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Can kittens (and cats) get hiccups?

The answer to that question is — yes.

After I rescued four two-week-old kittens who were orphaned when their mother was killed, I became the “momma cat” and started feeding them kitten formula with a syringe.

When I took the kittens to the vet clinic for a checkup, the vet asked me if they had gotten hiccups yet.

At that point, they had never shown any signs of it.

“No, they haven’t had hiccups,” I said.

“They will,” the vet said with a smile. “It happens sometimes when they eat too fast.”

“Should I do anything to help them if they get the hiccups?” I asked, wondering what in the world I could do for kitten hiccups. Tell the kittens to hold their breath? That’s what works for me.

“You don’t have to do anything,” the vet said. “They’ll go away on their own.”

Not long after that — sure enough, the kittens got hiccups. And sure enough, after a while, the hiccups went away.

That was more than 13 years ago. I still have the “kittens” (three of them, anyway; one died in October 2004 from chronic renal failure). And even today, as adult cats, they will occasionally get the hiccups. The hiccups last for a half a minute or a minute and then that’s the end of it.

So — if your kitten (or cat) develops hiccups, don’t worry about it. The hiccups will go away sooner or later.

About the Author

LeAnn R. Ralph is the author of the books “Give Me a Home Where the Dairy Cows Roam” (September 2004) and “Christmas in Dairyland (True Stories from a Wisconsin Farm) (July 2003) and “Preserve Your Family History (A Step-by-Step Guide for Interviewing Family Members and Writing Oral Histories)” (e-book; April 2004). For information about the books, visit http://ruralroute2.com

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Key Facts:

Size: Small
Height: About 25 cm (10 inches)
Weight: 3.6 - 6.3 kg (8 - 14 lb)
Life Span: 13 years
Grooming: Medium
Exercise: Undemanding
Feeding: Medium
Temperament: Gentle & affectionate
Country of Origin: England
AKC Group: Toy
Other Names: English Toy Spaniel

Physical Characteristics:

General Appearance: Stocky, compact and well proportioned.
Colour: Black/tan, ruby (red), tricolour or blenheim (red and white).
Coat: Silky, long, straight, good feathering with or without a slight wave.
Tail: Well feathered, lower than the topline and may be docked.
Ears: Set low, long, well feathered and hanging by the cheeks.
Body: The chest is wide and deep and the back is short and level. The shoulders are well laid back and the fore and hindquarters are well angulated.

Temperament:
Easy-going, affectionate and happy. King Charles Spaniels get on well with children, other dogs and strangers. They are suited for apartment living and enjoy being with their family and receiving plenty of attention. They are intelligent and learn quickly when being trained. These small dogs are sociable and adaptable which makes them ideal family pets.

Grooming:
The coat of the King Charles Spaniel should be brushed twice per week, especially in the areas more prone to tangling such as the chest, behind the ears and between the legs. The facial creases should be wiped with lotion (for this particular area) from time to time and the ear canals checked for dirt or wax.

Exercise:
The King Charles Spaniel adapts itself to the family activities for it’s daily exercise needs. They don’t demand a great deal of exercise and are content with being part of the family outings.

History:
This breed shares the same ancestry as the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and were popular in both England and Europe around 3-4 centuries ago. The English breeders preferred shorter muzzles on the spaniels and through selective breeding (possibly with the Japanese Chin) the head shape changed so that the muzzle appeared relatively flat. Later in the 1920s, breeders wanted to restore the longer shaped muzzles of the original King Charles Spaniel, which resulted in two distinct types. The re-established longer muzzled variety had the name ‘Cavalier’ added to the title of King Charles Spaniel.

Additional Comments:

The King Charles Spaniel is similar to the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel except that it has a shorter nose and a more domed head.

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This article provided courtesy of http://www.dooziedog.com/dog_breeds/king_charles_spaniel/

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