Hypoglycemia

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What is Hypoglycemia?

It's a central nervous system disorder caused by low blood sugar. It occurs mainly in toy breeds, between 6 and 12 weeks of age. Stress is the leading cause. Hypoglycemia can occur without warning. Th signs are those of Listlessness and Depression, are followed by Muscular Weakness, Tremors (especially the facial muscles) and later, Convulsions, Coma and Death. The entire sequence is not always seen, and the puppy may simply appear to be depressed, wobbly, jerky, and may go into a coma. Symptoms may appear when a puppy is placed into a new home, while being delivered to his/her new family, after a puppy misses a meal, becomes cold, becomes exhausted from too much play, or has a digestive upset.

TREATMEANT

DON'T PANIC AND STAY CALM!!!

Begin immediately treatment by restoring blood levels of glucose. Give the puppy a mouthful of Nutri-Cal (Canine Supplement), Karo Syrup or Honey. If he/she cannot swallow it at all at once, it will begin to absorb under the tongue and should start bringing him/her back to conscious state so that it will be able to swallow the rest. When he can swallow, give him/her water (about 1cc at a time so he doesn't choke). Continue to give him Nutri-Cal and water about every 10 minutes until he conscious and moving about. Make sure the puppy is eating well again. The large dose of Nutri-Cal or syrup will probably cause some diarrhea, but it is usually self-limiting. If in the case your puppy doesn't respond the Nutri-Cal, CALL YOUR VETERINARIN IMMEDIATELY!!! The puppy will need Sub-Q injections of lactated ringer's so solutions every four hours for about two days of hydration. He/she may also need some antibiotics to combat secondary infections that can rise from the lowered immune system that results from Hypoglycemia.

PREVENTION

It's EXTREMILY important that the puppy eats at regular intervals. He/she should have dry kibble available at all times and should be fed canned food at least two times per day. Yogurt and/or cottage cheese can also be added to the diet. Your new puppy should not be allowed to come overtired, or chilled. Play time should be limited and controlled to prevent undue stress and tiring. A puppy who does not eat FREQUENTLY is heading for trouble. We do not guarantee against this condition.

Hypoglycemia

We highly recommend reading the following, before seeing any of the following signs of the issue dis

TREATMEANT

PREVENTION

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