Silky Terrier Survives Choking Scare, Immediately Demands More Food
What began as a terrifying morning for pet owner Sam ended in both relief and laughter when her senior silky terrier, Nina, survived a choking incident and then immediately demanded her dinner. The story, shared on TikTok under @wambamthanksam and later with Newsweek , has since captured the hearts of thousands.
Nina, 13, has a complicated past. Rescued from an abusive situation at just three years old, she developed the habit of gulping food quickly, a behavior many dogs with histories of neglect display. On this particular day, Nina seized a large piece of watermelon that Sam’s larger dog had dropped. Within moments, the sweet treat turned dangerous as it lodged in her throat.
Sam acted instantly, attempting the Hei