Lot's of members use Nutri-cal, but I don't think they understand that Nutri-cal is basically corn syrup, or sugar. Sugar works best when having a hypoglycemic episode because it gets sugar into the blood fast, and to the brain where it is needed. However, anytime you give sugar, insulin is also made to deal with the sugar, and unless you give the dog some protein after the sugar, the insulin will cause another attack of low blood sugar. So you see, Nutri-cal could cause an attack of low blood sugar, as well as treat it. Nutric-cal and Kara syrup are effective because during the attack a dog has no appetite, and rubbing some on the roof of the mouth will give the dog the necessary blood sugar, and should bring back the appetite so you can feed the dog protein. Dogs, prone to hypoglycemia, do well being free fed, and eating small meals throughout the day. |