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Posted by RED REBELS on 03-19-2013 06:45 PM:

puppy hiccups?

I have a puppy that is 3/4 English Mastiff and 1/4 German Shepard that hiccups more than any other puppy I've ever seen. It happens every time he eats, drinks or gets excited.

Could it be cuz he's eating and drinking to fast?

Any thoughts and solutions are greatly appreciated.

Thanks!
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Posted by Duke6017 on 03-19-2013 06:52 PM:

I am no expert, but I dont think its anything to be worried about. Puppies get the hiccups alot. They grow out of it.

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Posted by hillbilly56 on 03-19-2013 06:58 PM:

pup

thats what im thinkin hes eatin and drinkin to fast my wifes shitzu will do that when she drinks water but shes lazy she wont drink for long periods of time then she drinks like crazy

Posted by RED REBELS on 03-19-2013 07:09 PM:

Re: pup

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Originally posted by hillbilly56
thats what im thinkin hes eatin and drinkin to fast my wifes shitzu will do that when she drinks water but shes lazy she wont drink for long periods of time then she drinks like crazy

thanks
I read somewhere that larger breeds tend to eat fast and it gives them hiccups and that putting something in their food will slow them down... I wonder if you can do that with water as well?

has anyone tried this?

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Posted by mauser06 on 03-19-2013 07:27 PM:

Might try raising its bowls....my new German shepherd pup did the same thing...raised his bowls and they have went away...instantly...

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Posted by RED REBELS on 03-19-2013 08:47 PM:

thank you

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Posted by mauser06 on 03-19-2013 08:51 PM:

Guess i should note...his bowls are about 8-12" off the ground now...not sure if there is a "proper height" but he isnt bent over to eat anymore and the hiccups are gone...if he eats my.parents little dogs food he hiccups...

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Posted by RED REBELS on 03-19-2013 08:55 PM:

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Originally posted by mauser06
Guess i should note...his bowls are about 8-12" off the ground now...not sure if there is a "proper height" but he isnt bent over to eat anymore and the hiccups are gone...if he eats my.parents little dogs food he hiccups...

there isnt a "set height" but "they" actually suggest that you raise all dog's food dishes so that their head is not down to eat, helps with digestion

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Posted by Dan Dogs on 03-19-2013 09:11 PM:

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Originally posted by mauser06
Might try raising its bowls....my new German shepherd pup did the same thing...raised his bowls and they have went away...instantly...

this is your solution.

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Posted by Cynthia on 03-19-2013 09:48 PM:

sometimes soften the food will help as well with the little ones as well as raising the bowl. had to do this with mine. now I just soften, not soaking wet, just damp

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