My dog's neck got stuck in a gate. Can he go into shock hours later?

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Poor girl!! It could be that she is scared or it could also be that she is in discomfort or pain because of what happened. I think it would be ok to monitor her now. However, if this continues and she is feeling the same way tomorrow, I recommend that you have her evaluated by a veterinarian for further assessment and treatment. Hopefully she is just fine! Best of luck!

That must have been terrifying for both you and Bubbles! Poor girl! If she is breathing fine and her eyes are not bloodshot, she sounds like she could be ok. I am concerned she doesn't want to bark and is whining but she probably does have some pain. Unfortunately there are no OTC pain relievers you can give her. Many human ones are toxic to dogs and can be fatal if given. I would monitor her tonight and have her checked out by a vet in the morning to be safe. I hope this helps!

Yikes! I'm so glad you were there to stop this from becoming a much worse situation! His mouth should heal just fine. Offer some soft food as hard food may be a bit painful for the next couple of days, other than that you don't need to change anything. If it hasn't healed well within 4-5 days, take him to the vet. Keep an eye on the other dog as well; while you were able to get them untangled quickly when he was choking, sometimes dogs can develop whats called "non-cardiogenic pulmonary edema" after a choking incident, even a brief one. If he starts to cough, seems to be breathing faster than normally or is labored at all in his breathing, take him to the vet. Oxygen therapy may be needed, these guys usually recover but they do often need to spend some time in an oxygen cage. He very well may be fine and not develop these symptoms at all, but it is something you need to watch out for over the next 12-24 hours. Thank you for asking Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach!

It sounds like whatever Chewy had stuck in his throat has passed. Since he is acting normally, keep an eye on him for now. Should that behavior start again or he stops eating, take him into a vet immediately. Best of luck.

Shock would be something you would see immediately after or very shortly after the accident. It often follows a massive blood loss. If he is pink, moist gums, eating , drinking and no breathing difficulties, then shock or major internal injuries are not likely. Continue to test him, monitor for any deterioration in his condition and keep the wounds clean and dry. You can address the tooth at a later time. If it is chipped deep into the pulp, it may need extracted at some point, but that is not critical. It sounds like he is improving on his own. Keep up the good work !

Anytime there is a sudden change in behavior, an exam with your veterinarian is recommended. Such a change can be due to trauma or infection. Considering the recent history, it is possible Kane may have suffered an injury which will need to be diagnosed and treated by your veterinarian. At the very least, he will get a clean bill of health and may simply be "shaken up" by recent events. If this is the case, he should gradually return to normal activity.

I think you should just keep a close eye on him for the next 24-48 hours. If he shows no signs of illness then I wouldn’t be worried. If he starts acting abnormal at all then you should get him to a vet for an exam.