Why does my new puppy keep getting hiccups? Is it normal or a concern?

Puppy hiccups are quite common and typically become less frequent with age. Often this is due to gulping air with excitement or eating/drinking to fast. If the latter is the case you can try feeding on a plate with a cup or rock in the middle to make her eat around it thus slowing her down. I hope this helps and thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach!

Hiccups are normal in puppies and usually occur when they get tired. They will outgrow this! A cough can be nothing. It minor irritation from the new allegens and environment or from a mild case of kennel cough. If it progresses or seems to interfere with daily life then I would get it checked. If. It make sure you mention it when her vaccines are due

Thank you for submitting your question regarding Luffy. Hiccups are very common in puppies. Eating fast may contribute, but it seems to be something that affects the majority of puppies. He should outgrow it given time. I hope this information helps!

No need to worry! Hiccups are common in puppies. The twitching and making noises is normal too. Puppies and dogs dream, so these movements and sounds can be in response to dreams they are having. I have a dog who barks in her sleep sometimes, and her legs move. I like to think she is chasing something :-)

I am sorry that Daxon is having hiccups, but rest assured they are very normal for puppies. Their gastrointestinal tracts are immature and still developing. Hiccups are sudden, involuntary contractions of the diaphragm muscle. As the muscle contracts repeatedly, the opening between the vocal cords snaps shut to check the inflow of air and makes the hiccup sound. Because these areas are still developing in puppies, they are prone to more frequent hiccups then older dogs. My philosophy is often that less is more. Meaning that, the hiccups are natural, and therefore we shouldn't interfere with unnecessary medications. If the hiccups are slightly frustrating for you to hear, perhaps you could try distracting or redirecting Daxon when they occur. This might "trick his system" into halting the hiccups. Here are a few of my favorite interactive toys; http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?c=3307+3+40+25413&pcatid=25413 http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?c=3307+3+40+26279&pcatid=26279

Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Hiccups are spasms of the diaphragm and can occur from excitement, eating or drinking too fast (swallows air), stress or fatigue. If Axie is eating and drinking and NOT retching or vomiting I would think he should be fine. Also be sure he can rest comfortably and his belly isn't swollen. If he won't eat or is vomiting or retching you should contact the owners and take him to a Vet. If all else is fine maybe check in on him an lunch. Good luck!

Hello and welcome to Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. Puppies do hiccup more than adult dogs, and a clicking sound can be normal. Just watch Luffy and as long as he is eating/drinking/pooping and playing normally don't worry. Best of luck with Luffy!