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My dog seemed to choke, I induced vomiting. Should I be worried?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed | 9 years and 9 months old | 4 lbs

A few minutes ago Precious started seeming like she was doing her typical reverse sneezing but I noticed this was so much worse. So, I assumed she was choking. I think She was eating & got too excited. I induced vomit with peroxide & apple sauce & there were indeed whole pieces of food. Does this seem like choking? Now she’s playing & barking & acting like nothing happened. It really scared me. Should I be worried?

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Answered By Linda G, MS, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on November 15th, 2018

Hello. I am glad that Precious is doing well, but never induce vomiting in a choking dog. It is very dangerous to do so because she could inadvertently inhale the vomit into her lungs & this will result in aspiration pneumonia. Very nasty & dangerous. I doubt she was choking in the first place. You & she are very lucky. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

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    Answered By Jessica Keay, DVM

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    Published on November 15th, 2018

    I am sorry to hear about your concern for Precious! It would be quite unusual for her to suffer from aspiration pneumonia in this situation unless she was already suffering from a health issue that made her suspectible such as laryngeal paralysis or megaesophagus, or was under anesthesia. I wouldn't stress about this incident but if you notice any difficulty breathing or coughing in the next 24 hours you can seek veterinary care.

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