3. Do the Heimlich maneuver if the object isn’t visible or too far down. Make sure not to poke your finger down your pet’s throat. This way, you may lodge the thing to move further down the throat and cause injury. There are different ways to perform the Heimlich maneuver.

If your cat can stand, hold it with its back against your chest. Then place your hands around the cat’s waist (belly) and gently but firmly make a quick thrust upwards. Repeat it multiple times if you aren’t successful on the first attempt.
You can also consider holding your pet’s back against your stomach with its head up and paws down. Next, place your hand on its stomach, and find the soft hollow under its ribs. Then, pull it up toward your stomach in a quick thrusting way. Repeat this 2-3 times. Check the mouth to determine if the object has been dislodged. If not, repeat the process.
If your kitty cannot stand, it’s a good idea to lay the cat on its side, putting one of your hands along its back. Using your other hand below the ribs of its belly, give several sharp pushes in and up. Then check the mouth for foreign objects and remove them. Repeat these steps if the thing is still there.

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