Man, my dog has really got me worried. Physically he's still super strong and energetic, and he could probably still bite through metal and cement if he was determined to again.
But he got into some hijinks in the woods last time we went on a real big romp, and he managed to swallow something when I could see what it was, and whatever it was, it cut him internally somewhere in his throat. Anytime he tries to eat solid food he winds up choking super bad, and it gives me conniptions. Demonstrated this to the vet, and the vet prescribed antibiotics, some dissolving throat medicine, and all sorts of other pills. Plus gave him a steroid injection.
He's been on this stuff almost two weeks, and his food has of course been switched to soft dog food. No problems since, but every now and then when I give him a really tiny treat, be it meat or dog treat, it causes him to have a small choking episode. Nothing like before, but damn, it's almost like I won't be able to treat him any till this gets better. If this gets better. Man, I hope it gets better. I love my dog, and I'm hoping to have him with me for another 3 or 4 years or more, as he is a very healthy 14.