Open the mouth gently. If you can clearly see the object, sweep it out with a finger or pliers. Never blindly sweep — you can push it deeper. A panicking pet may bite without meaning to.
Hold the dog with their back against your chest, head up. Place a fist just below the ribcage and give 4 to 5 firm inward-and-upward thrusts.
If standing: wrap arms around the belly behind the ribcage, make a fist, and thrust upward and forward 4 to 5 times. If lying down: place hands on the side of the ribcage and push firmly inward and upward.
Hold them upside down by the hips and give 4 to 5 firm shakes downward, letting gravity help dislodge the object. Then check the mouth.
Always go to the vet after any choking episode. The throat may be injured, or a partial obstruction may remain.
Pet CPR works. It's simpler than human CPR. Start now — you can call the vet on speakerphone while you do compressions.
Public AEDs are designed for humans, but in a true cardiac arrest with no other option, the right placement can still help. Pet CPR is your primary tool.
Guidance only — in any emergency, call 911.