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My cat isn't choking, but how do I prepare for a choking emergency?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

What to do if your cat is choking? My cat isn't choking right now but I want to know just in case!

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Answered By David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on June 21st, 2017

A cat rarely chokes, when they seem to choke they come out of it within a few seconds. if the issue is ongoing for more than 5 minutes, you need to take him to the vet urgently (nothing you can do at home).

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