My Dog Has hiccups at least once a day since he was a baby is this normal?
2006-09-01 07:59:36 · 13 answers · asked by awesome_eo 3 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Yes. Both my dogs and both of my cats get hiccups all the time. it is quite funny actually.
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"Why does my puppy hiccup?
Category: Canine
My puppy sure seems to hiccup a lot these days. Is this normal?
A temporary spasm of the diaphragm.
It is completely normal for a puppy to have hiccups off and on throughout the day. Hiccups sometimes start after eating a meal, but can occur at any time and last for up to several minutes. A hiccup is defined as a non-controllable spasmodic contraction of the diaphragm, causing a beginning inspiration of air that is suddenly stopped by closure of the glottis. The diaphragm is a muscle that separates the chest from the abdomen. It enables the lungs to bring in air during inspiration. When the diaphragm contracts, the air is quickly drawn in, but the glottis, a part of the "voice box," suddenly cuts it off.
Puppy hiccups will come and go. Eventually puppies grow out of them."
2006-09-01 08:01:28 · answer #1 · answered by doomooman168 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Dogs With Hiccups
2016-10-31 09:01:57 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well I don't know it normal to have hiccups once a day, but my dog get them now and then and I been told that normal.
2006-09-01 08:02:01 · answer #3 · answered by hiimsandy 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes my dogs always have hiccups
2006-09-01 08:12:30 · answer #4 · answered by stuff 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hiccups are perfectly normal in dogs. When my dog gets them, I talk to him in a calm voice and rub the area at the bottom of his breast bone...seems to help.
2006-09-01 08:30:37 · answer #5 · answered by talented mrs v 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A dog should be trained on how to eat, walk with you, not to bark, potty training and sleep on its place etc. You can teach anything to your puppy, dogs get trained easily with some good instructions. If you want some good training tips visit https://tinyurl.im/Azi2g
If properly trained, they should also understand whistle and gesture equivalents for all the relevant commands, e.g. short whistle or finger raised sit, long whistle or flat hand lay down, and so on.
It's important that they also get gestures and whistles as voice may not be sufficient over long distances and under certain circumstances.
2016-04-15 01:02:37 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A natural way for dogs to communicate is to bark at things they find or see, usually which are interesting or a threat to them. If you have a dog that barks too much, then you want to find a way to calm down the instinct by offering the best dog training. While you want to make sure your dog can express themselves sometimes by barking, you also want to focus on not letting the noise become a burden. Following are some of the dog training tips that help your dog to stop barking while establishing basic obedience rules for the home.
Start young. If you have an older dog that hasn't been trained to stop barking, it is difficult to stop. You want to make sure that you train puppies not to bark if they are doing it too much. The younger you start training them, the easier it will be for them to understand the dog training commands.
Understand what barking is for. Barks from a dog are used for several reasons. You want to make sure you understand why they bark and whether this can be prevented. Some common reasons for barking are from the dog being bored or lonely. If there are distractions that the dog feels are a threat, they may also bark. You can prevent dogs from barking by giving them extra attention or by getting another pet.
Reward them when they stop. Just like other types of obedience training, you can easily stop your dog from barking by showing them when to be quiet. This is known as one of the best dog training methods. Dog training commands and words such as saying quiet, with a voice that has a low tone, will easily stop your dog from barking. Once they do stop, you can reward them by telling them good in a higher tone and by giving them a treat. However, you need to do this instantly after they stop so they understand what the reward is for.
Anti bark collars. If your dog instinctively keeps barking at everything, then you can get a collar for extra training. When the dog barks, a stimulus or scent is set off which causes slight discomfort for the dog. If you aren't around and your dog starts barking, it will immediately stop them.
Know when to train. You want to make sure you don't leave your dog in a position where they can't express themselves. Even if you have neighbors who don't like the dog barking, there are certain times where they should be able to speak. Knowing when to apply commands and training and when to let them bark helps them to feel comfortable while allowing you to apply limitations.
The ability to offer the best dog training is one that is reliant on consistency and understanding your dog. If you have a pet that naturally wants to bark, then finding a way to monitor the behavior is the best step to take. Following these dog training tips can help you to establish better behavior with your dog while allowing them to express themselves at the right time.
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2016-04-15 00:09:06 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yep. Mine gets them at least once a day too. Perfectly normal.
2006-09-01 08:03:13 · answer #8 · answered by dollfacedbaby1 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
lol, i was wondering the same thing!!! my dog hiccups everytime he gets excited!
2006-09-01 08:01:49 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
my dog gets hiccups all the time too. doesnt seemt o bother her much, so im not worried.
2006-09-01 08:01:26 · answer #10 · answered by mathwizz83 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋