Every time I come over to my sisters house her puppy gets the hiccups. He is a pitbull/dalmation mix. The only reason I could think of is that I have a cat, and maybe he smells the cat, and has a reaction. Is there a reason for this?
2006-09-27 17:01:05 · 8 answers · asked by Renae 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
It is completely normal for a puppy to have hiccups off and on throughout the day. I'm sure the puppy gets hiccups whe you don't visit, too :-)
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.
2006-09-27 17:24:12 · answer #1 · answered by HDB 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Any canine owner will probably at some stage have heard dog hiccups. It is quite common, particularly puppies, for dog hiccups to occur, they get them 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. Dog hiccups can come in rapid succession or have long delays in between. They can last for a few minutes or even longer. In general, dog hiccups are minor and usually go away on their own.
The hiccups can be caused by what your dog ate or drank, some minor stomach disorder or stress. If your dog hiccups all day, then it would be wise to contact the local veterinarian. Dog hiccups can be exhausting for the animal and, in rare cases, could be a symptom of a more serious disorder. It has been suggested that hiccups in dogs - and humans for that matter - represent a primitive reflex similar to that of the opening and closing of gills in some lower vertebrate animals.
2006-09-27 17:11:00 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
dogs do get hiccups and it's probably just being excited that you are there. not a big deal, try not to let the puppy get so excited, don't feed into his excitement when you come over, ignore him until he settles down. wont' hurt him!
2006-09-27 17:07:22 · answer #3 · answered by cattledog_vinnie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it just wants to make you laugh, for real though, i guess it could be the cat but don't think its a problem
2006-09-27 17:08:51 · answer #4 · answered by THEBurgerKing 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
dogs don't get hiccups, it burps or just doesn't like intruders.
2006-09-27 17:03:31 · answer #5 · answered by miajj16 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
That means it hates you.
2006-09-27 17:08:38 · answer #6 · answered by BIG RED 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
excited.
2006-09-27 17:04:15 · answer #7 · answered by Diamond in the Rough 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
maybe....THE DOG HAS A CRUSH ON YOU?!?
2006-09-27 17:28:58 · answer #8 · answered by zan c 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋