Labrador hiccups stomach also a jerk

This condition may be caused by overeating, which is the general TCM theory that this symptom is caused by wind and cold, but it is generally more common to see hiccups and convulsions caused by eating too much. Usually, this will resolve within a few hours. You can give your dog a small amount of water and a pat on the back. If the symptoms do not resolve within a few hours, the diaphragm may be spasming due to a nerve problem and the primary cause needs to be found and addressed.