Is it bad that my puppy is hiccuping?

If you’re a first-time pet owner, seeing your pup’s tiny body jerk with every hiccup can be a little alarming. But relax, they are as normal for your puppy as they are for you. Hiccups are simply uncontrollable spasms that contract the diaphragm muscle causing your pup to begin to breathe in.

How long do puppy hiccups last?

How long do dog hiccups last? Dog hiccups usually only last a few minutes. Sometimes the hiccup episodes can last 10 to 15 minutes.

Why do puppies hiccup a lot?

The most common cause of hiccups with puppies and dogs is drinking water or eating food too fast, which causes the puppy or dog to ingest air along with their food or water. General excitement and even stress can also cause a bout of the hiccups in dogs.