A Close Call for this Lucky Pup!

A VERY close call for this lucky senior Husky/Golden Retriever mix when her owner saved her from pet suffocation from a pet food bag just in the nick of time. Tiarella Hanna writes, “My dog Picea almost died this morning. I found her unresponsive with her head dead in this bag. Her neck and chest were soaked in slobber. Looking back on my security camera, she had gotten the bag about 30 mins before I got there and had been lying down motionless for 10 minutes. I removed the bag and she didn’t regain consciousness so I massaged her chest vigorously and she started to stir. She looked at me but didn’t seem to recognize me for a few seconds but then she did. I was afraid she was permanently harmed from oxygen depletion but she seems to be herself again though I’m sure she’s as traumatized as I am. I am not letting her out of my sight for a while.

I’ve been following this group for years. I am aware of these risks. Just this morning I disposed of two chip bags and ripped the bottom of the bag open. But I had left this bag with meat in it in my sink this morning and one of my other dogs was naughty and pulled it down.

Picea is 14 years old. She has a strong drive for food and can be quite reckless. It’s like having a puppy again. I can’t believe that I almost lost her. I am a very dedicated and caring momma and even I almost lost my girl to pet suffocation. I am lucky I wasn’t a few minutes later.

Thank you for running this group and please continue to share the message. I know two other people who lost their pets this way. All these bags should have warning labels. I only ever thought of chip bags…”

Pet suffocation can happen to the most diligent of pet owners. All types of food bags and containers can be a suffocation risk. Spreading awareness is our best defense against pet suffocation. Let Picea’s story remind us to check for all potential suffocation risks in our home. 🐶🐱