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IMPORTANT INFORMATION BELOW REGARDING THE CARE OF YOUR NEW PUPPY
What is Hypoglycemia: Hypoglycemia, also known as Low Sugar, is a serious condition that can be very harmful to your new baby. A tiny baby doesn't eat much. If they did they wouldn't be tiny. So it is up to you to make sure that your new baby is eating. Low blood sugar often occurs in very small puppies and adult dogs. If your puppy is monitored carefully you can prevent this condition. The occurrence of these signs depends upon how low the blood sugar level has fallen and how far into an attack the puppy is. The further down the list the more serious the case.
What to Buy: Now that you own a tiny puppy always have Karo syrup, Nutrical, and honey available. Nutrical is a high sugar vitamin to supplement your puppy until it is 4 months old and then as is need during major changes or stressful situations such as; moving, vet visits, grooming, playing with the kids, etc. Nutrical or a product like it can be obtained in most pet stores. If you do not have Nutrical, half a teaspoon of honey, once or twice a day will go a long way in the prevention of hypoglycemia. Karo syrup works well because it is pure sugar in a liquid form, and could be purchased at your local super market. If Karo syrup is not available then use honey, Pancake syrup, or table sugar dissolved in water. Wherever you and your puppy go there should always be an emergency supply of sugar. If you plan on taking your puppy out with you, a syringe filled with Karo syrup should be at hand at all times, you can get syringes from your local pharmacy or vete rinarian office. Also, unflavored Pedialite to drink is a great way to prevent hypoglycemia.
Prevention of hypoglycemia: Tiny breeds have high metabolism and small stomach and need food and water available at all times. Please don't just set food out and assume your puppy is eating. Please watch your puppy and observe the amount eaten to be sure it meets the required daily amounts. Reduce and monitor ruff play time with children and other pets - your puppy is still a baby, and we know you want to show him/her off but the most important thing is that your puppy needs rest, so not too much excitement for at least 1 week until your puppy has adjusted; this again could stress out your puppy. Undisturbed sleeping time and sufficient rest is a must. Within a few weeks the attention span and waking periods of time of your little one will get longer and longer. Feel free to call us with any questions. We are always there to help.
Symptoms of hypoglycemia: LETHARGY (LACK OF ENERGY), WEAKNESS, UNBALANCED OR WOBBLY WALKING, EXCESSIVE HUNGER OR REFUSAL TO EAT, RESTLESSNESS, SHIVERING OR UNCONTROLLABLE TREMBLING, DISORIENTATION, STUPOR, CONVULSIONS, SEIZURES.


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