Does your dog have hiccups

Some owners may find that their dog will burp while eating or suddenly burp while lying down to sleep after eating. In fact, these are normal phenomena, and dogs can burp like humans, but owners should observe, depending on the situation, whether the dog is burping normally or frequently, which are different in nature.



Dogs hiccup because when they inhale their diaphragm contracts and moves downward, leaving more room in the chest cavity for the lungs to expand. When he exhales, the diaphragm relaxes and moves up into the thoracic cavity. Normally, the movement of the diaphragm is smooth and regular, but when the muscle suddenly spasms, it hiccups.

Why do dogs hiccup

1. Too excited to eat too fast. Eating causes a lot of air to enter the dog's stomach with the swallowing action, and when the stomach fills up, the excess air is expelled as burps or farts in order to relieve the pressure.

2. hiccups can also be related to the food your dog eats. If your dog eats human food or alkaline food that reacts with stomach acid, it can also produce large amounts of gas.

3. hiccups are also related to the breed of dog. Some short-nosed dogs, for example: Boston Terriers, Boxers, Bulldogs and Pugs. They have a unique head and face structure that makes it easier for them to bring gas inside while eating.



4. the presence of parasites in the body. Beware of the presence of parasites in the dog's body if the dog burps frequently and appears tired, accompanied by diarrhea and vomiting; worms such as heartworms or roundworms can cause damage to the dog's respiratory tract.

5. stomach disease. If the dog has gastroenteritis, acid reflux, gastric torsion or flatulence, all of which can cause frequent hiccups.

6. breathing problems. If a dog keeps hiccuping, sneezing or panting is not a good sign, the dog may be may be suffering from pneumonia, bronchitis and other respiratory diseases, these conditions can seriously endanger your dog's life, be sure to take your dog to the doctor in time.

What to do if your dog has normal hiccups

1. slow down the speed at which your dog eats. Dogs tend to eat too fast when they are too excited, and not only do they tend to choke themselves, they also take in a lot of air; owners can also buy their dogs a slow food bowl so that they can't sweep food into their stomachs as fast as they want, or they can add a little water to their food, which allows them to slowly lick the food into their mouths.

2. feed your dog some water. For humans, drinking more water when they have hiccups will help, and drinking water for dogs will do the same thing.

3. rubbing the dog's chest while the owner is hiccuping, which helps to relax the dog's diaphragm.



4. to divert the dog's attention, the owner can suddenly throw the dog a toy to distract him or give him a small fright.

If the dog is suffering from gastrointestinal problems, you can buy him some health supplements to regulate his intestinal flora, supplement probiotics to balance the flora and strengthen his immune system, which will also reduce the possibility of gastrointestinal diseases.



In general, it is normal for a dog to have hiccups, and as long as the hiccups are not caused by disease, the owner can help reduce them in life, but if they are due to disease, they should seek medical attention in a timely manner.

Dogs suddenly keep hiccuping

1. Eating too quickly is the most common cause of hiccups in dogs, followed by cold, which can also cause hiccups and prevent the dog from regulating its body temperature smoothly through its mouth, and can even cause shortness of breath.
To prevent this from happening, you can use a towel or small blanket to help keep your dog warm. In addition, illness or discomfort may also cause your dog to hiccup.
For example, internal parasites may cause intestinal abnormalities, asthma, pneumonia, heart disease, epilepsy, etc. In addition to illness, eating toys or toilet paper by mistake may also cause breathing difficulties.
If there are any abnormalities, you should go to the hospital as soon as possible. Although hiccups are a minor symptom, most of them will heal naturally.

Dogs hiccups may be a body problem

Occasional hiccups are a normal occurrence for us, but when it happens to a dog, owners should not take it lightly, because hiccups in a dog can mean that something is wrong with its body. Generally speaking, the causes of hiccups in dogs are usually the following 6 kinds.

1. Eating too fast


Some dogs eat very fast and can't wait to see the food, swallowing it directly in large mouthfuls, causing a lot of pressure on the esophagus and the stomach and intestines, which leads to hiccups. In this case, we need to let the dog to develop a good habit of eating slowly.

2, the dog food is not the right hardness and softness


If the softness of the dog food is not suitable for the dog's stomach, it is also possible to cause the dog to burp. If you suspect that your dog is hiccuping because it is not adapted to the current dog food, it is recommended to try a different brand to see if it will ease.

3, ate irritating food


Foods that are more stimulating, such as chili, ginger, intended, and pepper, can have an effect on the dog's esophagus and cause spasms in the dog's diaphragm. In this case, the hiccups last for a relatively short time in general.

4, nervous


Dogs that have just been bought back are prone to hiccups, which is due to the fact that dogs can feel nervous and stressed about unfamiliar surroundings. At this time, we should reassure our dogs and let them relax, and the situation will naturally improve.

5, feeling cold


In the period just after eating, once the dog feels cold, there will be hiccups, shortness of breath symptoms. Especially in winter, owners should focus on keeping their dogs warm and help them regulate their body temperature to stop the hiccups.

6, talking in your sleep


Sometimes, the dog will suddenly appear hiccups, legs and feet twitching abnormal reaction when sleeping. You can rest assured that this is just the dog talking in his sleep. Place your hand next to your dog and he will settle down and go back to sleep.

The best way to avoid hiccups is to pay more attention to your dog in your daily feeding, give it healthy food, help it develop good eating habits, and keep it warm when it's cold.