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29-12-2018, 02:49 PM
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... a cat with hiccoughs?

Willow has them - and every time she 'hics' her front paws leave the floor!

Thought at first that she was trying to be sick - but no, it is definitely hiccoughs. I have tried rubbing/patting her back, given sips of water via a syringe, walked behind her and clapped my hands very loudly, gone into the kitchen and dropped a saucepan on the floor - all to no avail. I didn't even know cats could have hiccoughs. It looks funny to me - but must be distressing for her.

Short of swinging her round the room by her ankles I am at a loss to know what to do!

Will it just wear off?
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29-12-2018, 02:58 PM
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How long has she had it Tabs? I have never had a cat with it, furballs yes but they get ejected at some point. I suppose it could be a furball causing it.
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29-12-2018, 03:16 PM
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Over the years, a few of my cats have had them but they didn't last for long. Not sure what causes them but I found that stroking their throat seemed to help.
If they continue for more that 15 mins I would call a vet for advice.
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29-12-2018, 03:21 PM
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I haven't witnessed cats but with dogs I try to get them to eat something, the act of swallowing seems to stop them hiccing.
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29-12-2018, 03:47 PM
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Originally Posted by Longdogs ->
How long has she had it Tabs? I have never had a cat with it, furballs yes but they get ejected at some point. I suppose it could be a furball causing it.
She had them for a few minutes before I posted, Dongles.

Originally Posted by Twink55 ->
Over the years, a few of my cats have had them but they didn't last for long. Not sure what causes them but I found that stroking their throat seemed to help.
Tried that - still hiccoughing!

Originally Posted by Julie1962 ->
I haven't witnessed cats but with dogs I try to get them to eat something, the act of swallowing seems to stop them hiccing.
Eureka ! Opened a tin of Tuna and put a teaspoonful in her dish - little eyes lit up with joy - all sign of hiccoughs gone!
Thank you, Julie.

I guess I will having Tuna sandwiches for tea then.
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29-12-2018, 03:51 PM
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Now only thing to watch out for is false hiccoughs, Betty chihuahua is very good at looking sad and having pretend hiccoughs to get a treat
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29-12-2018, 04:02 PM
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Originally Posted by Julie1962 ->
I haven't witnessed cats but with dogs I try to get them to eat something, the act of swallowing seems to stop them hiccing.


Have you ever tried to swallow as you hiccough, Julie?
I know I can't, I'd just choke.
Seems to have worked though.

Tabs, just found this incase it may be of future interest:

https://www.thehappycatsite.com/cat-hiccups/
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29-12-2018, 06:21 PM
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Tuna is okay as an occasional treat but not long term, so not too many tuna sandwiches.
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Originally Posted by Longdogs ->
Tuna is okay as an occasional treat but not long term, so not too many tuna sandwiches.
The tuna sandwiches are for me, Dongles, and I can eat them by the dozen - especially with balsamic vinegar on them!!

Willow was only given a teaspoonful. Never knew it was such a sovereign cure for hiccoughs though! Cats are weird, lovely, but weird.
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Originally Posted by Julie1962 ->
Now only thing to watch out for is false hiccoughs, Betty chihuahua is very good at looking sad and having pretend hiccoughs to get a treat
I will watch out for that o ne, Julie, cats can be very devious!
 
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