Dog performs heimlich maneuver
From the Baltimore Sun
"Toby, a 2-year-old golden retriever, saw his owner choking on a piece of fruit and began jumping up and down on the woman's chest. The dog's owner believes the dog was trying to perform the Heimlich maneuver and saved her life.
Debbie Parkhurst, 45, of Calvert told the Cecil Whig she was eating an apple at her home Friday when a piece lodged in her throat. She attempted to perform the Heimlich maneuver on herself but it didn't work. After she began beating on her chest, she said Toby noticed and got involved. "The next think I know, Toby's up on his hind feet and he's got his front paws on my shoulders," she recalled. "He pushed me to the ground, and once I was on my back, he began jumping up and down on my chest."
That's when the apple dislodged and Toby started licking her face to keep her from passing out, she said.
"I literally have pawprint-shaped bruises on my chest. I'm still a little hoarse, but otherwise, I'm OK," Parkhurst said.
"The doctor said I probably wouldn't be here without Toby," said Parkhurst, a jewelry artist. "I keep looking at him and saying, 'You're amazing.'"
Dogs really are mans best friend. We had a dog when we were kids who would run around our pool the whole time my sister was in it. She is disabled, both physically and mentally. As soon as she got out the dog would lay down but the second she jumped back in he was back up running. When she had a seizure while walking down the stairs he wouldn't let me or my mom near her. He showed his teeth and was very tense. I had to grab him and push him out of the way so mom could sit beside her. I can't wait till we get a dog but we will wait till our family is ready.
From the Baltimore Sun
"Toby, a 2-year-old golden retriever, saw his owner choking on a piece of fruit and began jumping up and down on the woman's chest. The dog's owner believes the dog was trying to perform the Heimlich maneuver and saved her life.
Debbie Parkhurst, 45, of Calvert told the Cecil Whig she was eating an apple at her home Friday when a piece lodged in her throat. She attempted to perform the Heimlich maneuver on herself but it didn't work. After she began beating on her chest, she said Toby noticed and got involved. "The next think I know, Toby's up on his hind feet and he's got his front paws on my shoulders," she recalled. "He pushed me to the ground, and once I was on my back, he began jumping up and down on my chest."
That's when the apple dislodged and Toby started licking her face to keep her from passing out, she said.
"I literally have pawprint-shaped bruises on my chest. I'm still a little hoarse, but otherwise, I'm OK," Parkhurst said.
"The doctor said I probably wouldn't be here without Toby," said Parkhurst, a jewelry artist. "I keep looking at him and saying, 'You're amazing.'"
Dogs really are mans best friend. We had a dog when we were kids who would run around our pool the whole time my sister was in it. She is disabled, both physically and mentally. As soon as she got out the dog would lay down but the second she jumped back in he was back up running. When she had a seizure while walking down the stairs he wouldn't let me or my mom near her. He showed his teeth and was very tense. I had to grab him and push him out of the way so mom could sit beside her. I can't wait till we get a dog but we will wait till our family is ready.
posted by Dave at
11:12 p.m.
4 Comments:
Sparky was awesome. Remember when you took me on that hike and I couldn't get my chubby ass up the hill so Sparky pulled me?! Dogs need so much attention and I think we're doing the right thing waiting until we buy a house with a big yard. Muah!
That would have been freakin' awesome to see. Man,I live for stories like that.
David- Would you mind if I listed you on my Blog? A link? I know you are just getting into the blog stuff but little Miss Poker winner(How the hell did she do that?)Ha! Is she that good at poker? Anyway.. I spoke to you once on the phone I think? Yeah I did.
Christine knows how much I envy you guys. Family. You are a lucky man.
Kevin-I wouldn't mind if you put my link up. Thanks for the kind words as well. I'll get Chrissy to add yours to mine too. I'll be sure to visit yours.
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