Posts Tagged ‘puppy’

Your puppy is hiccupping frequently and you are getting worried. Of course as a puppy “mom” repeated hiccups can be alarming. This being said however, it is generally normal behavior in a puppy. Hiccups can begin right after eating a meal, but can occur anytime and can persist for a few minutes.

For a puppy, hiccups without regurgitation are generally not a sign for alarm. However, regurgitation, which is the act of suddenly upchucking undigested food or water with hardly any effort by the dog.

Vomiting on the other hand requires heaving, wrenching and abdominal activity and it generally takes more time and effort on the part of the dog. Frequent Regurgitation after eating in puppies can be caused by abnormalities of the esophagus which may be the result of a birth defect that may require surgical intervention.

If there are any concerns, contact your vet.

Kudzu is truly a gem! We saw her again at the Great Pyrenees rescue in Winston/Salem, NC. She is not ready to come home with us yet, but the 1-1/2 hour drive to see her was worth it! All her others sisters and brother are adopted, except Amber. She still needs a home as well as the other beautiful dogs there.