Сб, 14 апр 2018 Автор: Татьяна Качук
Hiccup worries not only us, but also our home
animals. And we, of course, want to know why this is happening, and
what can we do for a beloved pet. The article will explain
why puppy hiccups how to help him at this moment and when it is worth
consult a veterinarian to make sure that hiccups is not
a symptom of a more serious disease.
Contents
What is hiccups?
Hiccup is involuntary contraction of the diaphragm. Diaphragm
is a muscle septum of the internal skeletal muscle,
which separates the chest cavity from the abdominal. When the dog inhales,
the diaphragm shrinks and moves down, freeing up more space in
chest cavity for the expansion of the lungs. When the dog exhales,
the diaphragm relaxes and rises back into the chest cavity.
Usually the movements of the diaphragm are smooth and correct, but
sometimes muscle spasm happens, which we call hiccups.
What causes hiccups in dogs?
There are several reasons that lead to
hiccups in puppies. So, hiccups can cause:
– Nervous irritation of the diaphragm.
– Rapid absorption of food when the dog eats in large chunks,
ingesting a lot of excess air.
– A diet that contains a small amount of liquid food.
– Binge eating.
– High content in food seasonings (pepper, cumin, etc.).
– In case of insufficient use of plain drinking water.
– Hypothermia – general hypothermia (especially in dog breeds without
wool and shorthair, at a young age aggravated).
– High continuous physical activity – running,
jumps.
– Swallowing a foreign object by the puppy.
– Violations of the cardiovascular system.
– Violations of the nervous system.
– Defeat helminths.
– Asthma or other respiratory diseases.
– Excitement, emotions and stress that affect the frequency
breathing.
Why puppy hiccups: possible diseases
Usually a hiccup puppy is completely healthy and normal.
develops. However, hiccups can also manifest as
a symptom of a more serious health problem. Important to draw
attention to its duration. Normal rate is considered
time from several minutes to an hour. However, if the puppy hiccups more
for a long time – it is recommended to contact a veterinarian.
The veterinarian should examine the dog and establish a diagnosis. It is important to know
symptoms that may accompany hiccups and testify about
other diseases.
– Common symptoms of heart disease in puppies: cough,
difficulty breathing, any changes in behavior, loss of appetite,
weight loss or vice versa weight gain, general weakness, and sometimes
and fainting, anxiety, desire for solitude.
– Common symptoms of respiratory illness in puppies: cough and
hiccups along with sudden changes in dog breathing are
important signs, including dehydration, loud and severe
breathing, runny nose, sneezing, lethargy and anxiety.
– Common symptoms of gastrointestinal diseases in puppies: vomiting,
diarrhea, bloating, loss of appetite, discomfort, constipation. Everything
this may begin with hiccups.
– Common symptoms of intestinal worms in puppies: vomiting, diarrhea,
lethargy, black stools, worms in vomit or feces. Hiccups
may precede vomiting.
Although hiccups are in most cases absolutely
harmless to a puppy if you notice any of the listed
above symptoms, you should schedule a visit to the veterinary
the doctor.
How to ease and stop hiccups in a puppy?
How to help your pet to get rid of hiccups? And is it possible
this? Fortunately, there are several ways you can
try to stop the hiccups, depending on the reasons for her
occurrence. The main idea of all the ways is to calm the dog.
In addition, you should also keep calm, because your
puppy can feel your excitement and it will be difficult
calm down.
– You can try to get your puppy to drink a little
water. It often works in humans.
– If a hiccup appears after your dog eats, you
need to observe the process of eating. Puppy can
grab food too greedily and much, quickly, without stopping to
вздохнуть или выпить water. Try giving food to the little ones.
in portions or feed directly from the hand, while giving the puppy a drink
немного water.
– Massaging the stomach can be a great way to deal with
hiccups Put the puppy in a comfortable position and slowly
Massage the belly to relax the pet and rid it of
muscle spasms. This method also works if your puppy
excited
– Another way is to put the puppy on its back and hold its paws
with two hands vertically for a few minutes.
– It is important to distract the puppy. Do not let your pet stay
focused on hiccups. Start playing with him, it’s not only
will distract from an unpleasant situation, but also will help to quickly get rid of
spasms.
– Chlorpromazine and haloperidol are two drugs that can
be appointed by a veterinarian for a completely healthy dogs that
for some reason they hiccup too often, for a long time or
can’t stop hiccups at all. They are intended to
help the diaphragm to relax and stop shrinking.
– If the cause of hiccups is hypothermia, of course
Needless to say, you have to do something to help your dog.
get warm. You can use a blanket or heat your own.
body to regulate its temperature until hiccups
stop.
– For some reason, giving your dog something sweet,
for example, sugar, honey or maple syrup, you help her get rid
от spasms. There is no scientific explanation for this, but this method is actively
and successfully used by dog owners.
– Surgical intervention is performed in extremely rare
cases. When you and the vet tried all the ways to fight, but they
proved unsuccessful. Then the doctor can surgically intervene in
vomiting center of the dog and ensure the relaxation of the diaphragm.
If your dog is suffering from certain diseases such as
pancreatitis, dyspepsia, diseases of the gastrointestinal tract,
diseases of the nervous system, infection with intestinal worms that
cause a contraction of the diaphragm, the vet will determine the appropriate
treatment to relieve symptoms.
