{"id":167803,"date":"2022-07-14T15:49:17","date_gmt":"2022-07-14T15:49:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-bad-for-kittens-to-have-hiccups\/"},"modified":"2022-07-14T15:49:17","modified_gmt":"2022-07-14T15:49:17","slug":"is-it-bad-for-kittens-to-have-hiccups","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-bad-for-kittens-to-have-hiccups\/","title":{"rendered":"Is it bad for kittens to have hiccups?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-bad-for-kittens-to-have-hiccups\/#Is_it_bad_for_kittens_to_have_hiccups\" title=\"Is it bad for kittens to have hiccups?\">Is it bad for kittens to have hiccups?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-bad-for-kittens-to-have-hiccups\/#How_can_I_help_my_kitten_with_hiccups\" title=\"How can I help my kitten with hiccups?\">How can I help my kitten with hiccups?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-bad-for-kittens-to-have-hiccups\/#How_do_I_know_if_my_newborn_kitten_is_dying\" title=\"How do I know if my newborn kitten is dying?\">How do I know if my newborn kitten is dying?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-bad-for-kittens-to-have-hiccups\/#Why_is_my_newborn_kitten_gasping_for_air\" title=\"Why is my newborn kitten gasping for air?\">Why is my newborn kitten gasping for air?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-bad-for-kittens-to-have-hiccups\/#Is_it_normal_for_kittens_to_have_hiccups\" title=\"Is it normal for kittens to have hiccups?\">Is it normal for kittens to have hiccups?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-bad-for-kittens-to-have-hiccups\/#What_do_kitten_hiccups_mean\" title=\"What do kitten hiccups mean?\">What do kitten hiccups mean?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-bad-for-kittens-to-have-hiccups\/#How_do_I_get_rid_of_my_kittens_hiccups\" title=\"How do I get rid of my kittens hiccups?\">How do I get rid of my kittens hiccups?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-bad-for-kittens-to-have-hiccups\/#Are_hiccups_bad_for_kittens\" title=\"Are hiccups bad for kittens?\">Are hiccups bad for kittens?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-bad-for-kittens-to-have-hiccups\/#How_do_I_get_rid_of_my_cats_hiccups\" title=\"How do I get rid of my cats hiccups?\">How do I get rid of my cats hiccups?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-bad-for-kittens-to-have-hiccups\/#What_causes_cat_hiccups\" title=\"What causes cat hiccups?\">What causes cat hiccups?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-bad-for-kittens-to-have-hiccups\/#How_do_you_know_when_a_kitten_is_going_to_die\" title=\"How do you know when a kitten is going to die?\">How do you know when a kitten is going to die?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-bad-for-kittens-to-have-hiccups\/#How_do_you_save_a_dying_newborn_kitten\" title=\"How do you save a dying newborn kitten?\">How do you save a dying newborn kitten?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-bad-for-kittens-to-have-hiccups\/#What_to_do_if_a_newborn_kitten_dies\" title=\"What to do if a newborn kitten dies?\">What to do if a newborn kitten dies?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-bad-for-kittens-to-have-hiccups\/#How_long_does_it_take_for_a_kitten_to_die_from_fading_kitten_syndrome\" title=\"How long does it take for a kitten to die from fading kitten syndrome?\">How long does it take for a kitten to die from fading kitten syndrome?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-bad-for-kittens-to-have-hiccups\/#How_can_I_save_my_dying_kitten_gasping_for_air\" title=\"How can I save my dying kitten gasping for air?\">How can I save my dying kitten gasping for air?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-bad-for-kittens-to-have-hiccups\/#Why_does_my_kitten_gasp\" title=\"Why does my kitten gasp?\">Why does my kitten gasp?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-bad-for-kittens-to-have-hiccups\/#How_do_you_help_a_newborn_kitten_breathe\" title=\"How do you help a newborn kitten breathe?\">How do you help a newborn kitten breathe?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-bad-for-kittens-to-have-hiccups\/#How_do_you_stop_a_cat_from_hiccuping\" title=\"How do you stop a cat from hiccuping?\">How do you stop a cat from hiccuping?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-bad-for-kittens-to-have-hiccups\/#Is_it_normal_for_newborn_kittens_to_get_hiccups\" title=\"Is it normal for newborn kittens to get hiccups?\">Is it normal for newborn kittens to get hiccups?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-bad-for-kittens-to-have-hiccups\/#What_does_it_mean_if_my_cat_has_hiccups\" title=\"What does it mean if my cat has hiccups?\">What does it mean if my cat has hiccups?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-bad-for-kittens-to-have-hiccups\/#Can_cats_get_hiccups_when_purring\" title=\"Can cats get hiccups when purring?\">Can cats get hiccups when purring?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-bad-for-kittens-to-have-hiccups\/#Can_you_scare_hiccups_out_of_a_cat\" title=\"Can you scare hiccups out of a cat?\">Can you scare hiccups out of a cat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-bad-for-kittens-to-have-hiccups\/#Why_does_my_cat_get_hiccups\" title=\"Why does my cat get hiccups?\">Why does my cat get hiccups?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-bad-for-kittens-to-have-hiccups\/#Why_is_my_cat_hiccuping_while_purring\" title=\"Why is my cat hiccuping while purring?\">Why is my cat hiccuping while purring?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-bad-for-kittens-to-have-hiccups\/#Is_it_OK_for_cats_to_have_hiccups\" title=\"Is it OK for cats to have hiccups?\">Is it OK for cats to have hiccups?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_bad_for_kittens_to_have_hiccups\"><\/span>Is it bad for kittens to have hiccups?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While it may be rare for you to see your cat hiccuping, <b>it&#8217;s actually completely normal for cats and kittens to experience hiccups, just like humans and all mammals. While your cat&#8217;s little chirp may not sound like your hiccup, they are likely experiencing the same frustrating spasm.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_I_help_my_kitten_with_hiccups\"><\/span>How can I help my kitten with hiccups?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>We think the best approach to cat hiccups is a preventative one. <b>Slow your cats eating down by using a puzzle feeder, an automatic feeder, or by squishing the wet food down at the bottom of their bowl; when eating slowly, they are less likely to ingest air and suffer hiccups.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_know_if_my_newborn_kitten_is_dying\"><\/span>How do I know if my newborn kitten is dying?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Symptoms of Early Death in Cats<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Abruptly stop nursing.<\/li>\n<li>Failure to suckle at all.<\/li>\n<li>Lie separately away from the litter.<\/li>\n<li>Lethargy.<\/li>\n<li>Weight loss.<\/li>\n<li>Restlessness\/refusal to sleep between feedings.<\/li>\n<li>Frequent crying.<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_newborn_kitten_gasping_for_air\"><\/span>Why is my newborn kitten gasping for air?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>It can come from environmental factors, such as maternal neglect, or it can be physical, such as congenital birth defects, low birth weight, anemia. Various infections also can play a role. The biggest thing to keep in mind is that kittens are very fragile, just like infants are, when they are born.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_normal_for_kittens_to_have_hiccups\"><\/span>Is it normal for kittens to have hiccups?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Yescats can get hiccups! Hiccups are more common in kittens than adult cats, and are usually caused by overeating, eating too quickly, or hairballs.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_kitten_hiccups_mean\"><\/span>What do kitten hiccups mean?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Kittens will commonly hiccup after eating or drinking, especially if they do so quickly. <b>Hiccups are also associated with being excited, nervous, or associated with hairballs. The theory is that the excitement can potentially increase the kitten&#8217;s breathing rate, which can stimulate the diaphragm.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_get_rid_of_my_kittens_hiccups\"><\/span>How do I get rid of my kittens hiccups?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Instead, try to prevent hiccups. If your cat hiccups after eating, for example, try <b>feeding her small amounts at a time or put a large toy in the middle of the dish so she has to eat around it. If she suffers from excessive hairballs, make sure you&#8217;re keeping up with regular grooming.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_hiccups_bad_for_kittens\"><\/span>Are hiccups bad for kittens?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While it may be rare for you to see your cat hiccuping, <b>it&#8217;s actually completely normal for cats and kittens to experience hiccups, just like humans and all mammals. While your cat&#8217;s little chirp may not sound like your hiccup, they are likely experiencing the same frustrating spasm.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_get_rid_of_my_cats_hiccups\"><\/span>How do I get rid of my cats hiccups?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>We think the best approach to cat hiccups is a preventative one. <b>Slow your cats eating down by using a puzzle feeder, an automatic feeder, or by squishing the wet food down at the bottom of their bowl; when eating slowly, they are less likely to ingest air and suffer hiccups.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_causes_cat_hiccups\"><\/span>What causes cat hiccups?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Cat hiccups in older cats are commonly caused by <b>gulping air from eating too fast and hairballs. Cat hiccups can also be caused by intestinal parasites, heartworm disease, feline asthma, heart disease, cancer, food allergies, or ingestion of a foreign body.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_know_when_a_kitten_is_going_to_die\"><\/span>How do you know when a kitten is going to die?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Signs Your Cat Could Be Dying<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Extra Hiding. Hiding is the telltale sign of illness in cats, but can be hard to define.  <\/li>\n<li>Not Eating. If your cat is feeling ill, she may not want to eat.  <\/li>\n<li>Not Drinking.  <\/li>\n<li>Decreased Mobility.  <\/li>\n<li>Behavioral Changes.  <\/li>\n<li>Poor Response to Treatments.  <\/li>\n<li>Poor Temperature Regulation.  <\/li>\n<li>Unkempt Appearance.<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_save_a_dying_newborn_kitten\"><\/span>How do you save a dying newborn kitten?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Wrap the kitten in a towel or blanket and add a heat source. A heating pad is an effective option, or alternatively, put rice in a sock or cloth bag and microwave it for a couple of minutes to heat it. Place a couple drops of Karo syrup or sugar dissolved in water in your cat&#8217;s mouth every three minutes.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_do_if_a_newborn_kitten_dies\"><\/span>What to do if a newborn kitten dies?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>2 <\/b><b>Part 2 of 3:<\/b><b>Helping a Dying Kitten<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Clear the kitten&#8217;s airway of any obstructions.  <\/li>\n<li>Put your mouth around the kitten&#8217;s nose and mouth and give three small puffs of air.  <\/li>\n<li>If your kitten is not breathing but has a heartbeat, only offer rescue breaths and skip chest compressions.<\/li>\n<li>Feel the kitten&#8217;s chest for a heartbeat.<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_it_take_for_a_kitten_to_die_from_fading_kitten_syndrome\"><\/span>How long does it take for a kitten to die from fading kitten syndrome?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dr. Eric Barchas says it is fading kitten syndrome. He explains, a staggering proportion of kittens succumb to fading kitten syndrome before they reach <b>nine weeks of age. Fifteen percent to twenty-seven percent die before nine weeks of age even in well-managed catteries.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_I_save_my_dying_kitten_gasping_for_air\"><\/span>How can I save my dying kitten gasping for air?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Resuscitate the kitten with CPR.<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Clear the kitten&#8217;s airway of any obstructions.  <\/li>\n<li>Put your mouth around the kitten&#8217;s nose and mouth and give three small puffs of air.  <\/li>\n<li>If your kitten is not breathing but has a heartbeat, only offer rescue breaths and skip chest compressions.<\/li>\n<li>Feel the kitten&#8217;s chest for a heartbeat.<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_kitten_gasp\"><\/span>Why does my kitten gasp?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Symptoms of Early Death in Cats<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Abruptly stop nursing.<\/li>\n<li>Failure to suckle at all.<\/li>\n<li>Lie separately away from the litter.<\/li>\n<li>Lethargy.<\/li>\n<li>Weight loss.<\/li>\n<li>Restlessness\/refusal to sleep between feedings.<\/li>\n<li>Frequent crying.<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_help_a_newborn_kitten_breathe\"><\/span>How do you help a newborn kitten breathe?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Cat Panting <b>Can Be Caused by Respiratory Diseases<\/b> Common causes of this are viral infections (including the herpes virus, which is one of the things we vaccinate for), and nasal polyps and tumors (more common in older cats). If a cat&#8217;s nose is congested or has a blockage, they may need to breathe out of their mouth.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_stop_a_cat_from_hiccuping\"><\/span>How do you stop a cat from hiccuping?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Kittens will commonly hiccup after eating or drinking, especially if they do so quickly. <b>Hiccups are also associated with being excited, nervous, or associated with hairballs. The theory is that the excitement can potentially increase the kitten&#8217;s breathing rate, which can stimulate the diaphragm.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_normal_for_newborn_kittens_to_get_hiccups\"><\/span>Is it normal for newborn kittens to get hiccups?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>We think the best approach to cat hiccups is a preventative one. <b>Slow your cats eating down by using a puzzle feeder, an automatic feeder, or by squishing the wet food down at the bottom of their bowl; when eating slowly, they are less likely to ingest air and suffer hiccups.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_it_mean_if_my_cat_has_hiccups\"><\/span>What does it mean if my cat has hiccups?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Yescats can get hiccups! Hiccups are more common in kittens than adult cats, and are usually caused by overeating, eating too quickly, or hairballs.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_cats_get_hiccups_when_purring\"><\/span>Can cats get hiccups when purring?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Instead, try to prevent hiccups. If your cat hiccups after eating, for example, try <b>feeding her small amounts at a time or put a large toy in the middle of the dish so she has to eat around it. If she suffers from excessive hairballs, make sure you&#8217;re keeping up with regular grooming.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_scare_hiccups_out_of_a_cat\"><\/span>Can you scare hiccups out of a cat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Yescats can get hiccups! Hiccups are more common in kittens than adult cats, and are usually caused by overeating, eating too quickly, or hairballs.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_cat_get_hiccups\"><\/span>Why does my cat get hiccups?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>We think the best approach to cat hiccups is a preventative one. <b>Slow your cats eating down by using a puzzle feeder, an automatic feeder, or by squishing the wet food down at the bottom of their bowl; when eating slowly, they are less likely to ingest air and suffer hiccups.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_cat_hiccuping_while_purring\"><\/span>Why is my cat hiccuping while purring?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Much the same as humans, the main reason cats get hiccups is <b>overeating or eating too quickly. Your cat may not be chewing his food properly, causing him to swallow excess air. (This is also a common reason for your cat throwing up wet food or passing gas.)<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_OK_for_cats_to_have_hiccups\"><\/span>Is it OK for cats to have hiccups?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Yescats can get hiccups! Hiccups are more common in kittens than adult cats, and are usually caused by overeating, eating too quickly, or hairballs. 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