Dog / Mix - Answered 1314 days ago
Hi. I just found out that my puppy who's abt 4 months old, occassionally has the urge to vomit, just like something is stuck in his throat, but cant. Only a mixture of saliva and gastric juices is coming out that is approx 3-5cc. I tried doing Heimlich maneuver but nothing happened. He can walk short distances. He appears weak because he lost his appetite so I just prepared some water near him incase, to prevent dehydration. What else can I do for him before I will go to the vet? Thanks.
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Irish Enriquez
Philippines
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Chimmy
Mix, 4 months old male
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Hello, it's nice that you care about your dog. Your dog's case is quite serious but you can always have it under control only that you have to see your doctor. Since it's a blockage, your dog perhaps might be needing a surgery. Under anesthesia, the surgeon's goal will be to remove any and all foreign objects from the esophagus. It can be removed either through the mouth or pushed out through the stomach using an endoscope and forceps. If neither exit route works, then surgery is the alternative. The chest cavity and esophagus will be surgically opened to remove the foreign objects.
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