{"id":7928,"date":"2022-03-25T06:38:34","date_gmt":"2022-03-25T06:38:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-puppy-get-the-hiccups-so-much\/"},"modified":"2022-03-25T06:38:34","modified_gmt":"2022-03-25T06:38:34","slug":"why-does-my-puppy-get-the-hiccups-so-much","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-puppy-get-the-hiccups-so-much\/","title":{"rendered":"Why does my puppy get the hiccups so much?"},"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\/why-does-my-puppy-get-the-hiccups-so-much\/#Why_does_my_puppy_get_the_hiccups_so_much\" title=\"Why does my puppy get the hiccups so much?\">Why does my puppy get the hiccups so much?<\/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\/why-does-my-puppy-get-the-hiccups-so-much\/#Should_I_be_worried_if_my_puppy_has_hiccups\" title=\"Should I be worried if my puppy has hiccups?\">Should I be worried if my puppy has 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\/why-does-my-puppy-get-the-hiccups-so-much\/#Do_hiccups_hurt_puppies\" title=\"Do hiccups hurt puppies?\">Do hiccups hurt puppies?<\/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\/why-does-my-puppy-get-the-hiccups-so-much\/#Is_it_normal_for_puppies_to_get_hiccups_all_the_time\" title=\"Is it normal for puppies to get hiccups all the time?\">Is it normal for puppies to get hiccups all the time?<\/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\/why-does-my-puppy-get-the-hiccups-so-much\/#When_should_I_be_concerned_about_my_puppys_hiccups\" title=\"When should I be concerned about my puppy&#8217;s hiccups?\">When should I be concerned about my puppy&#8217;s 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\/why-does-my-puppy-get-the-hiccups-so-much\/#Is_it_normal_for_puppies_to_get_hiccups\" title=\"Is it normal for puppies to get hiccups?\">Is it normal for puppies to get hiccups?<\/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\/why-does-my-puppy-get-the-hiccups-so-much\/#Are_hiccups_painful_for_puppies\" title=\"Are hiccups painful for puppies?\">Are hiccups painful for puppies?<\/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\/why-does-my-puppy-get-the-hiccups-so-much\/#How_do_you_get_rid_of_puppy_hiccups\" title=\"How do you get rid of puppy hiccups?\">How do you get rid of puppy hiccups?<\/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\/why-does-my-puppy-get-the-hiccups-so-much\/#How_long_do_puppy_hiccups_last\" title=\"How long do puppy hiccups last?\">How long do puppy hiccups last?<\/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\/why-does-my-puppy-get-the-hiccups-so-much\/#Should_I_be_worried_if_my_puppy_hiccups_a_lot\" title=\"Should I be worried if my puppy hiccups a lot?\">Should I be worried if my puppy hiccups a lot?<\/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\/why-does-my-puppy-get-the-hiccups-so-much\/#Is_it_normal_for_puppies_to_have_hiccups_everyday\" title=\"Is it normal for puppies to have hiccups everyday?\">Is it normal for puppies to have hiccups everyday?<\/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\/why-does-my-puppy-get-the-hiccups-so-much\/#Is_it_normal_for_puppies_to_get_the_hiccups_a_lot\" title=\"Is it normal for puppies to get the hiccups a lot?\">Is it normal for puppies to get the hiccups a lot?<\/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\/why-does-my-puppy-get-the-hiccups-so-much\/#Can_hiccups_be_dangerous_for_puppies\" title=\"Can hiccups be dangerous for puppies?\">Can hiccups be dangerous for puppies?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_puppy_get_the_hiccups_so_much\"><\/span>Why does my puppy get the hiccups so much?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The most common cause of hiccups with puppies and dogs is <b>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.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_I_be_worried_if_my_puppy_has_hiccups\"><\/span>Should I be worried if my puppy has hiccups?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If your dog has hiccups for more than a few hours, or if your dog&#8217;s hiccups change to a wheezing sound, causes irregular or difficult breathing, you should take him to the vet to get checked out. Intractable hiccups could be a symptom of a more serious problem.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_hiccups_hurt_puppies\"><\/span>Do hiccups hurt puppies?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Do Hiccups Hurt Your Puppy? Although hiccups can be annoying to the person\/pet who has them, <b>they don&#8217;t hurt. They are more surprising than painful. Keep in mind that nothing bad is happening inside your puppy when he is hiccuping.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_normal_for_puppies_to_get_hiccups_all_the_time\"><\/span>Is it normal for puppies to get hiccups all the time?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you&#8217;re a first-time pet owner, seeing your pup&#8217;s tiny body jerk with every hiccup can be a little alarming. But relax, <b>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.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_should_I_be_concerned_about_my_puppys_hiccups\"><\/span>When should I be concerned about my puppy&#8217;s hiccups?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Occasional hiccups in dogs are normal and are nothing to worry about. However, if hiccups last more than a couple of hours, if they&#8217;re accompanied by other symptoms, or if they start affecting your pet&#8217;s life, it is best to speak to your vet.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_normal_for_puppies_to_get_hiccups\"><\/span>Is it normal for puppies to get hiccups?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you&#8217;re a first-time pet owner, seeing your pup&#8217;s tiny body jerk with every hiccup can be a little alarming. But relax, <b>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.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_hiccups_painful_for_puppies\"><\/span>Are hiccups painful for puppies?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Occasional hiccups in dogs are normal and are nothing to worry about. However, if hiccups last more than a couple of hours, if they&#8217;re accompanied by other symptoms, or if they start affecting your pet&#8217;s life, it is best to speak to your vet.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_get_rid_of_puppy_hiccups\"><\/span>How do you get rid of puppy hiccups?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Do Hiccups Hurt Dogs? Although they can&#8217;t speak to us, we can tell from a dog&#8217;s reactions that <b>hiccups do not hurt. They can be annoying when they last for long periods, but dogs tend to remain calm during these contractions, with no signs of stress, anxiety, or pain.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_do_puppy_hiccups_last\"><\/span>How long do puppy hiccups last?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>But there are three things that you can do that may be helpful to your hiccuping pup.<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Calm Irregular Breathing. Help your dog&#8217;s breathing pattern become more steady and rhythmic.  <\/li>\n<li>Drink Water. Like with humans, drinking water can assist with hiccups.  <\/li>\n<li>Slow Down at Dinner. Hiccups can occur if your dog is eating too fast.<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_I_be_worried_if_my_puppy_hiccups_a_lot\"><\/span>Should I be worried if my puppy hiccups a lot?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The most common cause of hiccups with puppies and dogs is <b>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.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_normal_for_puppies_to_have_hiccups_everyday\"><\/span>Is it normal for puppies to have hiccups everyday?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If your dog has hiccups for more than a few hours, or if your dog&#8217;s hiccups change to a wheezing sound, causes irregular or difficult breathing, you should take him to the vet to get checked out. Intractable hiccups could be a symptom of a more serious problem.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_normal_for_puppies_to_get_the_hiccups_a_lot\"><\/span>Is it normal for puppies to get the hiccups a lot?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you&#8217;re a first-time pet owner, seeing your pup&#8217;s tiny body jerk with every hiccup can be a little alarming. But relax, <b>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.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_hiccups_be_dangerous_for_puppies\"><\/span>Can hiccups be dangerous for puppies?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Does it have any underlying conditions that may be a cause for concern? Most of the time, dog hiccups are perfectly normal and will resolve themselves in a few minutes. However, <b>once the hiccups start to last for hours and begin to affect your dog&#8217;s quality of life, you should consider taking your fur baby to the vet<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Why does my puppy get the hiccups so much?Should I be worried if my puppy has hiccups?Do hiccups hurt puppies?Is it normal for puppies to get hiccups all the time?When should I be concerned about my puppy&#8217;s hiccups?Is it normal for puppies to get hiccups?Are hiccups painful for puppies?How do you get&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7928"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=7928"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7928\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=7928"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=7928"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=7928"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}