Yes. Choking is a veterinary emergency and requires immediate attention. Even if you manage to clear the blockage yourself, your pet should still be checked by a vet, as choking can cause injury and a blocked airway can become life-threatening quickly.
Only remove it if you can clearly see the object and it’s safe to do so. Try to stay calm and keep your pet as calm as possible. Gently open your pet’s mouth and try to remove it without pushing it further down their throat. Don’t search blindly with your fingers if you can’t see what’s there, as this could make things worse and a frightened animal may bite. Whether you can remove the object or not, contact your vet or nearest emergency vet straight away.
Not really. The safest approach is the same for both: try to stay calm, check whether they can still breathe, call your vet or nearest emergency vet straight away, and only try to remove a clearly visible object rather than searching blindly. Follow your vet’s instructions on the phone while you’re getting your pet to them.