Comments for The Pet Vet Speaks http://www.thepetvetspeaks.com Common Sense for Pet Owners Wed, 23 Jun 2010 21:00:59 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 Comment on Can animals get the hiccups?…? by Catriona S http://www.thepetvetspeaks.com/can-cats-get-the-hiccups/can-animals-get-the-hiccups/comment-page-1#comment-394 Catriona S Wed, 23 Jun 2010 21:00:59 +0000 http://www.thepetvetspeaks.com/can-cats-get-the-hiccups/can-animals-get-the-hiccups#comment-394 Yes<br><b>References : </b><br> Yes
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]]> Comment on Can animals get the hiccups?…? by moonwalk http://www.thepetvetspeaks.com/can-cats-get-the-hiccups/can-animals-get-the-hiccups/comment-page-1#comment-393 moonwalk Wed, 23 Jun 2010 20:46:59 +0000 http://www.thepetvetspeaks.com/can-cats-get-the-hiccups/can-animals-get-the-hiccups#comment-393 yes my cat hiccups,but my cat also burps<br><b>References : </b><br> yes my cat hiccups,but my cat also burps
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]]> Comment on Can animals get the hiccups?…? by just_missp http://www.thepetvetspeaks.com/can-cats-get-the-hiccups/can-animals-get-the-hiccups/comment-page-1#comment-392 just_missp Wed, 23 Jun 2010 20:14:59 +0000 http://www.thepetvetspeaks.com/can-cats-get-the-hiccups/can-animals-get-the-hiccups#comment-392 yes its possible<br><b>References : </b><br> yes its possible
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]]> Comment on Can animals get the hiccups?…? by ♪♫ Seattle ♫♪ http://www.thepetvetspeaks.com/can-cats-get-the-hiccups/can-animals-get-the-hiccups/comment-page-1#comment-391 ♪♫ Seattle ♫♪ Wed, 23 Jun 2010 19:58:59 +0000 http://www.thepetvetspeaks.com/can-cats-get-the-hiccups/can-animals-get-the-hiccups#comment-391 Hi there...cats definitely can get hiccups. There is a muscle that is located between a cats lungs and their abdomen called the diaphragm. Hiccups happen when a diaphragm gets irritated and then spasms. The spasms push an irregular breath up and across the vocal box which produces the hiccup sound. Hiccups in cats: http://ruralroute2.com/kitten_hiccups.php<br><b>References : </b><br>Animal Trainer to domestic and exotic cats 27 year friendship with a veterinarian Hi there…cats definitely can get hiccups.

There is a muscle that is located between a cats lungs and their abdomen called the diaphragm. Hiccups happen when a diaphragm gets irritated and then spasms. The spasms push an irregular breath up and across the vocal box which produces the hiccup sound.

Hiccups in cats: http://ruralroute2.com/kitten_hiccups.php
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]]> Comment on Can my cat get the hiccups? by leftygirl_75 http://www.thepetvetspeaks.com/can-cats-get-the-hiccups/can-my-cat-get-the-hiccups/comment-page-1#comment-364 leftygirl_75 Wed, 23 Jun 2010 19:43:59 +0000 http://www.thepetvetspeaks.com/can-cats-get-the-hiccups/can-my-cat-get-the-hiccups#comment-364 yes, dogs and cats both do<br><b>References : </b><br> yes, dogs and cats both do
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]]> Comment on Can animals get the hiccups?…? by Phoebhart http://www.thepetvetspeaks.com/can-cats-get-the-hiccups/can-animals-get-the-hiccups/comment-page-1#comment-390 Phoebhart Wed, 23 Jun 2010 19:32:59 +0000 http://www.thepetvetspeaks.com/can-cats-get-the-hiccups/can-animals-get-the-hiccups#comment-390 Yes... my cat gets the hiccups occassionally when he goes under the covers. I just lift the covers up and give him some air. Opening a window also does the trick.<br><b>References : </b><br> Yes… my cat gets the hiccups occassionally when he goes under the covers. I just lift the covers up and give him some air. Opening a window also does the trick.
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]]> Comment on Actual employee excuses for missing work? by luck dragon http://www.thepetvetspeaks.com/can-cats-get-the-hiccups/actual-employee-excuses-for-missing-work/comment-page-1#comment-419 luck dragon Wed, 23 Jun 2010 19:18:59 +0000 http://www.thepetvetspeaks.com/can-cats-get-the-hiccups/actual-employee-excuses-for-missing-work#comment-419 ha ha ha funny<br><b>References : </b><br> ha ha ha funny
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]]> Comment on Can my cat get the hiccups? by iggy465 http://www.thepetvetspeaks.com/can-cats-get-the-hiccups/can-my-cat-get-the-hiccups/comment-page-1#comment-363 iggy465 Wed, 23 Jun 2010 19:16:59 +0000 http://www.thepetvetspeaks.com/can-cats-get-the-hiccups/can-my-cat-get-the-hiccups#comment-363 yes they can My cats get them usually after eating with some playing involved.<br><b>References : </b><br> yes they can My cats get them usually after eating with some playing involved.
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]]> Comment on Actual employee excuses for missing work? by angel beth http://www.thepetvetspeaks.com/can-cats-get-the-hiccups/actual-employee-excuses-for-missing-work/comment-page-1#comment-418 angel beth Wed, 23 Jun 2010 19:07:59 +0000 http://www.thepetvetspeaks.com/can-cats-get-the-hiccups/actual-employee-excuses-for-missing-work#comment-418 To long so I didn't even read it!! I just wanted the two points!!! Thanks <ab><br><b>References : </b><br> To long so I didn’t even read it!!
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]]> Comment on Actual employee excuses for missing work? by Nemesis http://www.thepetvetspeaks.com/can-cats-get-the-hiccups/actual-employee-excuses-for-missing-work/comment-page-1#comment-417 Nemesis Wed, 23 Jun 2010 18:55:59 +0000 http://www.thepetvetspeaks.com/can-cats-get-the-hiccups/actual-employee-excuses-for-missing-work#comment-417 Good ones Jim.<br><b>References : </b><br> Good ones Jim.
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]]> Comment on Can animals get the hiccups?…? by evil_kandykid http://www.thepetvetspeaks.com/can-cats-get-the-hiccups/can-animals-get-the-hiccups/comment-page-1#comment-389 evil_kandykid Wed, 23 Jun 2010 18:53:59 +0000 http://www.thepetvetspeaks.com/can-cats-get-the-hiccups/can-animals-get-the-hiccups#comment-389 Yes animals can get hiccups. They generally don't make noises when they do so though. You should probably keep an eye on your cat. Make sure its eating normal, going to the bathroom, playing as usual, etc. If anything has changed, you might want to take it to the vet. While it was probably nothing, you can never be too sure.<br><b>References : </b><br> Yes animals can get hiccups.

They generally don’t make noises when they do so though. You should probably keep an eye on your cat. Make sure its eating normal, going to the bathroom, playing as usual, etc. If anything has changed, you might want to take it to the vet.

While it was probably nothing, you can never be too sure.
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]]> Comment on Actual employee excuses for missing work? by cowboy_style http://www.thepetvetspeaks.com/can-cats-get-the-hiccups/actual-employee-excuses-for-missing-work/comment-page-1#comment-416 cowboy_style Wed, 23 Jun 2010 18:44:59 +0000 http://www.thepetvetspeaks.com/can-cats-get-the-hiccups/actual-employee-excuses-for-missing-work#comment-416 think i might try i'm sad or my wheelchair broke down!<br><b>References : </b><br> think i might try
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]]> Comment on Can my cat get the hiccups? by Katndriver http://www.thepetvetspeaks.com/can-cats-get-the-hiccups/can-my-cat-get-the-hiccups/comment-page-1#comment-362 Katndriver Wed, 23 Jun 2010 18:38:59 +0000 http://www.thepetvetspeaks.com/can-cats-get-the-hiccups/can-my-cat-get-the-hiccups#comment-362 They sure do! I have 7 cats (and have had cats all of my adult life), and they do periodically get hiccups. It's so funny, as the time between hiccups is shorter than for humans. Not harmful or anything to worry about. They normally don't get them very often.<br><b>References : </b><br> They sure do! I have 7 cats (and have had cats all of my adult life), and they do periodically get hiccups. It’s so funny, as the time between hiccups is shorter than for humans. Not harmful or anything to worry about. They normally don’t get them very often.
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]]> Comment on Can animals get the hiccups?…? by intrepid http://www.thepetvetspeaks.com/can-cats-get-the-hiccups/can-animals-get-the-hiccups/comment-page-1#comment-388 intrepid Wed, 23 Jun 2010 18:34:59 +0000 http://www.thepetvetspeaks.com/can-cats-get-the-hiccups/can-animals-get-the-hiccups#comment-388 Yes. I have a miniature poodle and she gets the hiccups about once a week. I guess she swallows too fast.<br><b>References : </b><br> Yes. I have a miniature poodle and she gets the hiccups about once a week. I guess she swallows too fast.
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]]> Comment on Actual employee excuses for missing work? by val f1 nutter http://www.thepetvetspeaks.com/can-cats-get-the-hiccups/actual-employee-excuses-for-missing-work/comment-page-1#comment-415 val f1 nutter Wed, 23 Jun 2010 18:21:59 +0000 http://www.thepetvetspeaks.com/can-cats-get-the-hiccups/actual-employee-excuses-for-missing-work#comment-415 lol. my sister and i went to longleat. she was working evenings and was due to start work at 6. we worked it out we would have plenty of time to get her there if we left longleat at 4.30. we went in the maze - big mistake. we couldn't find our way out and needless to say she didn't get to work that day. another time i was moving my garden shed. i dismantled it and my sis was helping me move one of the panels. it slipped out of my hand and landed on her foot. ouch. she told everyone in her work i had dropped a shed on her. she forgot to say we had taken it apart first. they must have thought i was wonder woman or something to lift the whole shed lol<br><b>References : </b><br> lol. my sister and i went to longleat. she was working evenings and was due to start work at 6. we worked it out we would have plenty of time to get her there if we left longleat at 4.30. we went in the maze – big mistake. we couldn’t find our way out and needless to say she didn’t get to work that day. another time i was moving my garden shed. i dismantled it and my sis was helping me move one of the panels. it slipped out of my hand and landed on her foot. ouch. she told everyone in her work i had dropped a shed on her. she forgot to say we had taken it apart first. they must have thought i was wonder woman or something to lift the whole shed lol
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]]> Comment on Actual employee excuses for missing work? by brazilianpuss http://www.thepetvetspeaks.com/can-cats-get-the-hiccups/actual-employee-excuses-for-missing-work/comment-page-1#comment-414 brazilianpuss Wed, 23 Jun 2010 18:11:59 +0000 http://www.thepetvetspeaks.com/can-cats-get-the-hiccups/actual-employee-excuses-for-missing-work#comment-414 lol Had a friend who sneezed and put a disc out in his back - was off work for weeks.<br><b>References : </b><br> lol Had a friend who sneezed and put a disc out in his back – was off work for weeks.
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]]> Comment on Can animals get the hiccups?…? by joluvzanz http://www.thepetvetspeaks.com/can-cats-get-the-hiccups/can-animals-get-the-hiccups/comment-page-1#comment-387 joluvzanz Wed, 23 Jun 2010 17:55:59 +0000 http://www.thepetvetspeaks.com/can-cats-get-the-hiccups/can-animals-get-the-hiccups#comment-387 yes animals can have hiccups...if you type your question into the yahoo search bar it will give you some links to animals having hiccups...<br><b>References : </b><br> yes animals can have hiccups…if you type your question into the yahoo search bar it will give you some links to animals having hiccups…
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]]> Comment on Can my cat get the hiccups? by dixie http://www.thepetvetspeaks.com/can-cats-get-the-hiccups/can-my-cat-get-the-hiccups/comment-page-1#comment-361 dixie Wed, 23 Jun 2010 17:54:59 +0000 http://www.thepetvetspeaks.com/can-cats-get-the-hiccups/can-my-cat-get-the-hiccups#comment-361 Yes. My cat has hiccups every now and then. They don't last long. She usually gets a drink of water and they go away. Nothing to worry about.<br><b>References : </b><br> Yes. My cat has hiccups every now and then. They don’t last long. She usually gets a drink of water and they go away. Nothing to worry about.
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]]> Comment on Can animals get the hiccups?…? by BudsWife http://www.thepetvetspeaks.com/can-cats-get-the-hiccups/can-animals-get-the-hiccups/comment-page-1#comment-386 BudsWife Wed, 23 Jun 2010 17:49:59 +0000 http://www.thepetvetspeaks.com/can-cats-get-the-hiccups/can-animals-get-the-hiccups#comment-386 Yes, one of our cats gets hiccups occasionally and she seems startled and somewhat offended when she does.<br><b>References : </b><br> Yes, one of our cats gets hiccups occasionally and she seems startled and somewhat offended when she does.
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]]> Comment on Actual employee excuses for missing work? by angela d http://www.thepetvetspeaks.com/can-cats-get-the-hiccups/actual-employee-excuses-for-missing-work/comment-page-1#comment-413 angela d Wed, 23 Jun 2010 17:31:59 +0000 http://www.thepetvetspeaks.com/can-cats-get-the-hiccups/actual-employee-excuses-for-missing-work#comment-413 the last one is definatly the best!! ha ha ha gave me a good laugh. star for u just cuz of bordum... enjoy!<br><b>References : </b><br> the last one is definatly the best!! ha ha ha gave me a good laugh. star for u just cuz of bordum… enjoy!
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]]> Comment on Can animals get the hiccups?…? by Heather L http://www.thepetvetspeaks.com/can-cats-get-the-hiccups/can-animals-get-the-hiccups/comment-page-1#comment-385 Heather L Wed, 23 Jun 2010 17:27:59 +0000 http://www.thepetvetspeaks.com/can-cats-get-the-hiccups/can-animals-get-the-hiccups#comment-385 I think they can. It is just a miscommunication between the brain and the epiglottis & diaphragm (the large muscle under the lungs). My cat seemed have them before.<br><b>References : </b><br> I think they can. It is just a miscommunication between the brain and the epiglottis & diaphragm (the large muscle under the lungs). My cat seemed have them before.
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]]> Comment on Can my cat get the hiccups? by dd http://www.thepetvetspeaks.com/can-cats-get-the-hiccups/can-my-cat-get-the-hiccups/comment-page-1#comment-360 dd Wed, 23 Jun 2010 17:07:59 +0000 http://www.thepetvetspeaks.com/can-cats-get-the-hiccups/can-my-cat-get-the-hiccups#comment-360 yup, just like people.<br><b>References : </b><br> yup, just like people.
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]]> Comment on Actual employee excuses for missing work? by sweetcrazylady http://www.thepetvetspeaks.com/can-cats-get-the-hiccups/actual-employee-excuses-for-missing-work/comment-page-1#comment-412 sweetcrazylady Wed, 23 Jun 2010 16:53:59 +0000 http://www.thepetvetspeaks.com/can-cats-get-the-hiccups/actual-employee-excuses-for-missing-work#comment-412 u know that im gonna use some of them. KOOOOOOOOL!!!!<br><b>References : </b><br> u know that im gonna use some of them. KOOOOOOOOL!!!!
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]]> Comment on Can animals get the hiccups?…? by pojo http://www.thepetvetspeaks.com/can-cats-get-the-hiccups/can-animals-get-the-hiccups/comment-page-1#comment-384 pojo Wed, 23 Jun 2010 16:52:59 +0000 http://www.thepetvetspeaks.com/can-cats-get-the-hiccups/can-animals-get-the-hiccups#comment-384 YES, MY BEAGLE GETS THEM OCCASIONALLY<br><b>References : </b><br> YES, MY BEAGLE GETS THEM OCCASIONALLY
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]]> Comment on Actual employee excuses for missing work? by babyblue http://www.thepetvetspeaks.com/can-cats-get-the-hiccups/actual-employee-excuses-for-missing-work/comment-page-1#comment-411 babyblue Wed, 23 Jun 2010 16:33:59 +0000 http://www.thepetvetspeaks.com/can-cats-get-the-hiccups/actual-employee-excuses-for-missing-work#comment-411 hahahahaaa very funny!!! Someone i work with uses the same excuse all the time: My wife went to work and locked me in the house hahahahaha<br><b>References : </b><br> hahahahaaa very funny!!!

Someone i work with uses the same excuse all the time:
My wife went to work and locked me in the house hahahahaha
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]]> Comment on Can my cat get the hiccups? by Heather D http://www.thepetvetspeaks.com/can-cats-get-the-hiccups/can-my-cat-get-the-hiccups/comment-page-1#comment-359 Heather D Wed, 23 Jun 2010 16:29:59 +0000 http://www.thepetvetspeaks.com/can-cats-get-the-hiccups/can-my-cat-get-the-hiccups#comment-359 Well, no but he definitly can be trying to hock up a nasty fuzz ball. Look for evidence. :)<br><b>References : </b><br>experience...ugh! Well, no but he definitly can be trying to hock up a nasty fuzz ball. Look for evidence. :)
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]]> Comment on Can animals get the hiccups?…? by ~just_jd~ http://www.thepetvetspeaks.com/can-cats-get-the-hiccups/can-animals-get-the-hiccups/comment-page-1#comment-383 ~just_jd~ Wed, 23 Jun 2010 16:12:59 +0000 http://www.thepetvetspeaks.com/can-cats-get-the-hiccups/can-animals-get-the-hiccups#comment-383 yes<br><b>References : </b><br> yes
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]]> Comment on Can animals get the hiccups?…? by Jon's Mom http://www.thepetvetspeaks.com/can-cats-get-the-hiccups/can-animals-get-the-hiccups/comment-page-1#comment-382 Jon's Mom Wed, 23 Jun 2010 16:05:59 +0000 http://www.thepetvetspeaks.com/can-cats-get-the-hiccups/can-animals-get-the-hiccups#comment-382 Not sure about cats but my dog has had hiccups.<br><b>References : </b><br> Not sure about cats but my dog has had hiccups.
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]]> Comment on Actual employee excuses for missing work? by TRACEY J http://www.thepetvetspeaks.com/can-cats-get-the-hiccups/actual-employee-excuses-for-missing-work/comment-page-1#comment-410 TRACEY J Wed, 23 Jun 2010 15:56:59 +0000 http://www.thepetvetspeaks.com/can-cats-get-the-hiccups/actual-employee-excuses-for-missing-work#comment-410 Ha ha I think every eventuality is covered. There is an excuse for everyone!! lol! :-)))<br><b>References : </b><br> Ha ha I think every eventuality is covered. There is an excuse for everyone!! lol!

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]]> Comment on Can cats and dogs get the hiccups? by Stevie J http://www.thepetvetspeaks.com/can-cats-get-the-hiccups/can-cats-and-dogs-get-the-hiccups/comment-page-1#comment-349 Stevie J Wed, 23 Jun 2010 15:55:59 +0000 http://www.thepetvetspeaks.com/can-cats-get-the-hiccups/can-cats-and-dogs-get-the-hiccups#comment-349 hiccups can be obtained by most mammals. It is an involuntary contraction of the diaphragm, and if you've got one, you can potentially get the hiccups.<br><b>References : </b><br> hiccups can be obtained by most mammals. It is an involuntary contraction of the diaphragm, and if you’ve got one, you can potentially get the hiccups.
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]]> Comment on Can animals get the hiccups?…? by lizzy http://www.thepetvetspeaks.com/can-cats-get-the-hiccups/can-animals-get-the-hiccups/comment-page-1#comment-381 lizzy Wed, 23 Jun 2010 15:54:59 +0000 http://www.thepetvetspeaks.com/can-cats-get-the-hiccups/can-animals-get-the-hiccups#comment-381 Any animal with a diaphragm can hiccup, kittens and puppies do it often.<br><b>References : </b><br> Any animal with a diaphragm can hiccup, kittens and puppies do it often.
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]]> Comment on Can my cat get the hiccups? by tab42104 http://www.thepetvetspeaks.com/can-cats-get-the-hiccups/can-my-cat-get-the-hiccups/comment-page-1#comment-358 tab42104 Wed, 23 Jun 2010 15:51:59 +0000 http://www.thepetvetspeaks.com/can-cats-get-the-hiccups/can-my-cat-get-the-hiccups#comment-358 yes. I think they have the same digestive tract as humans.<br><b>References : </b><br> yes. I think they have the same digestive tract as humans.
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]]> Comment on Can cats and dogs get the hiccups? by powerraceygirl http://www.thepetvetspeaks.com/can-cats-get-the-hiccups/can-cats-and-dogs-get-the-hiccups/comment-page-1#comment-348 powerraceygirl Wed, 23 Jun 2010 15:35:59 +0000 http://www.thepetvetspeaks.com/can-cats-get-the-hiccups/can-cats-and-dogs-get-the-hiccups#comment-348 cats and dogs maybe can.It all has to do with can they puke.Horses can't puke so can't get hiccups.Dogs and Cats can so they probably can<br><b>References : </b><br> cats and dogs maybe can.It all has to do with can they puke.Horses can’t puke so can’t get hiccups.Dogs and Cats can so they probably can
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]]> Comment on Actual employee excuses for missing work? by swr007 http://www.thepetvetspeaks.com/can-cats-get-the-hiccups/actual-employee-excuses-for-missing-work/comment-page-1#comment-409 swr007 Wed, 23 Jun 2010 15:24:59 +0000 http://www.thepetvetspeaks.com/can-cats-get-the-hiccups/actual-employee-excuses-for-missing-work#comment-409 Ha ha ha ha ha "My curlers burned my hair and I had to go to the hairdresser" that happened to me about a month ago, but with a hair dryer but I lied and said I was locked out of my house with my keys inside.....then when that actually happened i had to make one up :) must stop making excuses Next time I think I'm going to use "I tripped over my dog and was knocked unconscious"<br><b>References : </b><br> Ha ha ha ha ha

"My curlers burned my hair and I had to go to the hairdresser" that happened to me about a month ago, but with a hair dryer but I lied and said I was locked out of my house with my keys inside…..then when that actually happened i had to make one up :) must stop making excuses

Next time I think I’m going to use "I tripped over my dog and was knocked unconscious"
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]]> Comment on Can animals get the hiccups?…? by rutts12 http://www.thepetvetspeaks.com/can-cats-get-the-hiccups/can-animals-get-the-hiccups/comment-page-1#comment-380 rutts12 Wed, 23 Jun 2010 15:05:59 +0000 http://www.thepetvetspeaks.com/can-cats-get-the-hiccups/can-animals-get-the-hiccups#comment-380 yea cats and dogs<br><b>References : </b><br> yea cats and dogs
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]]> Comment on Can my cat get the hiccups? by SuzyQ9363 http://www.thepetvetspeaks.com/can-cats-get-the-hiccups/can-my-cat-get-the-hiccups/comment-page-1#comment-357 SuzyQ9363 Wed, 23 Jun 2010 15:03:59 +0000 http://www.thepetvetspeaks.com/can-cats-get-the-hiccups/can-my-cat-get-the-hiccups#comment-357 Yes, I have had many cats in my lifetime, and all of them have had hiccups at one time or another. It's perfectly normal, just like you or I would get them. Nothing to worry about, the cat will get rid of them on their own.<br><b>References : </b><br> Yes, I have had many cats in my lifetime, and all of them have had hiccups at one time or another. It’s perfectly normal, just like you or I would get them. Nothing to worry about, the cat will get rid of them on their own.
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]]> Comment on Actual employee excuses for missing work? by stephie http://www.thepetvetspeaks.com/can-cats-get-the-hiccups/actual-employee-excuses-for-missing-work/comment-page-1#comment-408 stephie Wed, 23 Jun 2010 15:02:59 +0000 http://www.thepetvetspeaks.com/can-cats-get-the-hiccups/actual-employee-excuses-for-missing-work#comment-408 wow maybe i should use one of those excuses<br><b>References : </b><br> wow maybe i should use one of those excuses
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]]> Comment on Can my cat get the hiccups? by iPod http://www.thepetvetspeaks.com/can-cats-get-the-hiccups/can-my-cat-get-the-hiccups/comment-page-1#comment-356 iPod Wed, 23 Jun 2010 14:55:59 +0000 http://www.thepetvetspeaks.com/can-cats-get-the-hiccups/can-my-cat-get-the-hiccups#comment-356 maybe, it probably does if your cat does.<br><b>References : </b><br> maybe, it probably does if your cat does.
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]]> Comment on Can cats and dogs get the hiccups? by KitKat http://www.thepetvetspeaks.com/can-cats-get-the-hiccups/can-cats-and-dogs-get-the-hiccups/comment-page-1#comment-347 KitKat Wed, 23 Jun 2010 14:50:59 +0000 http://www.thepetvetspeaks.com/can-cats-get-the-hiccups/can-cats-and-dogs-get-the-hiccups#comment-347 I know dogs can but to be honest, I've never seen any of my cats hiccup.<br><b>References : </b><br> I know dogs can but to be honest, I’ve never seen any of my cats hiccup.
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]]> Comment on Can animals get the hiccups?…? by Randy W http://www.thepetvetspeaks.com/can-cats-get-the-hiccups/can-animals-get-the-hiccups/comment-page-1#comment-379 Randy W Wed, 23 Jun 2010 14:49:59 +0000 http://www.thepetvetspeaks.com/can-cats-get-the-hiccups/can-animals-get-the-hiccups#comment-379 Yep<br><b>References : </b><br> Yep
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]]> Comment on Can my cat get the hiccups? by pinklacedshoes http://www.thepetvetspeaks.com/can-cats-get-the-hiccups/can-my-cat-get-the-hiccups/comment-page-1#comment-355 pinklacedshoes Wed, 23 Jun 2010 14:39:59 +0000 http://www.thepetvetspeaks.com/can-cats-get-the-hiccups/can-my-cat-get-the-hiccups#comment-355 Yes, I think so.<br><b>References : </b><br> Yes, I think so.
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]]> Comment on Actual employee excuses for missing work? by Polar Molar http://www.thepetvetspeaks.com/can-cats-get-the-hiccups/actual-employee-excuses-for-missing-work/comment-page-1#comment-407 Polar Molar Wed, 23 Jun 2010 14:37:59 +0000 http://www.thepetvetspeaks.com/can-cats-get-the-hiccups/actual-employee-excuses-for-missing-work#comment-407 hahahahahahaha!! I actually used this one once and only once!!<br><b>References : </b><br>I can't come in today it's female problems!! When he pushed the subject I yelled at him " It's that time of the month!!" I didn't work there long!! hahahahahahahaha!!! hahahahahahaha!! I actually used this one once and only once!!
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I can’t come in today it’s female problems!! When he pushed the subject I yelled at him " It’s that time of the month!!" I didn’t work there long!! hahahahahahahaha!!!

]]> Comment on Can cats and dogs get the hiccups? by Charly_loves_Nikathehorse http://www.thepetvetspeaks.com/can-cats-get-the-hiccups/can-cats-and-dogs-get-the-hiccups/comment-page-1#comment-346 Charly_loves_Nikathehorse Wed, 23 Jun 2010 14:32:59 +0000 http://www.thepetvetspeaks.com/can-cats-get-the-hiccups/can-cats-and-dogs-get-the-hiccups#comment-346 yes , my puppy gets them all the time as she eats all her food in 10 seconds. Shes never not hiccuping!<br><b>References : </b><br> yes , my puppy gets them all the time as she eats all her food in 10 seconds. Shes never not hiccuping!
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]]> Comment on Can animals get the hiccups?…? by monica4rd http://www.thepetvetspeaks.com/can-cats-get-the-hiccups/can-animals-get-the-hiccups/comment-page-1#comment-378 monica4rd Wed, 23 Jun 2010 14:30:59 +0000 http://www.thepetvetspeaks.com/can-cats-get-the-hiccups/can-animals-get-the-hiccups#comment-378 Both my cat and dogs get hiccups its quite cute<br><b>References : </b><br> Both my cat and dogs get hiccups its quite cute
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]]> Comment on I have a question about feeding Cats…? by its just me and my rhino http://www.thepetvetspeaks.com/can-cats-get-the-hiccups/i-have-a-question-about-feeding-cats/comment-page-1#comment-371 its just me and my rhino Wed, 23 Jun 2010 14:26:59 +0000 http://www.thepetvetspeaks.com/can-cats-get-the-hiccups/i-have-a-question-about-feeding-cats#comment-371 I used to work at the Nevada SPCA dealing only with the cats. We had 740 cats at that time and I cared for all of them every single day! The way it was set up, there were about 80 food and water bowls, if not more...anyways as long as it's dry cat food, just keep the bowls full at all times (cats wont eat themselves to death) Now if you want to feed them canned food, well, that's a different story completely! We only gave soft food as a treat once a week and the next day after doing that, the 60 cat boxes were horrible to clean! (soft food gave them bad diarrhea) Anyways, you tend to have less finicky cats when they only eat hard food. Once you start with canned food, you will always have to deal with the feeding times and the constant meowing and begging and pawing especially when they hear the can opener!<br><b>References : </b><br> I used to work at the Nevada SPCA dealing only with the cats. We had 740 cats at that time and I cared for all of them every single day! The way it was set up, there were about 80 food and water bowls, if not more…anyways as long as it’s dry cat food, just keep the bowls full at all times (cats wont eat themselves to death) Now if you want to feed them canned food, well, that’s a different story completely! We only gave soft food as a treat once a week and the next day after doing that, the 60 cat boxes were horrible to clean! (soft food gave them bad diarrhea) Anyways, you tend to have less finicky cats when they only eat hard food. Once you start with canned food, you will always have to deal with the feeding times and the constant meowing and begging and pawing especially when they hear the can opener!
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]]> Comment on Can cats and dogs get the hiccups? by kelee http://www.thepetvetspeaks.com/can-cats-get-the-hiccups/can-cats-and-dogs-get-the-hiccups/comment-page-1#comment-345 kelee Wed, 23 Jun 2010 14:26:59 +0000 http://www.thepetvetspeaks.com/can-cats-get-the-hiccups/can-cats-and-dogs-get-the-hiccups#comment-345 YES! Hiccups can occur in dogs and cats, even more frequently in puppies and kittens. If the hiccups appear abnormal, more frequent, or persistant, you should contact your veterinarian.<br><b>References : </b><br> YES! Hiccups can occur in dogs and cats, even more frequently in puppies and kittens. If the hiccups appear abnormal, more frequent, or persistant, you should contact your veterinarian.
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]]> Comment on Actual employee excuses for missing work? by hasicit http://www.thepetvetspeaks.com/can-cats-get-the-hiccups/actual-employee-excuses-for-missing-work/comment-page-1#comment-406 hasicit Wed, 23 Jun 2010 14:20:59 +0000 http://www.thepetvetspeaks.com/can-cats-get-the-hiccups/actual-employee-excuses-for-missing-work#comment-406 nice 1 .lol<br><b>References : </b><br> nice 1 .lol
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]]> Comment on Can my cat get the hiccups? by Paige B http://www.thepetvetspeaks.com/can-cats-get-the-hiccups/can-my-cat-get-the-hiccups/comment-page-1#comment-354 Paige B Wed, 23 Jun 2010 14:20:59 +0000 http://www.thepetvetspeaks.com/can-cats-get-the-hiccups/can-my-cat-get-the-hiccups#comment-354 yup them can.<br><b>References : </b><br> yup them can.
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]]> Comment on Can animals get the hiccups?…? by Tomboy http://www.thepetvetspeaks.com/can-cats-get-the-hiccups/can-animals-get-the-hiccups/comment-page-1#comment-377 Tomboy Wed, 23 Jun 2010 14:19:59 +0000 http://www.thepetvetspeaks.com/can-cats-get-the-hiccups/can-animals-get-the-hiccups#comment-377 yes they do my dog gets them soo bad they have a diaphram too smart one<br><b>References : </b><br> yes they do my dog gets them soo bad they have a diaphram too smart one
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]]> Comment on Can cats and dogs get the hiccups? by icequeen406 http://www.thepetvetspeaks.com/can-cats-get-the-hiccups/can-cats-and-dogs-get-the-hiccups/comment-page-1#comment-344 icequeen406 Wed, 23 Jun 2010 14:18:59 +0000 http://www.thepetvetspeaks.com/can-cats-get-the-hiccups/can-cats-and-dogs-get-the-hiccups#comment-344 I think all creatures that have a diaphram can get hiccups.<br><b>References : </b><br> I think all creatures that have a diaphram can get hiccups.
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]]> Comment on Our puppy has some bad habits but am not sure what’s causing them..? by ozpowersellers http://www.thepetvetspeaks.com/can-cats-get-the-hiccups/our-puppy-has-some-bad-habits-but-am-not-sure-whats-causing-them/comment-page-1#comment-437 ozpowersellers Wed, 23 Jun 2010 14:12:59 +0000 http://www.thepetvetspeaks.com/can-cats-get-the-hiccups/our-puppy-has-some-bad-habits-but-am-not-sure-whats-causing-them#comment-437 The person below does amazing things with training dogs and retraining dogs. He gives great advise and changes a dog to the better. Apparently he gets flown all ove Australia by clients<br><b>References : </b><br>http://takeapaws.com.au/service.html The person below does amazing things with training dogs and retraining dogs.

He gives great advise and changes a dog to the better.

Apparently he gets flown all ove Australia by clients
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]]> Comment on Actual employee excuses for missing work? by c|: )&- - http://www.thepetvetspeaks.com/can-cats-get-the-hiccups/actual-employee-excuses-for-missing-work/comment-page-1#comment-405 c|: )&- - Wed, 23 Jun 2010 14:05:59 +0000 http://www.thepetvetspeaks.com/can-cats-get-the-hiccups/actual-employee-excuses-for-missing-work#comment-405 I'm trapped in a cupboard I lost bowel control and my doctor said not to go out in public My car drove off<br><b>References : </b><br> I’m trapped in a cupboard

I lost bowel control and my doctor said not to go out in public

My car drove off
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]]> Comment on I have a question about feeding Cats…? by StrawBerry http://www.thepetvetspeaks.com/can-cats-get-the-hiccups/i-have-a-question-about-feeding-cats/comment-page-1#comment-370 StrawBerry Wed, 23 Jun 2010 14:03:59 +0000 http://www.thepetvetspeaks.com/can-cats-get-the-hiccups/i-have-a-question-about-feeding-cats#comment-370 A higher quality food may allow you to feed them less. (this is not according to the things the company claims, but to the actual ingredients) As for the one that screams, it may be annoying, but if you keep giving in to him he will continue to do it. Also since he his under 1 year, he should be on kitten food, kittens require higher protein content than adult cats. If nothing seems to work and you can't stand the screaming anymore, maybe he would be better off going to a good home were he is an only cat, or feels he has less competition.<br><b>References : </b><br> A higher quality food may allow you to feed them less. (this is not according to the things the company claims, but to the actual ingredients) As for the one that screams, it may be annoying, but if you keep giving in to him he will continue to do it. Also since he his under 1 year, he should be on kitten food, kittens require higher protein content than adult cats. If nothing seems to work and you can’t stand the screaming anymore, maybe he would be better off going to a good home were he is an only cat, or feels he has less competition.
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]]> Comment on Can my cat get the hiccups? by lorihurley03 http://www.thepetvetspeaks.com/can-cats-get-the-hiccups/can-my-cat-get-the-hiccups/comment-page-1#comment-353 lorihurley03 Wed, 23 Jun 2010 13:51:59 +0000 http://www.thepetvetspeaks.com/can-cats-get-the-hiccups/can-my-cat-get-the-hiccups#comment-353 Yes but be sure it isnt a furball coming uo either, ick.<br><b>References : </b><br> Yes but be sure it isnt a furball coming uo either, ick.
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]]> Comment on Can cats and dogs get the hiccups? by Kim O http://www.thepetvetspeaks.com/can-cats-get-the-hiccups/can-cats-and-dogs-get-the-hiccups/comment-page-1#comment-343 Kim O Wed, 23 Jun 2010 13:46:59 +0000 http://www.thepetvetspeaks.com/can-cats-get-the-hiccups/can-cats-and-dogs-get-the-hiccups#comment-343 i don't know a/b cats, but i do know that min. schnauzer gets hiccups, and i've seen other dogs with hiccups<br><b>References : </b><br> i don’t know a/b cats, but i do know that min. schnauzer gets hiccups, and i’ve seen other dogs with hiccups
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]]> Comment on Can cats get the hiccups? by cloud_shade http://www.thepetvetspeaks.com/can-cats-get-the-hiccups/can-cats-get-the-hiccups/comment-page-1#comment-332 cloud_shade Wed, 23 Jun 2010 13:42:59 +0000 http://www.thepetvetspeaks.com/can-cats-get-the-hiccups/can-cats-get-the-hiccups#comment-332 Most definitely. Every once in a while, I'll notice that one of my cats has the hiccups. She'll usually be laying on her side and her stomach will bounce just slightly. They don't seem to bother her, and they always go away rather quickly (lucky cat! Mine last forever).<br><b>References : </b><br> Most definitely. Every once in a while, I’ll notice that one of my cats has the hiccups. She’ll usually be laying on her side and her stomach will bounce just slightly. They don’t seem to bother her, and they always go away rather quickly (lucky cat! Mine last forever).
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]]> Comment on Can cats get the hiccups? by Dreamweaver http://www.thepetvetspeaks.com/can-cats-get-the-hiccups/can-cats-get-the-hiccups/comment-page-1#comment-331 Dreamweaver Wed, 23 Jun 2010 13:37:59 +0000 http://www.thepetvetspeaks.com/can-cats-get-the-hiccups/can-cats-get-the-hiccups#comment-331 I have 14 cats and the answer is yes. And boy do they look suprised when they do<br><b>References : </b><br> I have 14 cats and the answer is yes.
And boy do they look suprised when they do
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]]> Comment on Actual employee excuses for missing work? by Wonder Star http://www.thepetvetspeaks.com/can-cats-get-the-hiccups/actual-employee-excuses-for-missing-work/comment-page-1#comment-404 Wonder Star Wed, 23 Jun 2010 13:36:59 +0000 http://www.thepetvetspeaks.com/can-cats-get-the-hiccups/actual-employee-excuses-for-missing-work#comment-404 I really flushed the keys down the loo and boy oh boy was my hubby pleased with me cause he had thia big meeting and I can tell you I had to arse kreep for a very long time.<br><b>References : </b><br> I really flushed the keys down the loo and boy oh boy was my hubby pleased with me cause he had thia big meeting and I can tell you I had to arse kreep for a very long time.
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]]> Comment on Can animals get the hiccups?…? by beth3988 http://www.thepetvetspeaks.com/can-cats-get-the-hiccups/can-animals-get-the-hiccups/comment-page-1#comment-376 beth3988 Wed, 23 Jun 2010 13:33:59 +0000 http://www.thepetvetspeaks.com/can-cats-get-the-hiccups/can-animals-get-the-hiccups#comment-376 Anything that breaths and walks can hiccup =]<br><b>References : </b><br> Anything that breaths and walks can hiccup =]
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]]> Comment on Our puppy has some bad habits but am not sure what’s causing them..? by Ben http://www.thepetvetspeaks.com/can-cats-get-the-hiccups/our-puppy-has-some-bad-habits-but-am-not-sure-whats-causing-them/comment-page-1#comment-436 Ben Wed, 23 Jun 2010 13:31:59 +0000 http://www.thepetvetspeaks.com/can-cats-get-the-hiccups/our-puppy-has-some-bad-habits-but-am-not-sure-whats-causing-them#comment-436 Puppies just do that. It could also be the breed.<br><b>References : </b><br> Puppies just do that. It could also be the breed.
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]]> Comment on Can cats get the hiccups? by Cheche http://www.thepetvetspeaks.com/can-cats-get-the-hiccups/can-cats-get-the-hiccups/comment-page-1#comment-330 Cheche Wed, 23 Jun 2010 13:26:59 +0000 http://www.thepetvetspeaks.com/can-cats-get-the-hiccups/can-cats-get-the-hiccups#comment-330 Yes. My cat gets hiccups when she ets too fast. They don't amke a sound when they hiccup they just kind of jump.<br><b>References : </b><br>Have 3 cats. Yes. My cat gets hiccups when she ets too fast. They don’t amke a sound when they hiccup they just kind of jump.
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]]> Comment on please pleas help me, my cat needs help!!!!? by Pat http://www.thepetvetspeaks.com/can-cats-get-the-hiccups/please-pleas-help-me-my-cat-needs-help/comment-page-1#comment-423 Pat Wed, 23 Jun 2010 13:25:59 +0000 http://www.thepetvetspeaks.com/can-cats-get-the-hiccups/please-pleas-help-me-my-cat-needs-help#comment-423 Clearly he is very ill- Good you are getting him to vet- you may try forcing a bit of water into him with a syringe. Dehydration is the biggest worry- DONT let the vet put you off- he needs help asap!<br><b>References : </b><br> Clearly he is very ill-
Good you are getting him to vet-
you may try forcing a bit of water into him with a syringe.
Dehydration is the biggest worry-

DONT let the vet put you off- he needs help asap!
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]]> Comment on Can cats and dogs get the hiccups? by 1 Quint W http://www.thepetvetspeaks.com/can-cats-get-the-hiccups/can-cats-and-dogs-get-the-hiccups/comment-page-1#comment-342 1 Quint W Wed, 23 Jun 2010 13:20:59 +0000 http://www.thepetvetspeaks.com/can-cats-get-the-hiccups/can-cats-and-dogs-get-the-hiccups#comment-342 yes...by dog has gotten the hiccups quite a few times<br><b>References : </b><br> yes…by dog has gotten the hiccups quite a few times
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]]> Comment on I have a question about feeding Cats…? by .Crazy.Little.Emo.Girl. http://www.thepetvetspeaks.com/can-cats-get-the-hiccups/i-have-a-question-about-feeding-cats/comment-page-1#comment-369 .Crazy.Little.Emo.Girl. Wed, 23 Jun 2010 13:15:59 +0000 http://www.thepetvetspeaks.com/can-cats-get-the-hiccups/i-have-a-question-about-feeding-cats#comment-369 Cats are like potato chips, you can't have just one. ;) I had a cat named Mickie that would hunt you down and paw and mew at you until you filled his bowl up. I think cats are like people and have their own little weird traits so I'd assume the cat just isn't happy with change and gets upset when the bowl is empty? I'd continue just letting them eat when they want and if he cries fill the bowl up. About the not eating thing, maybe he doesn't like to be watched? Like I said, cats have their own weird traits. Hope this helped. :)<br><b>References : </b><br> Cats are like potato chips, you can’t have just one. ;)
I had a cat named Mickie that would hunt you down and paw and mew at you until you filled his bowl up. I think cats are like people and have their own little weird traits so I’d assume the cat just isn’t happy with change and gets upset when the bowl is empty? I’d continue just letting them eat when they want and if he cries fill the bowl up. About the not eating thing, maybe he doesn’t like to be watched? Like I said, cats have their own weird traits. Hope this helped. :)
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]]> Comment on Our puppy has some bad habits but am not sure what’s causing them..? by Rosalie http://www.thepetvetspeaks.com/can-cats-get-the-hiccups/our-puppy-has-some-bad-habits-but-am-not-sure-whats-causing-them/comment-page-1#comment-435 Rosalie Wed, 23 Jun 2010 13:11:59 +0000 http://www.thepetvetspeaks.com/can-cats-get-the-hiccups/our-puppy-has-some-bad-habits-but-am-not-sure-whats-causing-them#comment-435 Is she getting fancy expensive food? It may have too much oil or protein in it. Try putting her on a lower powered fuel for a bit, and see if it makes a difference. Often, too much fat and protein can make them antsy and anxious. Just add in some adult maintenance of the same brand, and see if that helps . She is also tething, and your best bet is to soak her food in water, then freeze a meal in a big Kong - it will take her some effort to get it out. Restrioct her access to the cat box - she could be allergic to ingredients in either the cat food(albeit used) or her own, for that matter, and that can also make them anxious as well. Hiccups are normal for puppies, but can also be brought on by anxiety, which is part and parcel of the original problem. I suspect the excellent food - it sounds to me that hse is getting something that is too much for her. My little high drive Aussie does some of the same things when she is on California Natural - she can only eat Nutro lamb & rice safely, the other makes her wild. If you know what she was eating originally, try putting her back on it. You might be surprised at the change. sometimes we think e're oding better for them, when it is sometimes too much. Good luck!<br><b>References : </b><br> Is she getting fancy expensive food? It may have too much oil or protein in it. Try putting her on a lower powered fuel for a bit, and see if it makes a difference. Often, too much fat and protein can make them antsy and anxious. Just add in some adult maintenance of the same brand, and see if that helps .

She is also tething, and your best bet is to soak her food in water, then freeze a meal in a big Kong – it will take her some effort to get it out.

Restrioct her access to the cat box – she could be allergic to ingredients in either the cat food(albeit used) or her own, for that matter, and that can also make them anxious as well.

Hiccups are normal for puppies, but can also be brought on by anxiety, which is part and parcel of the original problem.

I suspect the excellent food – it sounds to me that hse is getting something that is too much for her. My little high drive Aussie does some of the same things when she is on California Natural – she can only eat Nutro lamb & rice safely, the other makes her wild.

If you know what she was eating originally, try putting her back on it. You might be surprised at the change. sometimes we think e’re oding better for them, when it is sometimes too much.

Good luck!
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]]> Comment on Can animals get the hiccups?…? by Valley R http://www.thepetvetspeaks.com/can-cats-get-the-hiccups/can-animals-get-the-hiccups/comment-page-1#comment-375 Valley R Wed, 23 Jun 2010 13:09:59 +0000 http://www.thepetvetspeaks.com/can-cats-get-the-hiccups/can-animals-get-the-hiccups#comment-375 yep, I've seen cats get them before.<br><b>References : </b><br> yep, I’ve seen cats get them before.
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]]> Comment on Can my cat get the hiccups? by Sonya http://www.thepetvetspeaks.com/can-cats-get-the-hiccups/can-my-cat-get-the-hiccups/comment-page-1#comment-352 Sonya Wed, 23 Jun 2010 13:09:59 +0000 http://www.thepetvetspeaks.com/can-cats-get-the-hiccups/can-my-cat-get-the-hiccups#comment-352 i dont thinks so<br><b>References : </b><br> i dont thinks so
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]]> Comment on how come my cat gets the hiccups? by Unicornrider http://www.thepetvetspeaks.com/can-cats-get-the-hiccups/how-come-my-cat-gets-the-hiccups/comment-page-1#comment-336 Unicornrider Wed, 23 Jun 2010 12:58:59 +0000 http://www.thepetvetspeaks.com/can-cats-get-the-hiccups/how-come-my-cat-gets-the-hiccups#comment-336 COuld be drinking or eating too fast<br><b>References : </b><br> COuld be drinking or eating too fast
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]]> Comment on Can cats and dogs get the hiccups? by VINCENT F V http://www.thepetvetspeaks.com/can-cats-get-the-hiccups/can-cats-and-dogs-get-the-hiccups/comment-page-1#comment-341 VINCENT F V Wed, 23 Jun 2010 12:57:59 +0000 http://www.thepetvetspeaks.com/can-cats-get-the-hiccups/can-cats-and-dogs-get-the-hiccups#comment-341 yes they do. its cause they eat their food too fast . juts like humans<br><b>References : </b><br> yes they do. its cause they eat their food too fast . juts like humans
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]]> Comment on Does anyone have any tips on how to potty train a puppy and how to get it to stop chewing on everything? by Linda T http://www.thepetvetspeaks.com/can-cats-get-the-hiccups/does-anyone-have-any-tips-on-how-to-potty-train-a-puppy-and-how-to-get-it-to-stop-chewing-on-everything/comment-page-1#comment-430 Linda T Wed, 23 Jun 2010 12:56:59 +0000 http://www.thepetvetspeaks.com/can-cats-get-the-hiccups/does-anyone-have-any-tips-on-how-to-potty-train-a-puppy-and-how-to-get-it-to-stop-chewing-on-everything#comment-430 At nine weeks he is a little young to be very consistent with house training. A lot of the problems you are having will correct themselves as the dog grows older. That being said, house training goes a lot quicker the more consistent you are. There are some great articles on dog training on this website. http://getdogtraininginfo.com<br><b>References : </b><br> At nine weeks he is a little young to be very consistent with house training. A lot of the problems you are having will correct themselves as the dog grows older. That being said, house training goes a lot quicker the more consistent you are. There are some great articles on dog training on this website.

http://getdogtraininginfo.com
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]]> Comment on Our puppy has some bad habits but am not sure what’s causing them..? by threedogmomma http://www.thepetvetspeaks.com/can-cats-get-the-hiccups/our-puppy-has-some-bad-habits-but-am-not-sure-whats-causing-them/comment-page-1#comment-434 threedogmomma Wed, 23 Jun 2010 12:53:59 +0000 http://www.thepetvetspeaks.com/can-cats-get-the-hiccups/our-puppy-has-some-bad-habits-but-am-not-sure-whats-causing-them#comment-434 I've never met a dog who didn't like to visit the cat litter box. We solved that issue by dedicating a downstairs bathroom to the cats and installing a cat door so that they can come and go as they please while the dogs are kept out. As far as the other issues, do you have the dog on a regular feeding schedule? I find that routine helps with eating issues. Counter surfing is a training issue. You have to find a way to teach her that the counters are off limits which is hard because it is a self rewarding activity (she gets food, it must be a good idea in her mind, right?). One suggestion a trainer made to me was to put loops of duct tape all along the edge of the counter so that when the dog puts her paws up there she'll have to touch the tape. Apparently dogs don't like the feeling. My counter surfer will still occasionally violate the rules, but she generally doesn't have to audacity to do it while I'm looking anymore. We just keep the counters and table tops clear of food when no one is in the room. As far as the chewing goes, puppies chew, however the level of destructiveness you are talking about sounds like boredom to me. She needs a job!<br><b>References : </b><br>http://www.housepetmagazine.com/02/Dog_training.htm I’ve never met a dog who didn’t like to visit the cat litter box. We solved that issue by dedicating a downstairs bathroom to the cats and installing a cat door so that they can come and go as they please while the dogs are kept out.

As far as the other issues, do you have the dog on a regular feeding schedule? I find that routine helps with eating issues.

Counter surfing is a training issue. You have to find a way to teach her that the counters are off limits which is hard because it is a self rewarding activity (she gets food, it must be a good idea in her mind, right?). One suggestion a trainer made to me was to put loops of duct tape all along the edge of the counter so that when the dog puts her paws up there she’ll have to touch the tape. Apparently dogs don’t like the feeling. My counter surfer will still occasionally violate the rules, but she generally doesn’t have to audacity to do it while I’m looking anymore. We just keep the counters and table tops clear of food when no one is in the room.

As far as the chewing goes, puppies chew, however the level of destructiveness you are talking about sounds like boredom to me. She needs a job!
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]]> Comment on Actual employee excuses for missing work? by spartan http://www.thepetvetspeaks.com/can-cats-get-the-hiccups/actual-employee-excuses-for-missing-work/comment-page-1#comment-403 spartan Wed, 23 Jun 2010 12:53:59 +0000 http://www.thepetvetspeaks.com/can-cats-get-the-hiccups/actual-employee-excuses-for-missing-work#comment-403 on the way to work i wanted to light a cigarette but it was too windy so i turned my back to the wind to light my cigarette. it wasn't until i got back home and put the key in the front door that i remembered that i was on my way to work and that's why I was so late.<br><b>References : </b><br> on the way to work i wanted to light a cigarette but it was too windy so i turned my back to the wind to light my cigarette. it wasn’t until i got back home and put the key in the front door that i remembered that i was on my way to work and that’s why I was so late.
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]]> Comment on please pleas help me, my cat needs help!!!!? by MEL http://www.thepetvetspeaks.com/can-cats-get-the-hiccups/please-pleas-help-me-my-cat-needs-help/comment-page-1#comment-422 MEL Wed, 23 Jun 2010 12:48:59 +0000 http://www.thepetvetspeaks.com/can-cats-get-the-hiccups/please-pleas-help-me-my-cat-needs-help#comment-422 try a little bit of milk my cats love that...good luck<br><b>References : </b><br> try a little bit of milk my cats love that…good luck
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]]> Comment on Why does my cat do this gulping thing? by e.antony@sbcglobal.net http://www.thepetvetspeaks.com/can-cats-get-the-hiccups/why-does-my-cat-do-this-gulping-thing/comment-page-1#comment-398 e.antony@sbcglobal.net Wed, 23 Jun 2010 12:47:59 +0000 http://www.thepetvetspeaks.com/can-cats-get-the-hiccups/why-does-my-cat-do-this-gulping-thing#comment-398 Maybe he has a hairball.<br><b>References : </b><br> Maybe he has a hairball.
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]]> Comment on Does anyone have any tips on how to potty train a puppy and how to get it to stop chewing on everything? by nycluvur2 http://www.thepetvetspeaks.com/can-cats-get-the-hiccups/does-anyone-have-any-tips-on-how-to-potty-train-a-puppy-and-how-to-get-it-to-stop-chewing-on-everything/comment-page-1#comment-429 nycluvur2 Wed, 23 Jun 2010 12:45:59 +0000 http://www.thepetvetspeaks.com/can-cats-get-the-hiccups/does-anyone-have-any-tips-on-how-to-potty-train-a-puppy-and-how-to-get-it-to-stop-chewing-on-everything#comment-429 crate train your pup paper training sux<br><b>References : </b><br> crate train your pup

paper training sux
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]]> Comment on Cat has worms? by dances with cats http://www.thepetvetspeaks.com/can-cats-get-the-hiccups/cat-has-worms/comment-page-1#comment-441 dances with cats Wed, 23 Jun 2010 12:38:59 +0000 http://www.thepetvetspeaks.com/can-cats-get-the-hiccups/cat-has-worms#comment-441 no she only threw up from the milk, the roundworms were already there. often kittens are born with roundworms. take the kit to the vet and have it checked and dewormed<br><b>References : </b><br> no she only threw up from the milk, the roundworms were already there. often kittens are born with roundworms. take the kit to the vet and have it checked and dewormed
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]]> Comment on how come my cat gets the hiccups? by Meow! http://www.thepetvetspeaks.com/can-cats-get-the-hiccups/how-come-my-cat-gets-the-hiccups/comment-page-1#comment-335 Meow! Wed, 23 Jun 2010 12:38:59 +0000 http://www.thepetvetspeaks.com/can-cats-get-the-hiccups/how-come-my-cat-gets-the-hiccups#comment-335 If humans get hiccups... cats do too :D! There's probably no way to get rid of them. It's just how it is. But just to be sure ask your vet. Maybe he/she will know.<br><b>References : </b><br> If humans get hiccups… cats do too :D ! There’s probably no way to get rid of them. It’s just how it is. But just to be sure ask your vet. Maybe he/she will know.
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]]> Comment on Can cats get the hiccups? by Jason H http://www.thepetvetspeaks.com/can-cats-get-the-hiccups/can-cats-get-the-hiccups/comment-page-1#comment-329 Jason H Wed, 23 Jun 2010 12:37:59 +0000 http://www.thepetvetspeaks.com/can-cats-get-the-hiccups/can-cats-get-the-hiccups#comment-329 HAHA yes they can. And somethime it is the cutest thing and other times you feel helpless.<br><b>References : </b><br> HAHA yes they can. And somethime it is the cutest thing and other times you feel helpless.
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]]> Comment on Can cats and dogs get the hiccups? by shawn34_71270 http://www.thepetvetspeaks.com/can-cats-get-the-hiccups/can-cats-and-dogs-get-the-hiccups/comment-page-1#comment-340 shawn34_71270 Wed, 23 Jun 2010 12:36:59 +0000 http://www.thepetvetspeaks.com/can-cats-get-the-hiccups/can-cats-and-dogs-get-the-hiccups#comment-340 I know cats can I have seen my cats get them<br><b>References : </b><br> I know cats can I have seen my cats get them
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]]> Comment on Actual employee excuses for missing work? by nettyone2003 http://www.thepetvetspeaks.com/can-cats-get-the-hiccups/actual-employee-excuses-for-missing-work/comment-page-1#comment-402 nettyone2003 Wed, 23 Jun 2010 12:31:59 +0000 http://www.thepetvetspeaks.com/can-cats-get-the-hiccups/actual-employee-excuses-for-missing-work#comment-402 Actually very funny. Thanks, you gave me a good laugh - I needed it as the kids have been driving me mad all evening.<br><b>References : </b><br> Actually very funny. Thanks, you gave me a good laugh – I needed it as the kids have been driving me mad all evening.
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]]> Comment on I have a question about feeding Cats…? by Sara http://www.thepetvetspeaks.com/can-cats-get-the-hiccups/i-have-a-question-about-feeding-cats/comment-page-1#comment-368 Sara Wed, 23 Jun 2010 12:29:59 +0000 http://www.thepetvetspeaks.com/can-cats-get-the-hiccups/i-have-a-question-about-feeding-cats#comment-368 Ok you should buy one of those things that they can paw the fod out of the paw so you dont have to keep refilling there bowl<br><b>References : </b><br>We have one... Ok you should buy one of those things that they can paw the fod out of the paw so you dont have to keep refilling there bowl
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]]> Comment on Can my cat get the hiccups? by CosmosClara http://www.thepetvetspeaks.com/can-cats-get-the-hiccups/can-my-cat-get-the-hiccups/comment-page-1#comment-351 CosmosClara Wed, 23 Jun 2010 12:27:59 +0000 http://www.thepetvetspeaks.com/can-cats-get-the-hiccups/can-my-cat-get-the-hiccups#comment-351 My cat has had a few.<br><b>References : </b><br> My cat has had a few.
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]]> Comment on Cat has worms? by sleepycatz1972 http://www.thepetvetspeaks.com/can-cats-get-the-hiccups/cat-has-worms/comment-page-1#comment-440 sleepycatz1972 Wed, 23 Jun 2010 12:26:59 +0000 http://www.thepetvetspeaks.com/can-cats-get-the-hiccups/cat-has-worms#comment-440 worms in kittens are extremely common. they can get worms a couple of ways, and drinking regular pasteurized cow milk isn't one of them. • passed from mother to baby while in utero. • passed down from the mother thru HER milk. • ingesting the microscopic eggs from infected poo...all that takes is walking in another animal's poo and then cleaning her feet later. • eating an infested rodent. humans get it when they ingest the eggs, usually by eating contaminated meat or by not washing their hands after getting the eggs on them. it's pretty rare for a human to pick it up, mostly because people tend to wash their hands quit a bit, especially before eating. i wouldn't worry too much about getting it unless you plan on eating her poo, lol. your brother did the best thing by disinfecting the area & bringing a sample to the vet. the vet will probably ask for a sample of her poo so he can check for microscopic eggs of other types of worms as well...it's pretty common for babies to have more than one kind at once. but once she's wormed, she'll be fine & you'll both breathe much easier about it.<br><b>References : </b><br>vet tech worms in kittens are extremely common. they can get worms a couple of ways, and drinking regular pasteurized cow milk isn’t one of them.

• passed from mother to baby while in utero.
• passed down from the mother thru HER milk.
• ingesting the microscopic eggs from infected poo…all that takes is walking in another animal’s poo and then cleaning her feet later.
• eating an infested rodent.

humans get it when they ingest the eggs, usually by eating contaminated meat or by not washing their hands after getting the eggs on them. it’s pretty rare for a human to pick it up, mostly because people tend to wash their hands quit a bit, especially before eating. i wouldn’t worry too much about getting it unless you plan on eating her poo, lol. your brother did the best thing by disinfecting the area & bringing a sample to the vet. the vet will probably ask for a sample of her poo so he can check for microscopic eggs of other types of worms as well…it’s pretty common for babies to have more than one kind at once. but once she’s wormed, she’ll be fine & you’ll both breathe much easier about it.
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]]> Comment on Can animals get the hiccups?…? by Daren K http://www.thepetvetspeaks.com/can-cats-get-the-hiccups/can-animals-get-the-hiccups/comment-page-1#comment-374 Daren K Wed, 23 Jun 2010 12:25:59 +0000 http://www.thepetvetspeaks.com/can-cats-get-the-hiccups/can-animals-get-the-hiccups#comment-374 i know that its completely normal for puppies to get hicups but i'm not sure about cats<br><b>References : </b><br> i know that its completely normal for puppies to get hicups but i’m not sure about cats
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]]> Comment on Our puppy has some bad habits but am not sure what’s causing them..? by jams http://www.thepetvetspeaks.com/can-cats-get-the-hiccups/our-puppy-has-some-bad-habits-but-am-not-sure-whats-causing-them/comment-page-1#comment-433 jams Wed, 23 Jun 2010 12:23:59 +0000 http://www.thepetvetspeaks.com/can-cats-get-the-hiccups/our-puppy-has-some-bad-habits-but-am-not-sure-whats-causing-them#comment-433 sounds like a) the dog is bored! get it some exercise and play time...better yet, LOTS of exercise and playtime b) crate/room train or be prepared to continue to have to buy new things cuz old/learned habits die hard- besides at 6 months, being left unattended all these times means she could get sick or die if she gets into something dangerous! c) what is the food shes eating? maybe shes not getting enough or not getting whats right for her d) and lastly, it just sounds like your puppy is being...a puppy!<br><b>References : </b><br>trainer, owner, volunteer sounds like
a) the dog is bored! get it some exercise and play time…better yet, LOTS of exercise and playtime
b) crate/room train or be prepared to continue to have to buy new things cuz old/learned habits die hard- besides at 6 months, being left unattended all these times means she could get sick or die if she gets into something dangerous!
c) what is the food shes eating? maybe shes not getting enough or not getting whats right for her
d) and lastly, it just sounds like your puppy is being…a puppy!
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]]> Comment on how come my cat gets the hiccups? by Wes (Forges Fire) http://www.thepetvetspeaks.com/can-cats-get-the-hiccups/how-come-my-cat-gets-the-hiccups/comment-page-1#comment-334 Wes (Forges Fire) Wed, 23 Jun 2010 12:20:59 +0000 http://www.thepetvetspeaks.com/can-cats-get-the-hiccups/how-come-my-cat-gets-the-hiccups#comment-334 The same reason we get the hiccups. No reason at all. -Wes<br><b>References : </b><br> The same reason we get the hiccups. No reason at all.

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]]> Comment on Why does my cat do this gulping thing? by SumnerLady http://www.thepetvetspeaks.com/can-cats-get-the-hiccups/why-does-my-cat-do-this-gulping-thing/comment-page-1#comment-397 SumnerLady Wed, 23 Jun 2010 12:18:59 +0000 http://www.thepetvetspeaks.com/can-cats-get-the-hiccups/why-does-my-cat-do-this-gulping-thing#comment-397 Your cat may have one of several things going on. He may be having a reaction to something in the food, or he may have a blockage in his throat. You first said none of your other cats do it, bu now one has started. It now appears to be something that needs to be looked at by a vet. Cats do not mimic each other. If it is something in the food, it can cause additional medical conditions in your cat if not treated. If it is a blockage in his throat, it can also cause additional problems. good luck<br><b>References : </b><br> Your cat may have one of several things going on. He may be having a reaction to something in the food, or he may have a blockage in his throat.
You first said none of your other cats do it, bu now one has started. It now appears to be something that needs to be looked at by a vet. Cats do not mimic each other.

If it is something in the food, it can cause additional medical conditions in your cat if not treated. If it is a blockage in his throat, it can also cause additional problems.

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]]> Comment on please pleas help me, my cat needs help!!!!? by Kia the Koala Lady http://www.thepetvetspeaks.com/can-cats-get-the-hiccups/please-pleas-help-me-my-cat-needs-help/comment-page-1#comment-421 Kia the Koala Lady Wed, 23 Jun 2010 12:15:59 +0000 http://www.thepetvetspeaks.com/can-cats-get-the-hiccups/please-pleas-help-me-my-cat-needs-help#comment-421 First off, I am thrilled that you are taking him to the vet, that is the best place for him. If he will drink from the dogs bowl, let him. Anything to get fluids into his system. Are you trying to feed him canned food? That would be best for him and it would help rehydrate him. Don't worry about the food as much as the water right now tho. It sounds almost like poisoning, like he ate a sick rat or something, but the twitching sounds neurological. The vet is the only person who can help him, I would just give him lots of loving and petting and tell him what a good boy he is until you leave. Please let us know how he is, I will say a prayer for him. EDIT: DON'T give him milk!! Most cats are lactose intolerant and this will mess his stomach up even more.<br><b>References : </b><br> First off, I am thrilled that you are taking him to the vet, that is the best place for him. If he will drink from the dogs bowl, let him. Anything to get fluids into his system. Are you trying to feed him canned food? That would be best for him and it would help rehydrate him. Don’t worry about the food as much as the water right now tho. It sounds almost like poisoning, like he ate a sick rat or something, but the twitching sounds neurological. The vet is the only person who can help him, I would just give him lots of loving and petting and tell him what a good boy he is until you leave. Please let us know how he is, I will say a prayer for him.

EDIT: DON’T give him milk!! Most cats are lactose intolerant and this will mess his stomach up even more.
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]]> Comment on Cat has worms? by hrcdjc http://www.thepetvetspeaks.com/can-cats-get-the-hiccups/cat-has-worms/comment-page-1#comment-439 hrcdjc Wed, 23 Jun 2010 12:14:59 +0000 http://www.thepetvetspeaks.com/can-cats-get-the-hiccups/cat-has-worms#comment-439 I don't think worms are contagious. Make sure the vet runs a test on those worms. Hope she gets well soon.<br><b>References : </b><br> I don’t think worms are contagious. Make sure the vet runs a test on those worms. Hope she gets well soon.
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]]> Comment on How can I make my rat more comfortable with his ratball? by D http://www.thepetvetspeaks.com/can-cats-get-the-hiccups/how-can-i-make-my-rat-more-comfortable-with-his-ratball/comment-page-1#comment-426 D Wed, 23 Jun 2010 12:09:59 +0000 http://www.thepetvetspeaks.com/can-cats-get-the-hiccups/how-can-i-make-my-rat-more-comfortable-with-his-ratball#comment-426 Rats aren't suppose to have exercise balls or wheels. It will hurt their backs that's why it's freaking out. <br><b>References : </b><br> Rats aren’t suppose to have exercise balls or wheels. It will hurt their backs that’s why it’s freaking out.
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]]> Comment on Can cats and dogs get the hiccups? by sunshine http://www.thepetvetspeaks.com/can-cats-get-the-hiccups/can-cats-and-dogs-get-the-hiccups/comment-page-1#comment-339 sunshine Wed, 23 Jun 2010 12:07:59 +0000 http://www.thepetvetspeaks.com/can-cats-get-the-hiccups/can-cats-and-dogs-get-the-hiccups#comment-339 I believe they can and do.<br><b>References : </b><br> I believe they can and do.
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]]> Comment on Why does my cat do this gulping thing? by The Cat http://www.thepetvetspeaks.com/can-cats-get-the-hiccups/why-does-my-cat-do-this-gulping-thing/comment-page-1#comment-396 The Cat Wed, 23 Jun 2010 12:03:59 +0000 http://www.thepetvetspeaks.com/can-cats-get-the-hiccups/why-does-my-cat-do-this-gulping-thing#comment-396 Maybe it's burping? Cats sometimes swallow air when they're drinking. <br><b>References : </b><br> Maybe it’s burping? Cats sometimes swallow air when they’re drinking.
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]]> Comment on Can cats get the hiccups? by frooliemew http://www.thepetvetspeaks.com/can-cats-get-the-hiccups/can-cats-get-the-hiccups/comment-page-1#comment-328 frooliemew Wed, 23 Jun 2010 12:03:59 +0000 http://www.thepetvetspeaks.com/can-cats-get-the-hiccups/can-cats-get-the-hiccups#comment-328 I have two cats and they have never had the hiccups.<br><b>References : </b><br> I have two cats and they have never had the hiccups.
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]]> Comment on Does anyone have any tips on how to potty train a puppy and how to get it to stop chewing on everything? by Your mom http://www.thepetvetspeaks.com/can-cats-get-the-hiccups/does-anyone-have-any-tips-on-how-to-potty-train-a-puppy-and-how-to-get-it-to-stop-chewing-on-everything/comment-page-1#comment-428 Your mom Wed, 23 Jun 2010 11:56:59 +0000 http://www.thepetvetspeaks.com/can-cats-get-the-hiccups/does-anyone-have-any-tips-on-how-to-potty-train-a-puppy-and-how-to-get-it-to-stop-chewing-on-everything#comment-428 Beat him<br><b>References : </b><br> Beat him
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]]> Comment on Actual employee excuses for missing work? by aventura.girl http://www.thepetvetspeaks.com/can-cats-get-the-hiccups/actual-employee-excuses-for-missing-work/comment-page-1#comment-401 aventura.girl Wed, 23 Jun 2010 11:56:59 +0000 http://www.thepetvetspeaks.com/can-cats-get-the-hiccups/actual-employee-excuses-for-missing-work#comment-401 i agree with spot<br><b>References : </b><br> i agree with spot
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]]> Comment on Can cats and dogs get the hiccups? by ~*~Kayli~*~ http://www.thepetvetspeaks.com/can-cats-get-the-hiccups/can-cats-and-dogs-get-the-hiccups/comment-page-1#comment-338 ~*~Kayli~*~ Wed, 23 Jun 2010 11:56:59 +0000 http://www.thepetvetspeaks.com/can-cats-get-the-hiccups/can-cats-and-dogs-get-the-hiccups#comment-338 my dog does but shes pretty wierd<br><b>References : </b><br>yeah they all hiccup eventully my dog does but shes pretty wierd
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]]> Comment on Does anyone have any tips on how to potty train a puppy and how to get it to stop chewing on everything? by Texas Rottie http://www.thepetvetspeaks.com/can-cats-get-the-hiccups/does-anyone-have-any-tips-on-how-to-potty-train-a-puppy-and-how-to-get-it-to-stop-chewing-on-everything/comment-page-1#comment-427 Texas Rottie Wed, 23 Jun 2010 11:49:59 +0000 http://www.thepetvetspeaks.com/can-cats-get-the-hiccups/does-anyone-have-any-tips-on-how-to-potty-train-a-puppy-and-how-to-get-it-to-stop-chewing-on-everything#comment-427 House Training House training your dog is simple if you follow a few basic rules. Remember that puppies younger than 10 to 12 weeks have little control. Accidents will always happen when teaching puppies to be clean in the house. Be kind and patient, and reward handsomely all outdoor elimination. Always remember that dogs do what works for them. Make outdoor pottying work really well for your puppy. 1) The puppy must have NO time unsupervised in your home. NONE. If you are not directly watching the puppy, it should be in the crate, or outside in a safe area. You MUST watch the puppy at ALL times when loose in the house. Use baby gates, crates, or tie the leash to your belt. 2) The puppy should sleep inside the crate by your bedside. This way you can hear if the puppy should happen to need to go out during the night. 3) You must go WITH the puppy outside for ALL trips for elimination. You must have treats with you. When the puppy is urinating, say "GO PEE PEE" in a nice praise tone of voice the entire time. When she is finished, pop the treat into her mouth at once, and praise praise praise. This should be something she gets at no other time, like tiny pieces of string cheese or boiled chicken. Same for defecation. Say "GO POOP" while she is going, and food reward and praise afterwards. You must observe and reward ALL outdoor potty time. 4) Keep a schedule. Feed at the same time, and walk outside at the same times. Your pup needs at least 4 trips outdoors each day, and 5 is probably better. Pup needs to go out at wake up time, lunch time, 4-5 PM, after dinner or any other meals, and before bed. Younger puppies may need to go out much more often. 5) Use a key word each time you go out. I say "Let's go out!!" in a happy tone of voice each time I'm opening the door to go out with the dog. 6) If you catch the puppy IN THE ACT of eliminating in your house, CLAP YOUR HANDS, say AH AH, OUTSIDE!! And immediately rush her outside. If she finishes there, do your usual food reward and praise. The keys to getting your dog reliably housetrained are: SUPERVISION: NO loose time in the house if you are not watching REWARDS: ALL outdoor elimination MUST be observed and rewarded. If you only do this ONE thing, your puppy will get housetrained. PATIENCE: Anger and punishment have no place in dog training. Elimination is a natural and pleasurable experience for your dog. You can teach her to not soil your house, but punishment will NOT help. It will only teach the dog to hide when she needs to eliminate. If you have applied these techniques carefully for 4 weeks and you are still finding spots or piles after the fact, it's time for stronger measures. Roll up a newspaper and fasten both ends with a rubber band. Keep it handy. The very next time you find a spot of a pile that the dog has left behind, whip out that newspaper, and hit YOURSELF over the head firmly several times as you repeat "I FORGOT TO WATCH MY PUPPY". Works every time. :D This article copyright 2004/2007, RedyreRottweilers. Free for unlimited distribution as long as copyright info remains intact.<br><b>References : </b><br> House Training
House training your dog is simple if you follow a few basic rules. Remember that puppies younger than 10 to 12 weeks have little control. Accidents will always happen when teaching puppies to be clean in the house. Be kind and patient, and reward handsomely all outdoor elimination. Always remember that dogs do what works for them. Make outdoor pottying work really well for your puppy.
1) The puppy must have NO time unsupervised in your home. NONE. If you are not directly watching the puppy, it should be in the crate, or outside in a safe area. You MUST watch the puppy at ALL times when loose in the house. Use baby gates, crates, or tie the leash to your belt.
2) The puppy should sleep inside the crate by your bedside. This way you can hear if the puppy should happen to need to go out during the night.
3) You must go WITH the puppy outside for ALL trips for elimination. You must have treats with you. When the puppy is urinating, say "GO PEE PEE" in a nice praise tone of voice the entire time. When she is finished, pop the treat into her mouth at once, and praise praise praise. This should be something she gets at no other time, like tiny pieces of string cheese or boiled chicken. Same for defecation. Say "GO POOP" while she is going, and food reward and praise afterwards. You must observe and reward ALL outdoor potty time.
4) Keep a schedule. Feed at the same time, and walk outside at the same times. Your pup needs at least 4 trips outdoors each day, and 5 is probably better. Pup needs to go out at wake up time, lunch time, 4-5 PM, after dinner or any other meals, and before bed. Younger puppies may need to go out much more often.
5) Use a key word each time you go out. I say "Let’s go out!!" in a happy tone of voice each time I’m opening the door to go out with the dog.
6) If you catch the puppy IN THE ACT of eliminating in your house, CLAP YOUR HANDS, say AH AH, OUTSIDE!! And immediately rush her outside. If she finishes there, do your usual food reward and praise.
The keys to getting your dog reliably housetrained are:
SUPERVISION: NO loose time in the house if you are not watching
REWARDS: ALL outdoor elimination MUST be observed and rewarded. If you only do this ONE thing, your puppy will get housetrained.
PATIENCE: Anger and punishment have no place in dog training. Elimination is a natural and pleasurable experience for your dog. You can teach her to not soil your house, but punishment will NOT help. It will only teach the dog to hide when she needs to eliminate.
If you have applied these techniques carefully for 4 weeks and you are still finding spots or piles after the fact, it’s time for stronger measures. Roll up a newspaper and fasten both ends with a rubber band. Keep it handy. The very next time you find a spot of a pile that the dog has left behind, whip out that newspaper, and hit YOURSELF over the head firmly several times as you repeat "I FORGOT TO WATCH MY PUPPY".
Works every time.
:D
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