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Nancy1999 · 08-31-2008, 08:42 AM

Joey's breeder recommended free feeding for Joey until 6 months of age. This means that food is available at all times. Small breeds such as Yorkies, often use all their energy reserves, and develop hypoglycemia; one of the symptoms of hypoglycemia is loss of appetite, and this further compounds the problem. Nutri-cal is a sugar supplement in tube form and a tiny bit rubbed on the roof of the mouth will help with the low sugar, and their appetite should return. Don't give to much Nutri-cal or they could be filled up from that. Nutri-cal is the same thing as Karo-syrup, (the white kind). How much does Bella weigh, and is she displaying any other symptoms?

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08-31-2008, 08:42 AM	#2
Nancy1999 I ♥ Joey & Ralphie! Donating Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Arizona Posts: 25,396 Blog Entries: 2	Joey's breeder recommended free feeding for Joey until 6 months of age. This means that food is available at all times. Small breeds such as Yorkies, often use all their energy reserves, and develop hypoglycemia; one of the symptoms of hypoglycemia is loss of appetite, and this further compounds the problem. Nutri-cal is a sugar supplement in tube form and a tiny bit rubbed on the roof of the mouth will help with the low sugar, and their appetite should return. Don't give to much Nutri-cal or they could be filled up from that. Nutri-cal is the same thing as Karo-syrup, (the white kind). How much does Bella weigh, and is she displaying any other symptoms? Welcome to YorkieTalk, by the way! __________________ NancyJoey Proud members of the CrAzYcLuB and YAP! ** Just Say No to Puppymills – Join YAP! Yorkshire Terrier Club of America – Breeder Referrals Last edited by Nancy1999; 08-31-2008 at 08:44 AM.