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08-15-2013, 05:05 AM | #1 |
YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Georgia
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| hypoglycemia in yorkies I have a 10 week old yorkie. How can I tell if he is becoming hypoglygemic? How to treat? |
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08-15-2013, 05:26 AM | #2 |
Cedric♥Lola♥Keylo Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Gilford, NH, USA
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| nutra cal i think it called.....signs are not eating lathargic....and im sure others will chime in. this can be serious so please check with our vet asap. i hope everything turns out ok.
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08-15-2013, 05:52 AM | #3 |
YT 1000 Club Member | If your pup seems "dizzy" or "stumbles/is wobbly" these can be a signs also....if you've ever seen a diabetic with low blood sugar most of the same symptoms apply. You can treat with Nutrical if you dont have that I was advised to use karo/pancake syrup. I'd love to see a pic of your pup! |
08-15-2013, 06:06 AM | #4 |
YT 2000 Club Member | My smallest yorkie had an episode of hypoglycemia. It was a very warm day and she had been running and playing hard. It had also been a while since her last meal. She began to shake or shiver, wanted me to hold her, she also acted like she was sleepy. I immediately gave her some Nutri Cal and then fed her, her kibble. After a sugar suppliment is give, always feed them their dog food to keep the blood sugar level. The best thing to do is prevent it from happening! Keep your pup hydrated and fed or free feed. I carry the Nutri Cal and some food with me when I am away from home for a length of time.
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08-15-2013, 07:40 AM | #5 |
YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Georgia
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| Hypoglycemia in Yorkies Thanks for your information. I will be picking up my yorkie in a few days and wanted to make sure I knew what to do in case he won't eat for a few days after I get him due to separation anxiety. I hope that is not the case!! |
08-15-2013, 08:13 AM | #6 |
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| Leave him on the same food the breeder has him on now...subject him to as few changes as possible...stress causes hypoglycemia also....if I was you, I would have some jars of baby food (chicken) on hand, just in case the pup thinks he doesnt want to eat....they will usually lick that off your fingers....and be sure to have NutriCal with you at all times, in case you need it. |
08-15-2013, 10:56 AM | #7 |
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| When I first got Bella, shaking and trembling were the signs of her hypoglycemia. Nutracal can be used to treat it, or Karo syrup. I personally prefer Karo syrup. After recovery, be sure to offer regular food and water. If the dog passes out, it is an emergency situation and requires an immediate trip to the vet, but Bella never got that bad. |
08-15-2013, 11:58 AM | #8 |
Cedric♥Lola♥Keylo Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Gilford, NH, USA
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| phew well im so glad your being prepared for the new arrival I was worried you were having this issue and glad ur not.
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08-15-2013, 01:36 PM | #9 |
YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Georgia
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| hypoglycemia Thanks for your reply. I am trying to be prepared for the new arrival. |
08-15-2013, 02:02 PM | #10 |
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| Yes. I have had this problem over the years. My little Angel Baby had this. I had the nutri-cal on hand, honey. Just a few little lickings, a couple 'finger lickings' of water and rest. Then when they come out of it, give a little food. Not too much of anything. This makes me smile, thinking of Angel Baby who passed a year ago. I always make myself a vanilla latte in the morning and she would be waiting for her 'sugar sugar'. This was a couple fingers of the foam on top. Gave her a little boost, before feeding, while I showered. Ahhhh the memories of our past Yorkie babies! |
08-15-2013, 04:37 PM | #11 |
YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Georgia
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| hypoglygemia I am sorry about your yorkie. Thanks for the information. I will get my puppy tomorrow. I have gotten the nutri cal and have the Karo syrup also. This is a great site. It is good to know there are others who can offer advice, especially since this is my first yorkie. Have had many other dogs over the years. |
08-15-2013, 05:09 PM | #12 |
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| Nurita-Cal : A Handy Supplement This product is frequently provided by both veterinarians and breeders for use in toy breed puppies. It consists basically of a malt-flavored paste with sugar and vitamins. Some puppies will readily lap it off fingers and others will only take it if it is smeared on the roof of the mouth. If a puppy seems listless, the first thing to do is attempt feeding. If the puppy will not eat, a finger tip of Nutrical may make all the difference. What to Do if you Think your Puppy Is Hypoglycemic http://www.vin.com/ImageDBPub/VP05000/IMG02436.GIF Potentially, hypoglycemia is an emergency. The puppy will be listless, maybe even uncoordinated. In an extreme case, the puppy will become cold, will lose consciousness and begin to have seizures. For first aid, a small amount of Karo syrup can be rubbed on the gums. (It will absorb through the gums; swallowing is not necessary.) Beyond this, and especially if the puppy does not fully regain its normal playful attitude, the puppy should be rushed to an animal hospital for treatment. In the hospital, the puppy will be warmed and a blood sugar level checked. If intravenous access is possible, dextrose will be infused directly into the blood stream. Response is generally rapid once sugar is supplied in this way and a sugar drip or regular sugar injections will be continued. But the puppy has to reliably eat before he can go home. Anticipate the need for 24-hour care and expect a few days of care. Complicating Factors Sometimes there is more to hypoglycemia than just low blood sugar. While being extra small and extra young is enough to drop blood sugar, sometimes there is more to the story.
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