Startled By His Own Hiccups, This Cute Pup Tries To Scare Them Away
In a heartwarming moment, an adorable little puppy named Buck gets into an unexpected battle with a funny irritation - the hiccups.
Hiccups can have several causes. It can happen with excitement, after eating too quickly, from a sudden change in ambient temperature, or from smoking or drinking. It is safe to say that Buck does not smoke or drink, so we can rule out those causes!
For this young, eight-week-old puppy, involuntary spasms were something completely different and new....
Startled by the strange enemy in his body, this pup made an adorable attempt to overcome the hiccups.
First experience with hiccups
Buck was sitting comfortably in the car, enjoying the ride, when something strange happened. Suddenly, he started having hiccups. It was the first time Buck had experienced these strange spasms and it was a little scary for him.
When Buck heard the strange sound, his face tightened. He didn't know what was happening. Another hiccup followed, and now he was completely panicked. It was as if he wondered, "What are these strange things inside me?
When the hiccups persisted, Buck decided he'd had enough. He was no longer going to let those invisible hiccups bother him. "I'll scare them away!" he thought.
In his attempt to overcome the hiccup blues, Buck began to growl and bark at the air around him. He even tried to bite and bark into his own belly, where he believed the hickey was hiding. It was a cute and brave attempt to defend himself.
Buck's attempt to chase away the hiccups did not go unnoticed. The video of Buck's heroic struggle quickly went around the Internet. Millions of people watched the short clip and they all got big smiles on their faces.
"I feel the same way about the hiccups. I will try to growl at them in the future," said one who approved of Buck's method of chasing his hiccups away.
"I'm so glad YouTube recommended this to me. Tell them, Buck! You'll make that pesky hiccup go away," said another person, giving little Buck heart.
The joy of Buck's story
In Buck's world, even hiccups were no match for his character and charm. As we witness this pup's valiant efforts to combat his own hiccups, we can only be reminded of the simple joy these faithful four-legged friends bring to our lives.
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