Choking is an immediate emergency and should be differentiated from gagging, which may look similiar but not life threatening. If your dog is chokingm do nto wait for veterinarian help. Instead, try to remove the cause of choking. Be sure to take extra care because a choking dog may be in great distress and is liable to bite. Dog choke on object will make them greatly agitated, and have a blue tongue and sometimes bulging eyes. Notice if your dog is pawing at its mouth, gagging in mild distress or rubbing its face on the ground. Look for an object that stucks in your dog's mouth.

Dogs, especially puppies will chew anything as they want to relieve boredom, to exercise the teeth and gums or simply for fun. Never leave small chewable articles where dogs can reach them. Puppies in particular, swallow small objects and are at risk of choking on them. Make sure that the toys the puppies chewing are safe. Swallowing object is not the only cause of choking. An allergic reaction to an insect bite or a sting in the mouth may cause the tongue to swell. Physical injuries to the neck or throat may also cause swelling and choking. A dog can choke on his own vomit. If a dog choke from his vomit, seek your vet immediately.