In hot weather, dogs often stick out their tongues to dissipate heat and need more water than us. However, some poop collectors discovered that when dogs drink water, they will cough when drinking water. So, what causes dogs to choke when drinking water? What should you do if your puppy chokes on drinking water?

1. Emergency treatment

When it is found that the puppy has choked on drinking water, the owner can gently pat the dog's chest or back and take the dog to a ventilated place to rest. During this period, if there is fluid flowing out of the dog's mouth and nasal cavity, it needs to be cleaned with gauze or paper towels, otherwise it will easily turn into pneumonia in the later stage. At the same time, you need to be careful not to shake the dog's body, otherwise it will easily reflux and cause the dog to suffocate. Generally, after the above emergency treatment is carried out, the symptoms of dogs choking on water will be relieved.

2. Seek medical attention in time

If the puppy still continues to cough after emergency treatment, or the puppy is choking on water in a serious condition and has symptoms such as difficulty breathing and listlessness, it is recommended to take the dog to the pet hospital for treatment as soon as possible to avoid delaying the condition.

3. Precautions

Generally, when dogs are young, their body functions are still adapting, so they will easily choke when drinking water. Therefore, it is recommended that the owner give the puppy a shallower water bowl to make it easier for the puppy to drink at any time. At the same time, clean water needs to be prepared for the puppy at any time so that it can drink water at any time to avoid choking due to drinking water too quickly or being thirsty for a long time if there is not enough water.