woolywoofs:

Please learn pet CPR and the signs of choking. I saw posters once on tumblr and lightly skimmed over them (posted above).

Today those posters saved my cats life.

Sumi opened a treat bag and Panini, being a greedy fat ass, swallowed one whole.

Theyre not large treats but it was still enough to get lodged in her throat. I was not about to watch a third pet die while i hopelessly tried to save them, especially when I knew there was a way to.

Im surprised she didnt try to murder my arms. Feral + choking = a mess. But she totally let me do what i needed. And shes not even upset with me.

I dont know how long she had been choking but no air was coming in or going out, and she was violently scratching at her mouth.

Even during those first 20-30 seconds of the heimlich, no air was moving. As soon as i heard the tiniest air escape i gave her a good hard thrust and out came the treat, and shes totally fine.

I, of course, was not. I immediately sat on the floor hyperventilating and sobbing after i knew she was okay, even though i held my cool fully during that whole shebang. Its a type of fear no one should experience.

I hope these help you if you ever go through these. Enjoy a picture of the culprit.