Guest Anonymous Posted May 21, 2003 Posted May 21, 2003 Ever since we brought Coal home (and the day we got him) he's had hic-ups! I'm not sure EXACTLLY what even causes hic-ups :lol: but it's making me worry a little. He has them probably EVERY DAY! He was sick when we first got him, and was really dehydrated (from stress and diareeha :-? ) so he'd been drinking a lot of fluids etc. He's okay now, but he still gets the hic-ups quite a lot. Is this something I should even be worrying about? I mean... they are just hic-ups... right? :-? Quote
Guest Anonymous Posted May 21, 2003 Posted May 21, 2003 yeah... at first they were cute, but they happen so often now... I've been searching like mad trying to find his adoption papers, it says on there when he needs to in to the vet next... but I can't seem to find them!!! :o I'm really hope someone didn't throw them out!! :evil: Quote
Guest Anonymous Posted May 21, 2003 Posted May 21, 2003 Hazel my dogs get hiccups too. Especially Bentley. He usually get them after eating. Maybe getting too much air in the stomach? I'm really not sure. Sorry I can't be of more help. Quote
mydogroxy Posted May 21, 2003 Posted May 21, 2003 when we first got roxy she had the hiccups everyday. as she started getting a little older they became less frequent and now she rarely has them. Quote
imported_Cassie Posted May 21, 2003 Posted May 21, 2003 This may ease your mind... Puppies quite commonly get hiccups. When puppies eat and drink, they tend to ingest large quantities of air. Air, as it enters the esophagus and stomach, tends to trigger the hiccupping response. The authors have never seen an instance where hiccups was the result of any disease disorder. Consider hiccupping normal and common in dogs, and especially in puppies less than eight months of age. There is really nothing you can do for a puppy with hiccups, other than have him rest quietly until the hiccups are gone. If you find certain circumstances such as extreme excitement seem to trigger the hiccups, you can try to avoid those types of situations. I found this article on Drs Foster & Smith website Quote
JackieMaya Posted May 21, 2003 Posted May 21, 2003 Once in a great while Jackie will get the hiccups, and I just give her some good pats on the back and they go away (like burping a baby). Quote
courtnek Posted May 22, 2003 Posted May 22, 2003 hiccups are caused by air getting trapped between the diaphragm and the lungs - eating too fast can cause it, so can too much excitement. Jackie has the correct fix - burp him. Make him lay down, then pat him with slow, even taps (like burping a baby) just behind the shoulders. This helps the trapped air escape and then the hiccups go away. He's a pup - running around, eats like there will never be food again (another Lab trait) and always excited..... I think he is clueing in on your excitment at owning him. You may need to tone down a little too Hazel - LOL :D Quote
Guest Anonymous Posted May 22, 2003 Posted May 22, 2003 Okay, so... him pulling the foot stool around in circles right now probably doesn't help eh? :o :lol: I'm thinkin I should stop him, but it's REALLY FUNNY!! :lol: Thanks real lots guys!! I will try the "burping" thing! I figured it wouldn't really be anything to worry about... but... you know :wink: Quote
courtnek Posted May 22, 2003 Posted May 22, 2003 No, dont stop him. Let him wear himself out - if he likes to play with the footstool, consider it a blessing he's not dragging your dirty clothes out of the hamper - LOL :lol: Quote
Guest Anonymous Posted May 22, 2003 Posted May 22, 2003 :lol: Oh man, someone has SERIOUSLY got to teach him that MY UNDERWEAR ARE NOT TOYS!! :o Today, he stoll three paires underwear, two (different) shoes, two blankets, a sock, and about 5 dish rags! I don't even know WHERE he's getting these dish rags! PLUS he draged our HUGE (like 50 times his little size!!) laundry basket out into the boot room, just to get my underwear! I'll tell ya... he is EVIL! :lol: Quote
imported_Debbie Posted May 23, 2003 Posted May 23, 2003 HazelNutMeg napisał(a)::lol: Oh man, someone has SERIOUSLY got to teach him that MY UNDERWEAR ARE NOT TOYS!! :o Today, he stoll three paires underwear, two (different) shoes, two blankets, a sock, and about 5 dish rags! I don't even know WHERE he's getting these dish rags! PLUS he draged our HUGE (like 50 times his little size!!) laundry basket out into the boot room, just to get my underwear! I'll tell ya... he is EVIL! :lol: No he isn't ..... he's a cutie patootie little doll baby !! :angel: Quote
Mary's Mama Posted May 23, 2003 Posted May 23, 2003 Stewie's 14 weeks now and gets the hiccups multiple times a day. I heard an old wives tail that says the hiccups means your growing :lol: I figure that must be it. :wink: Quote
Rowie-the-Pooh Posted May 23, 2003 Posted May 23, 2003 Awwwwwwwwwwww cuttle little Coaley Moley! :D :D :D I love that nick name! :D Glad to see he's OK :wink: I want a puppy again!(Seriouse puppy fever! :o ) That foot stool thing is too cute! :D :D :D Quote
Rosebud Posted May 23, 2003 Posted May 23, 2003 :D Oh Shara you have a terribly two child with alot of puppy curiosity. I would burp Sally & Rocket when they would get the hiccups, once they went away they would give me kisses saying Thanks mom. :angel: Quote
Guest Anonymous Posted May 23, 2003 Posted May 23, 2003 hee hee, awe thanks guys!! You should see the chunk he took outa my hand! :o But it was funny! I was getting him to bark, I would bark at him, and he'd bark back. Although he'd snip at me :x Still working on gettin him not to bite!! :drinking: Only problem now... I've taught him how to bark, but where's the "OFF" button?!?! :o My fault for teaching him the "ON" button though I guess :roll: Oh I just want SLEEP!! I haven't been able to sleep the past few nights because... well... stress and stuff :-? and so I've been missing class a lot in the morning, but i don't even get my catch up sleep then anyway cuz this little brat thinks it's time to get up and bark at mommy!!! :drinking: :o :cry: Quote
mouseatthebusstop Posted May 23, 2003 Posted May 23, 2003 DON'T WORRY ABOUT COALEY JUST ENJOY HIM :) Quote
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