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Hiccups can occur for a variety of reasons. These include eating too much, swallowing air while chewing, or even being anxious or excited. These same triggers can cause babies to hiccup, which is not usually a problem for a healthy child. Itâs easy for a baby to swallow some air while feeding, and extra air can increase the risk of hiccups. This is why itâs important to burp your baby to get the air out of their tummy. Air in the tummy can also make babies uncomfortable and may cause them to spit up.
Why do dogs get hiccups? Scientists arenât quite sure exactly why this causes hiccups, or what the purpose of hiccups is, but we do know the common actions that lead to hiccups! Age. Hiccups are most common in puppies â after 8 to 12 months, they become much more rare. Since puppies get the hiccups in the womb, some scientists think that hiccups have a purpose for puppies. Itâs possible that hiccuping helps their lungs grow and develop. Stress, fatigue, and excitement.