Why does my dog choke and re-chew tiny treats but not larger kibble?

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My dog tends to choke up and then re-chew treats that I've made extremely tiny which is strange because he has eaten things that have been much larger. For example pet botanical training reward treats that we've made into smaller pieces. Any ideas why? Pet's info: Dog | German Shepherd | Male | neutered | 4 months and 26 days old | 57 lbs

Destini R. Holloway, DVM · Accepted Answer

Not sure why he is choking, but a physical examination and oral exam by your vet may reveal some abnormalities and answers as to why this is happening. However if he is not choking while eating his dry kibble food, then I wouldn't be too concerned about an abnormality being present. I would just recommend that you refrain from continuing to give him the treats that he chokes on. Some pets are just too aggressive with some treats, such as raw hide bones, and instead of chewing them thoroughly, they swallow them whole resulting in choking behavior. The solution to this problem is to not give them certain types of treats that give them problems.

Why does my dog choke and re-chew tiny treats but not larger kibble?

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