My kitten is choking!!!!!????

Question

please help me i dont think she can breath and the vet is a mile away!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Answer 1

Step 1: Approach the cat carefully. If your cat is nervous or anxious, restrain the cat if necessary.



Steps 2a and 2b


Step 2: Clear the cat's airway.

Step 2a: Place one hand over the cat's head so that your thumb and index finger fall just behind the long canines (fang teeth), the head resting against your palm. If the cat is struggling too much, proceed to Step 2e.

Step 2b: Gently tilt the cat's head back so its nose is pointing upward. Push your thumb toward your finger; the mouth will open.

Step 2c: Gently pull the tongue out. If you can see the object, try to remove it with your fingers or needle-nose pliers (unless object is a needle).

Step 2d: If object is a needle and it is embedded deeply in the roof of the mouth, stop. Transport the cat immediately to the veterinarian. Keep the tongue gently pulled out of the mouth if the cat is in distress.

Step 2e: If you cannot remove the object (other than a needle), pick up the cat by grasping its back legs; turn it upside down and shake vigorously. Slapping the back while shaking may help to dislodge the object.

Step 2f: If object is still not dislodged, lay the cat on its side, place your palms behind the last rib on both sides of the abdomen, and press your palms together quickly three or four times. If the object is still caught, repeat this procedure.

Step 3: If you cannot dislodge the object, transport the cat to the veterinarian immediately.

Step 4: If you dislodge the object but the cat is not breathing, feel for a heartbeat by placing your fingers about one inch behind the cat's elbow and in the center of its chest.



Step 5b


Artificial Respiration for a Cat


Step 5: If the cat's heart is not beating, proceed to Step 6. If it is beating, perform artificial respiration.

Step 5a: Turn the cat on its side.

Step 5b: Extend the head and neck. Hold the cat's mouth and lips closed and blow firmly into its nostrils. Administer one breath every three to five seconds. Repeat until you feel resistance or see the chest rise.


Step 5c: After ten seconds, stop. Watch the chest for movement to indicate the cat is breathing on its own.

Step 5d: If the cat is still not breathing, continue artificial respiration.

Step 5e: Transport the cat to the veterinarian immediately and continue artificial respiration on the way to the veterinarian or until the cat is breathing without assistance.

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation for a Cat


Step 6: If the cat's heart is not beating, perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).

Step 6a: Turn the cat on its side.



Steps 6c and 6d


Step 6b: Kneel down at the head of the cat.

Step 6c: Grasp the chest so that the cat's breastbone is resting in the palm of your hand, your thumb on one side of the chest and your fingers on the other. Your thumb and fingers should fall in the middle of the chest.

Step 6d: Compress the chest by firmly squeezing your thumb and fingers together. Strive for 100 to 160 compressions per minute.

Step 6e: Alternately (after 30 seconds), hold the cat's mouth and lips closed and blow firmly into its nostrils. Blow for three seconds, take a deep breath, and repeat until you feel resistance or see the chest rise. Repeat this 10 to 20 times per minute.

Step 6f: After one minute, stop. Look at the chest for breathing movement and feel for the cat's heartbeat by placing your fingers about one inch behind the cat's elbow and in the center of his or her chest.

Step 6g: If the cat's heart is still not beating, continue CPR. If the heart starts beating, but the cat is still not breathing, return to Step 5b to continue artificial respiration.

Step 7: Transport the cat to the veterinarian immediately. CPR or artificial respiration should be continued on the way or until the cat is breathing and its heart is beating without assistance.

Answer 2

Determine if its really choking - is the airway constricted? is it breathing?

If you notice your pet is choking, remove any item that may be constricting the neck any leash or flea collar.

Examine inside the mouth and remove any foreign object you see. Do not blindly place your hand down your pet's throat and pull any object you feel. Dogs and cats have small bones that support the base of their tongues. Owners probing the throat for a foreign object have mistaken these for chicken bones. Do not attempt to remove an object unless you can see and identify it.

If you cannot easily remove the object, lift and suspend a small animal with the head pointed down. For larger animals, lift the rear legs so the head is tilted down. This can help dislodge an item stuck in the throat.

Another method is to administer a sharp hit with the palm of your hand between the shoulder blades. This can sometimes dislodge an object.

If this does not work, a modified Heimlich maneuver can be attempted. Grasp the animal around the waist so that the rear is nearest to you, similar to a bear hug. Place a fist just behind the ribs. Compress the abdomen several times (usually 3-5 times) with quick pushes. Check the mouth to see if the foreign object has been removed.

Even if you are successful in removing a foreign object, veterinary examination is recommended. Internal injury could have occurred that you may not realize. Take him to the vet but if it can't breathe at all try heimlick (be gentle) make sure its not trying to hack a hairball too but please get to vet

Answer 3

Check her throat for any food or something that may be obstructing her airway. Hold her mouth closed and give short very little breaths. Hopefull this way get her breathing, get her to a vet now! I can't imagine a vet being that far away. Call information and ask for closest vet. Good luck!

Answer 4

Get the cat to the vet. One mile away is quick.

Answer 5

Call your vet and let them guide you through getting it out. Chances are you've already done this since it's been awhile since you posted. Hope it worked out okay and it was just a hairball or something.

Answer 6

so you get on the computer??? get the poor kitten to the vet ASAP

Answer 7

go to the vet or start going kitty hemlich be careful though u woudn't want to hurt her ribs

Answer 8

Instead of writing inane questions on Yahoo, why don't you call the vet ... someone who might be able to help?

Answer 9

Keysha call your Mom! She has left you e-mails. She is worrying herself sick over you. If you care about your MOMMA AT ALL YOU BETTER CALL HER, OR SHE MIGHT END UP IN THE HOSPITAL! 281-457-9774

Answer 10

call your vet asap