Hypoglicemia ( Low Blood Sugar)

This is a disorder of the central nerve system cause by low blood sugar. It occurs mostly in toy breeds but can also occur in larger breeds as well. Hypoglycemia can occur without warning, when a puppy goes to a new home, misses a meal, or does not eat full meals, becomes chilled, overtired, or exhausted from too much handling or playing. Signs to look for are depression, weakness, being wobbly or jerky ( the head appears to be tilted to either left or right side, the neck appears to be stiff and in a “lock” position, and the body may soon appear the same way and the teeth may be clamped tightly), convulsions, seizures, or coma, which can result in death! Remember, this is only a puppy. Compare it with an infant child, which requires extra care. You would not wake your baby up to show friends and neighbors, so do not wake your puppy up as it needs rest too. This is very important to your puppies health.

TREATMENT: The blood levels of glucose must be restored immediately. Do not hesitate, your puppy’s life is at risk. If your puppy is conscious give a little honey or Karo syrup under it’s tongue, or rubbed on it’s gums ( do not pour excessive amounts into the mouth as the puppy could choke). The puppy should begin to improve within 10 minutes. If the puppy is unconscious, your veterinarian may have to administer a dextrose solution intravenously in order to save it’s life! CONTACT YOUR VET AT ONCE!

PREVENTION: Feed several small meals daily. Use a good high quality small dry kibble dog food. Soak dry food in warm water, if necessary ( your puppy may not have all it’s teeth or it’s gums maybe tender), add one teaspoon can food, and once a day add one teaspoon cottage cheese. MAKE SURE YOUR PUPPY EATS!! Do NOT just set the food down and assume the puppy eats it; watch to make sure it eats! Add one teaspoon of Karo syrup or honey to cool fresh drinking water everyday. NEVER FEED YOUR PUPPY CHOCOLATE, FRIED FOOD OR MILK! DO NOT ALLOW YOUR PUPPY TO BECOME OVERTIRED OR CHILLED. LET YOUR PUPPY REST AND BECOME ADJUSTED TO IT’S NEW HOME!

Read this article several times and become very familiar with it and you should not have any trouble. Your puppy needs your tender loving care, and in return, your puppy will give you a lifetime of love.
 

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