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Dog Gets “Super Annoyed” At Mom For Not Curing His Hiccups

Images show a dog with hiccups looking to his mommy for help as she laughs at his predicament.

Dog hiccups can be hilarious—at least for the humans watching. But for the dog, they can be confusing and distressing. While we laugh at our little friends, they wonder what is happening and why we’re not making it stop. Most dog hiccups are harmless and temporary. After you finish laughing, we’ll discuss some common causes and things you can do to help your pup.

Watching, if you’re a new pet parent or have never seen a dog with hiccups, can be distressing. While we began by poking fun at the unfortunate pup in the video, he was confused by this new thing. He is asking his pet parent for help.

Image shows a chocolate Labrador looking at his mom with a pleading expression.
Image from TikTok.

Understanding what causes dog hiccups is the first step. The causes can include eating or drinking too fast, stress, anxiety, overexcitement, food that is too spicy, medications, or excess gas in the stomach. Dogs hiccup 4 to 60 times per minute, and the response is more common in puppies than in adult animals.

One of the most common causes is the dog gulping air into their stomach while eating too fast. Slowing down your dog’s eating will help alleviate recurring hiccups. Another method to help your dog is to calm their breathing. Sometimes, a good belly rub will cure the issue. If you can, coax your dog into drinking water slowly to help.

Image shows a chocolate Labrador with dog hiccups, looking at his mommy for help.
Image from TikTok.

If your dog’s hiccups last more than three to four hours, please take them to a vet to be checked for other causes. Although watching your dog can be humorous, please don’t allow them to struggle too long. You are not a bad dog parent for laughing at your dog while they struggled. Please share this helpful information.

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