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Meg, the first thing I think of when these babies act lethargic is HYPOGLYCEMIA!! So, haul out the white Karo, honey but my vet and experienced breeders prefer Nutrical or Nutristat. Just put some on your finger and see if he will lick it. IF NOT, squirt a dab UNDER his tongue and wait a few minutes and give more. If the blood sugar is not low, it still will not hurt your baby to have more sugar....same with human diabetics. If they need sugar and get none they will just go further down. If they have low levels then it will help and you will see results right away. In any case, you should talk with your vet for general info and to your breeder for info about the specific puppy. If Keeley does not perk up, don't wait and don't exercise him. Try to get the carbs in him before exercising. I have tube of NutriStat in every purse I own..LOL Let us know hoy y'all are doing. Oh, BTW. Pale gums can mean shock, bleeding, or any number of other conditions. Check with your vet and they will show you how to check the gums. In humans, we check capillary refill in nail beds.. sorta the same thing, only different. |
How old is your pup? I remember asking the same question when Cookie was a few months old. It seemed that he would sleep almost the whole day ,only waking up to walk over to the pee pad , getting a little water and would go back to sleep. I was freaking out. Cookie is now over a yr old and he' just a little bum lol. He sleeps at least 10 hrs at night and takes a bunch of long naps during the day. He has his play time (his little soccer ball) eats 3 meals a day....back to napping or sitting on my lap. My girl Mimi is hyper and only sleeps when you put her in her crate at night, or after she eats she takes a nap on her pillow. Genie |
I'm so glad he seems to be doing okay! I hope he stays healthy and happy! |
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He is 11 weeks for those who asked. |
I just read an article the breeder e-mailed me that talks all about Hypoglycemia. I am buying some karo syrup today. Where can you get that Nutrical? |
YOu can get Nutrical at most petshops (Petco, Petsmart, etc). I think it's sometimes called something else too? Maybe there are different brands, does anyone know what I'm talking about? |
So glad to hear he's doing better. I wish my baby would stop eating! He's such a piggy around food, but I have noticed that he sleeps a lot more since it's gotten really hot outside. |
I got my nutircal at the vet...they sell it...and it lasts a long time...I had to go buy a new one because mommy thought she was so smart letting Maximus chew on the cap while she brushed his hair..lol..little did I know he was chewing on the tubing and when I went to give him some it was pouring out of like 10 different little puncture holes..lol..STICKY |
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