I've noticed that Fenway gets the hiccups on an almost daily basis. They don't seem to last very long, but the frequency is a little concerning to me. I've never had a dog get the hiccups like this. Is this common for bully breeds? He gets fed twice a day but I'm wondering if maybe adding a third meal would help? Seems like I do hear his stomach gurgling more than the other dogs. Of course he's usually the one sitting on me so I'm more inclined to hear it.
He also has a tendency to have very soft stool. He's eating the same thing as the others (Eagle Pack Natural) but his poop is significantly softer and looser than theirs. He's been wormed three times in as many months so I'm thinking maybe it isn't worms and I'm wondering if it's connected to the hiccups in some way? Along with the poop eating I can't seem to break him of.
I had a sibe that had some gastric issues as a youngster and then bloated when he was 3 years old. I really can't afford another 2 grand for gastropexi surgery right now!
I've also never had a shorthaired dog before and I'm noticing some thin spots just at random on his coat; mostly on his legs and head. Nothing on his skin to indicate mange or anything like that. I've heard some bully breeds tend to have allergies, but I just figured they'd be seasonal allergies. It hasn't been above 35 degrees here in weeks and I only keep the house at around 65 degrees.
I'm scheduling him to go to the low cost spay/neuter clinic on Wednesday (weather permitting) and I'd really hate it if the stress causes all of his hair to fall out. If I have to, I'll take him to my own vet but until that tax return check comes in I'm living as cheaply as I possibly can!
Any tips out there from those who have seen any of these issues before?