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07-30-2007, 06:00 PM | #1 |
Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Salt Lake City, UT
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| hypoglycemia We are leaving for a 7 hour trip next week and I was wondering what are the signs/symptoms of hypoglycemia in dogs. What do we need to take if this happens? Any advice would be greatly appreciated!
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07-30-2007, 06:27 PM | #2 |
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| Here's a link to an article. http://www.wendysyorkies.com/Hypoglycemia.html Buy some NutraCal (a calorie-dense goop) to take with you. The trip might make the pup not want to eat regularly, so putting a dollop of this in his mouth will make sure he has the calories he needs. Good Luck on your trip!!
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07-30-2007, 06:30 PM | #3 |
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| i've never experienced it.. however i believe if your pup gets lethargic... check their gums, they should be pink not white... they might start shaking aswell. A lot of people on here use nutrical..... but i've heard you can also use corn syrup.... if your pup gets sick on car rides or very anxious, i've read a lot on here that people are using benadryl to help with the car rides. it needs to be children's liquid dye free. They get 1 ml (about 1/4 tsp) per 5 lbs. Layla is having it right now because of allergies (a bug bite i believe) and it knocks her right out! |
07-30-2007, 06:34 PM | #4 |
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| It's easier to prevent a hypoglycemic attack, so make sure she eats before the trip. How old are your pups? Take nutri-cal with you just in case...Give them a little dollop of it if they don't want to eat.
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07-30-2007, 07:49 PM | #5 | |
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07-31-2007, 04:57 AM | #6 |
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| I on the other hand do not think it is easy to prevent since my little Boy Murphy still has some attacks every now and than. It is very important to keep them fed but I keep his food down all day and he still has an attack every now and again. I recommend having the nurtical on hand and giving that to your pup if you see any signs of lethargic behavior. Murphy gets really groggy and almost acts Drunk or best I can describe it acts like a baby deer that was just born and can not walk. His head shakes like a bobble head doll and he gets extremely tiered. I usually just scoop him up and start giving him some love and the nutrical. He usually comes back around within 5 - 10 minutes or so. Also their gums will get pale but I think that is if it gets too far or further than you want to let them get. Murphy’s gums generally do not get pale because I tend to catch it most of the time. Good luck, if you baby is not showing any signs of it now I am sure he/she will be find!!
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07-31-2007, 05:18 AM | #7 |
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| During your trip make sure to stop often so the little one will not be confined too long . It will give him or her a chance to take some fresh air . |
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