So good to hear from you again and your sharing....that is very scary; I don't want to go to sleep for other reasons...I am having a difficult time with my fingers going numb...I wait up to the pain as I try to get circulation back....I think mine has to do with my neck and how I am sleeping...so Kudos for your dog having your back...pun intended....
wish you a better nights rest w/o 'chocking' .....