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Are hot feet and hiccups normal for a 9-week German Shepherd puppy?

Updated on September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | German Shepherd | Male | 2 months and 8 days old

my 9weeks german shepherd under feet i a bit hotter. isit normal? and he always get hiccups

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Dr. Strydom, DVM

Answered By Dr. Strydom, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on March 9th, 2020

You cannot really assess a dog's temperature accurately unless you take the temperature rectally. Hiccups in puppies can be normal. I would not be overly worried about it unless he is vomiting, not wanting to eat or showing other signs of illness. If he tends to eat and/or drink fast that can cause hiccups so you can prevent that by using specials bowls to slow him down.

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