Is it possible for my cat to get hiccups?

Question

I was taking care of Dusty Black-Hole Baggins (to give him his full name), and I noticed that his chest was spasming. Each time it spasmed, he made a quiet, high pitched "um" noise.

Could he have the hiccups? Or could this be something serious?

Answer 1

I would say so... My younger cat has been laying there and her belly will start making the motions of a hiccup.

Answer 2

yes they can and it  happens sometimes when they eat too fast."

Answer 3

cats do get hiccups and burp too..I'vev never seen it go on for very long though

Answer 4

My dog gets hiccups all the time and my vet said it was normal.  I give her some water and kind of shake her and rub her vigorously to get them to stop.

Answer 5

Some cats hiccup and cough so do dogs but if you think its something serious you should tell the owners or take him to a vet