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A dog's life is saved in seconds after he swallows his ball. But what does a vet say about this? We asked around.
In a video currently circulating on the social media platform
TikTok
, a white dog can be seen swallowing its ball. His owners were apparently able to get him to the vet in time. In practice, the ball is professionally removed from the four-legged friend within a few seconds. Landtiere.de asked
filu Veterinary
, a small animal practice with locations in Munich and Düsseldorf,
about the procedure shown .
This dramatic incident in Munich showed that such an accident with the toy can be fatal.
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“The procedure in the video is correct,” confirms Dr. Anna Magdalena Naderer, veterinarian at
filu
. “The head is stretched out so that you can push the ball forward from the esophagus (lower esophagus) or pharynx (upper respiratory and esophagus) on the outside of the neck in order to then take it out of the mouth.” Which four toys does a veterinarian use would never let her dog play, read here.
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According to Dr. Anna Magdalena Naderer, veterinarian at filu Veterinary, says the procedure in the TikTok video is correct and can save lives. © filu Veterinary
If the animal can breathe, it is best to take it to the vet immediately. Unprofessional and untrained actions can make the situation worse.
Dr. Anna Magdalena Naderer, veterinarian at filu Veterinary
What to do if the dog swallows a ball?
No dog owner wants this to happen, but being able to react correctly in an emergency can potentially save lives. If your dog accidentally swallows a toy, such as a ball, while playing, Dr. Naderer to the following order:
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Calm the animal:
The animal needs to be calmed down so that you can help it.
Clear the airway:
It is important to clear the airway and stretch your head to ensure that the ball or tongue does not block the windpipe.
Take him to the vet immediately:
If the animal can breathe, it is best to take him to the vet immediately. Unprofessional and untrained actions can make the situation worse.
If necessary, proceed as in the video:
If the animal is not getting enough air, the owner or layperson should try to remove the ball as in the video. This requires helpers - so ask bystanders for help.
Below the video, a user comments what many people are probably thinking when watching the clip: “Crazy! Every dog owner should see this! Very educational and shocking.” Social media like
TikTok
can not only set viral trends and provide entertainment, but can even teach life-saving first aid for pets, like dogs in this case. This allows dog owners to respond appropriately in an emergency and potentially save the lives of their furry companions. On the other hand, you can see what happens when the dog drops his ball into the fish pond here.