What kind of food does he eat? Vanilla used to do that because a piece of Meow Mix (I know...I know...Meow Mix lacks the proper nutrients but it truly is the ONLY thing she'll eat) used to get lodged in the back of her throat. She'd have "seizures" and dig at her mouth. Once, I actually gave her the Heimlich manuveur (sp) by putting two fingers under her arms and lifting her upward. The piece of Meow Mix came flying out of her mouth and she was fine. The first time this happened was about three to four years after I got her. It hasn't happened in a while (over a year). Initially, I didn't even know she was choking! Any chance that Mac might be having the same experience?? Good luck. P.S. I'd love to hear the elevator story... [Posted in FML issue 1086]