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rachelmara

Why is my dog making this sound when she sleeps? Should I be concerned?

Hey vets of reddit!

Sometimes when my dog is sleeping, she’ll make these almost hiccup-sounding noises that last for ~5 minutes and then stop. I would say it happens 1-2 times a week (that i notice)

Could this be something for me to be concerned about? or just dog hiccups haha

Video here:

https://imgur.com/a/LM6qGCN

• ⁠Species: Dog • ⁠Age: 6 y/o • ⁠Sex/Neuter status: F spayed • ⁠Breed: unknown (we were told half chihuahua half pitbull) • ⁠Body weight: 27 lbs • ⁠History: unknown • ⁠Clinical signs: Hiccup sound while sleeping • ⁠Duration: ~ 5 minutes once or twice/week • ⁠Your general location: northeast USA

Posted Mar 6, 2026, 5:29 PM UTC

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