My dog vomited, then fell with paws up. Was it choking or collapse?

Question

My dog vomited a few days ago and when I put him outside, he fell onto his back with his paws up, and looked liking he was choking. He was able to stand on his own after a few seconds. I wanted to know what this could mean. Pet's info: Dog | Shih Tzu | Male | neutered | 7 years and 6 months old

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

That sounds like it was pretty scary to witness! You are correct that he could have been choking, as he may been trying to vomit some more, fell down, and was prevented from vomiting. Given that Dodger was able to stand on his own after a few seconds, and if he's been fine since, I would consider it a random occurrence and not worry about it too much.

My dog vomited, then fell with paws up. Was it choking or collapse?

Most Helpful Answer

Related Questions

What fish dog food helps dry skin if my dog eats Science Diet?

How do I safely fix my dog or cat's painful hangnail at home?

Why is my 5-week-old chick struggling to walk with splayed legs?

My Degu lost a nail. Is this serious? What should I do to help?

Dog licking paws, fur loss, and jaw wound: Could it be allergies?

Is there a chart for dog food protein biological value and digestibility?

Share