog after public outcry

 

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While dogs and birds are not meant to be friends, Instagram has been captivated by the close bond between Molly the magpie and Peggy the Staffordshire terrier. Global's Mike Drolet looks at how the unlikely duo came to be, the controversy that separated them and how common sense eventually helped the pair reunite.

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Tilda Swinton Makes Classical Music Video Starring Her Springer Spaniels

 

DogHeirs Team  October 26, 2018

Oscar-winning actress Tilda Swinton has starred in many films in her career, but her latest role is that of director and her cast, her very own Springer Spaniels.

Swinton co-directed this new music video with partner Sandro Kopp which features countertenor Anthony Roth Costanzo performing Handel’s Flavio, HWV 16 – Rompo i Lacci.

As the dogs splash in the ocean and run in the fields, their tails wag in unison with the music.

The music video is part of art multimedia company Visionaire’s Glass Handel project that will be on display at New York City’s Cathedral Church of Saint John the Divine for two nights beginning Nov. 26.

Watch Swinton’s Glass Handel contribution in the video below.

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Spencer, The Official Boston Marathon Dog, Watching Over Runners Again Today

Via People Magazine

As reported on April 1:

A statue of Spencer — the late golden retriever named the official dog of the Boston Marathon in 2022 by the Boston Athletic Association — was unveiled on Saturday [March 30] in Ashland, Massachusetts, across from the canine's favorite spot on the marathon route. Local sculptor Jeff Buccacio made the statue. The canine became famous for cheering on marathon runners from the place near Ashland State Park year after year. Spencer's owner, Rich Powers, began the tradition with his cherished pet after the Boston Marathon bombing in 2013. Still, the dog didn't go viral until 2018 when he showed up in the pouring rain holding "Boston Strong" flags in his mouth to show his support for the drenched athletes.

 

Via Boston Magazine

A behind-the-scenes look at the statue project:

'Golden retrievers posing with of Spencer, the official dog of the Boston Marathon.'
Via People Magazine, Photo By John Tlumacki, The Boston Globe

World’s Smallest Police Dog Dies of Heartbreak

 

They were partners in crime. Midge, the world's smallest police dog, and Sheriff Dan McClelland, worked together for years to keep Geauga County in Ohio safe. Midge, a rat terrier Chihuahua, was by McClelland's side for 16 years. He was a 44-year veteran of the force, and a decade of that time was spent working with Midge. But the story of Midge and McClelland took a sad turn recently when McClelland passed away after a bout with cancer. Midge, at home, passed away on the very same day. #InsideEdition

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CPR for Dogs and Cats

 

DogHeirs Team  December 16, 2017

Do you know what to do if your pet stops breathing? Knowing a few emergency procedures if your dog or cat is choking, or having difficulty breathing, could save your pet’s life because you may not have time to get to a vet.  Here are the steps for doing CPR on a dog and cat.

CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) preserves brain function until proper blood circulation and breathing can be restored.

The signs that indicate the need for CPR include unconsciousness, lack of arousal, lack of physical movement, or eye blinking. These symptoms can occur from drowning, choking, electrical shock, or a number of other situations.

If your pet has a foreign object stuck in his throat, it is important to try and dislodge it before performing CPR. Read our article: How To Perform the Heimlich Maneuver on Dogs.

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Man Rescues Dog Who Spent 4 Years Chained Up Outside

 

DogHeirs Team  November 28, 2017

Dogs never forget humans who are kind to them.

After being neglected for years, Dora finally realized what it felt like to be loved.

“She was chained up outside and ignored for 4 years. Adopted her 48 hours ago and she already won’t leave my side,” writes Alex Flint.

Alex told DogHeirs more about Dora’s sad history: “She was bought by a family for their young daughter, who quickly lost interest in her. She was then left tied up outside for the next 4 years, basically ignored.”

“Thankfully she was fed and wasn’t physically abused. She had no manners, as far as socializing with other dogs or people, but the foster home that had her before me did an amazing job starting her on the road to recovery,” he said. Alex adopted Dora from Speaking of Dogs, a rescue in Toronto, Canada.

Dora must have known she was in good hands because she instantly fell asleep in Alex’s car the day he picked her up to take her home!

Alex said, “She still has some issues and needs off-leash training, as well as more socializing, but generally, she’s doing amazingly.”

From her look of adoration and trust Dora is giving Alex in the photo below, she’s clearly saying she’s finally found her human, and she’s never going to leave his side.

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Faithful Dog Refuses to Leave Her Deceased Owner’s Grave

 

DogHeirs Team  January 6, 2018

A devoted dog refused to leave her recently deceased owner’s grave in a heartbreaking video filmed by family members.

Deta was visiting the graveside of her 86-year-old human, who died a couple of months earlier. Deta, who was the woman’s constant companion, did not want to leave the cemetery in New York, even when called.

Theresa, the 86-year-old’s daughter, and her husband, who now take care of Deta, couldn’t get the little dog to budge.

“Come on Deta, let’s go,” encourages Theresa.

At one point Deta does get up from the grave but she stops and returns.

“Deta you have to leave the cemetery, come on!” says Theresa’s husband.

Theresa is reduced to tears as Deta returns to sit beside the grave. “Oh my god. Aw, it’s making me cry. Deta! Deta! Deta!” she says

Theresa later wrote online: “Deta belonged to my mother for five years and I inherited Deta on my mothers’ death. My mother was 86 when she passed and rarely left her home. Deta was a constant companion. My husband and I were placing a Christmas wreath on my mother’s grave on November 15.

“That stone Deta is laying next to belongs to my father and mother. You can still see the fresh dirt on my mothers’ grave. She passed September 24, 2017.

“Deta (which means ‘little’ in Slavic) was being so quiet when we arrived, which is so out of character. My husband had to go and carry her from the grave to get her to leave.”

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Clever Dog Solves Every Challenging Puzzle His Dad Makes For Him

 

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October 26, 2017  Pets

It doesn’t matter how challenging the puzzle, Ripley the dog is up to the task. Whether it’s getting balls, stuffing, or treats, Ripley loves to retrieve stuff. That’s why his human makes him loads of different contraptions out of cardboard for Ripley to figure out and he does, every single time!

Dad also gives him lots of puzzle toys to find treats and Ripley’s nose and puzzle-solving skills are put to the test.

Watch how good he is in the video below!

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