Hiccups? - 2008/04/05 07:59I've noticed that, for a while now, after my boy eats he makes a sort of "hiccup" sound. I'm not sure if he as food stuck in his throat or if it is just a hiccup from eating too fast. He doesn't show any signs of discomfort while 'hiccuping' but, he does go to his water bottle for a drink afterwards. Is this something I should be concerned about?
-LauraDingo's mom -Laura
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Meralex
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Re:Hiccups? - 2008/04/09 06:41There's a post (in daily life I think) that says that hiccup noises are a sign of contentment
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Re:Hiccups? - 2008/04/09 18:03Well that makes me happy to know! I've noticed if Hazel cuddles up with me , I can feel these little rythmic pulses, like hiccups.I didn't know what they were!! It's nice to know she's feeling content!! Although i haven't heard any noises.LORI, SOUTHINGTON, CT Mom of: Chloe(dog), Mr.Toad(frog) and Hazel the hedgie!!
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Re:Hiccups? - 2008/04/09 19:46Lori, the same thing happens to me when I hold Tweetle, I've come to get used to it and I never really gave any thought to it. Now that I know it happens to other people, I feel better about it.
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Re:Hiccups? - 2008/04/09 21:25Are you sure your hedgehogs aren't purring?
~Sara“The fox has many tricks, and the hedgehog only one, but that is the best of all”
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Re:Hiccups? - 2008/04/10 09:20I guess they could be the hedghog version of a purr, they just seem more hiccupish. I think I just thought a purr would be more like a really teeny tiny motor boat. Kind of..LORI, SOUTHINGTON, CT Mom of: Chloe(dog), Mr.Toad(frog) and Hazel the hedgie!!
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Re:Hiccups? - 2008/04/10 22:38when Ava purrs it's like a mini motor. I can't hear her just feel it. Kind of like when your cell is on vibrate in your coat pocket. Ava's mom!
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Re:Hiccups? - 2008/04/11 23:22Sorry I haven't replied, I've been away.
Contentment is a nice sign. What an interesting way to show it. Dingo "purred" when I took him out this morning so, I'm hoping that he's adjusted quite well and is used to all of the new sights and smells.Dingo's mom -Laura
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Although i haven't heard any noises.
