about an inch long. She began crying/whining incessantly, put her front paws down and her rear in the air and continued the cry. I watched her ready to do something. (I am an RN.) She finally began to cough up what was blocking her airway. It was the hotdog and some bread. I did not have to use the first aid detailed here, but I knew I needed to know what to do next time if this happens again."

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"I have never had a dog choke and I have had many, many dogs. My miniature poodle was given a piece of a hotdog