Do dogs get hiccups?

The infection with intestinal worms causes hiccups in dogs as well. Asthma or other respiratory diseases may have hiccups as a symptom. Excitement, emotion and stress may trigger hiccups too. This is because the dog's breathing rate changes. read more

Like humans, dogs get hiccups when the muscles that control the diaphragm involuntarily contract. If your dog has a short bout of hiccups, do not be concerned. In fact, hiccups can be beneficial for dogs, as they help them to relieve gas in the stomach. read more

Like human hiccups, there is really nothing much to worry about your dog or puppy getting hiccups, because they usually go away after a minute or two. But if your dog or pup gets them frequently, or they linger for more than 30 minutes, or the dog is experiencing slight coughing, then it is time to go see the vet. read more

Dog hiccups are more frequent in puppies, but adult dogs may also have the hiccups. Hiccups may be caused by excitement, stress or certain drugs. Typically, dog hiccups will go away without treatment and there is no need for any medication. read more