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Heaving Hiccups

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mylla

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Hello everyone, I was wondering how you get rid of heaving hiccups in a piggie. They've been lasting about three days and I was wondering if I could help my pig out. :(
 
does it occur at certain times, such as eating too quickly? or is it very often? my eddie has them quite alot bless him, but more because he has a tiny mouth and tries to eat too quickly.

if it has been alot then maybe a vets visit would be best, just to make sure nothing is irritating the airways or anything. x
 
Hi! If the hiccups are constant, then please see a vet; he may have some food stuck in his airways that he cannot dislodge.

Quite a few greedy piggies can get them when gulping down food too quickly; they can cough or hiccup afterwards.

http://www.oginet.com/pgurney/heavinghiccups.htm
 
Wiebke said:
Hi! If the hiccups are constant, then please see a vet; he may have some food stuck in his airways that he cannot dislodge.

Quite a few greedy piggies can get them when gulping down food too quickly; they can cough or hiccup afterwards.

http://www.oginet.com/pgurney/heavinghiccups.htm
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I currently cannot reach a vet so that is my worry but thank you for the advice.
 
biscandmatt said:
does it occur at certain times, such as eating too quickly? or is it very often? my eddie has them quite alot bless him, but more because he has a tiny mouth and tries to eat too quickly.

if it has been alot then maybe a vets visit would be best, just to make sure nothing is irritating the airways or anything. x
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These hiccups have been happening nonstop for quite a few days now. Poor jasper is getting quite tired of them too. :( He's eating and drinking just fine but I am still concerned. Thank you for your help though :)
 
Poor boy! I hope that you can find a vet soon! Have you got an out-of-hours emergency vet service in the US?
 
Wiebke said:
Poor boy! I hope that you can find a vet soon! Have you got an out-of-hours emergency vet service in the US?
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you I think I'll try that next. Thank you for all your help. :)
 
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