A dog emergency can happen in an instant: One minute your canine is sitting peacefully in the kitchen and the next he’s choking on a chicken bone he grabbed out of the trash can. Or perhaps he’s playing at the dog park and out of nowhere, another pup rushes over and starts a fight. Thankfully, you can help prevent these frightening situations from happening by learning how to protect your canine. Check out the video below for vet-approved advice on preventing four common canine emergencies.

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