HYPOGLYCEMIA

 

If you are going to  become a toy dog owner you will
want to familiarize yourself to the symptoms  of hypoglycemia. Hypoglycemia is
often seen in young toy puppies, and most of  the time the symptoms can be
controlled by eating, or by giving some glucose  such as honey water to the
puppy. Glucose is what the body uses as fuel and  is necessary for the brain
tissue and muscles to function. Hypoglycemia is  when the blood sugar levels
(glucose) fall well below normal. It can cause  your puppy to become confused,
disoriented, drowsy, have the shivers, stagger  about, collapse, fall into a
coma, or have seizures. Episodes of hypoglycemia  often occur without warning. A
puppy may be stressed by shipping, or a missed  meal, being chilled, or even
exhaustion from too much play. Because of their  tiny size toy puppies cannot
eat a lot at one time, and literally run out of  fuel quickly. Puppies should be
fed several times a day a high quality diet.  Most puppies will outgrow the
problem. Some very tiny dogs will continue to  have bouts of hypoglycemia
throughout their life. If your puppy experiences  episodes of hypoglycemia it is
important to restore the blood levels of  glucose as quickly as possible.
Typical symptoms:
weakness 

listlessness 
 depression 
 staggering gait

• tremors 
  
  If your puppy is conscious, give him/her a little White Karo  Syrup, or Honey under
  its tongue, or rubbed on its gums. Do NOT pour into the  mouth as the puppy
  could easily choke. You can also mix honey, or corn syrup  with pedialite, stir
  to dissolve, and dribble it into the puppy's mouth.  Nutrical also works
  extremely well in an emergency. The puppy should begin to  improve within about
  ten minutes, if not contact your vet as quickly as you can.
  
  NOTE: BREEDERS CAN NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR  HYPOGLYCEMIA