LibbieLu08 | 03-26-2009 10:11 AM | Quote:
Originally Posted by Nancy1999
(Post 2543675)
Well it's ok to buy tinies; they need our love and protection too. I think we should not buy from breeders who purposely breed for tinies, that's the difference. I think I read that any dog under 4 pounds is more at a risk of hypoglycemia, and while Nutri-cal is good for treating it, too much can bring it on and cause them to not want to eat their regular meals. Think of it as giving a kid a candy bar, or "energy bar" before dinner. It decreases the appetite for more nutritious food. However, if a dog is experience an episode of low blood sugar, you want to cure if fast and this is when you should use Nutri-cal. Make sure they have some protein as soon as possible, because the protein will keep the blood sugar stable. Here are some symptoms of hypoglycemia. Hypoglycemia Symptoms and Treatment | Thanks Nancy! You are such a great help and I love all your advices! :D |