Hypoglycemia in little puppies

NUTRI-CAL SUPPLEMENT is very important supplement for you keep all time close to you, when you just buy you'r puppy special with chihuahuahuas.

What is Hypoglycemia?

Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) occurs mainly in toy breeds between six and twelve weeks of age. Often it is precipitated by stress. The first sign are those of listlessness, wobbling, glassy eyed, depression and vomiting. They are followed by muscular weakness, tremors (especially in the facial muscles) and later convulsions, coma and death. The entire sequence is not always seen, the dog may appear to be depressed or may be weak, wobbly and jerky; or the puppy may be found in a coma. Hypoglycemia can occur without warning when a puppy is placed in a new home or while being shipped. It might appear after puppy missed a meal, chills, becomes exhausted from too much playing or has a digestive upset. These upset's place an added strain on the energy reserves of the liver and bring on symptoms (if the dog is susceptible).

Treatment

Treatment is directed at restoring blood sugar levels of glucose. Begin at once. Prolong or repeated attacks can cause permanent damage to the brain. If puppy is unconscious, place a dab, about 1/4" of NutriCal on their tongue and hold their mouth closed for 1 minute. Use ONLY NurtriCal. The sugar in this product will enter the blood stream through the veins in the mouth. Wrap the puppy in a warm blanket and immediately take to the nearest vet or an after hours emergency veterinarian hospital where an intravenous solution of dextrose can be started. If the puppy is conscious, give 1/2" to 1" (a teaspoonful) of NutriCal. ONLY If puppy is conscious and If NutriCal is not available, give cane syrup, karo syrup or sugar in water....these must be swallowed. Do not give honey. Use an eye dropper or syringe plunger if puppy will not drink voluntarily. You should begin to see improvement in 10 minutes. After your puppy feels a little better, remember to give him/her a protein based meal (any good meat based dog food or meat baby food will do), to level out it's blood sugar. If they don't feel like eating, give them something extra tasty to make sure that they get food in their stomach.

Preventing recurrent attacks

Feed puppy a high quality kibble diet. I like lamb or chicken as it is easier for them to digest. If your puppy isn't eating dry food, a good quality canned puppy food would be suggested. See that puppy eats at least every 4 hours. If puppy skips a meal, give 1 tsp or 1" of Nutri-Cal in place of meal. Offer 1/4c whole milk a couple of times a day between meals. Do not let your puppy become chilled or overtired. Provide a quite area for naps throughout the day. Decrease your playtime with the puppy. Their bodies are very small and use up their energy supply rapidly. This can cause sugar depletion or stress induced coccidia. Start giving him 1/2" NutriCal several times a day right after meals for another week.

Anytime you have to take your puppy to a vet for other than routine exams, I ask that you please call and tell me what is going on. I am not a vet, but I have been watching every move your puppy has made since birth and there is a good chance I can help.

Remember, I am always just a phone call away. If you need me, don't hesitate to call anytime of day or night. When you get your puppy, I will also give you my cell

All those pictures are from my own puppies.
Alejandra Esquinca