What causes dogs to hiccup while resting?

Hiccups in Dogs

Dogs, particularly puppies, can get hiccups just like people. A spasm in the diaphragm pulls air abruptly into the lungs. The sudden rush of air can move the vocal cords creating the familiar sound.

Hiccups can come in rapid succession or have long delays in between. They can last for a few minutes or even longer. In general, hiccups are minor and usually go away on their own. They can be caused by what your dog ate or drank, some minor stomach disorder or stress.

If your dog hiccups all day, you should call your veterinarian. Hiccups can be exhausting and, in rare cases, could be a symptom of a more serious disorder.

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Puppies quite commonly get hiccups. When puppies eat and drink, they tend to ingest large quantities of air. Air, as it enters the esophagus and stomach, tends to trigger the hiccupping response. The authors have never seen an instance where hiccups was the result of any disease disorder. Consider hiccupping normal and common in dogs, and especially in puppies less than eight months of age.

There is really nothing you can do for a puppy with hiccups, other than have him rest quietly until the hiccups are gone. If you find certain circumstances such as extreme excitement seem to trigger the hiccups, you can try to avoid those types of situations.

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Hiccups are a disturbance of glottic nerves and they go a little nuts for a while, anything can cause the nerves to over react.