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Heimlich Maneuver

TYPE 1
* Lay the animal on its side.
* Put one hand on its spine and the other hand on its belly.
* With the hand on belly , push inward and upward with quick short motions.
* Look in mouth for object and remove.

TYPE 2
* Lift the animal off the ground and hold it vertically (head up and spine against your chest.)
* With arms around belly push inward and upward with quick short motions.
* Check mouth for object and remove.

TYPE 3
* Kneel behind the standing animal.
* Place hands under belly just below the rib cage.
* Push inward and upward with quick,short motions.
* Check mouth and remove any object.

Remember you have about 4 minutes!!