Santa Barbara County firefighters rescue choking dog
SOLVANG, Calif. - Santa Barbara County fire medics saved a dog's life Friday evening.
Medic Engine 30 responded to a home in Solvang after receiving a call from a resident who said their dog was choking on a piece of meat.
When crews arrived, they found an 8-year-old pitbull that had a chunk of food completely obstructing its airway.
Fortunately, paramedics were able to safely remove the meat. They then helped the dog recover from this traumatic experience by administering oxygen through a special canine oxygen mask.
