| Nancy1999 | 08-16-2009 04:04 PM |
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Originally Posted by Sugar's Mom
(Post 2758754)
haven't seen anyone address this aspect. Nutracal should not be given as a routine thing. Only keep it on hand in case your puppy shows signs of hypoglycemia. Some people gove it two or three times a day every day and that is bad. it can cause your pup to eventually have diabetes because of the fluctation in glucose levels.
| I agree with this, I think Nutri-cal is way overused; it's mainly corn syrup, which is sugar that reaches the blood fast. White Kara syrup can be used, and a little on the roof of the mouth can elevate they symptoms of hypoglycemia. I don't think too much sugar causes diabetes, they're not certain what causes that yet, but it can cause another episode of hypoglycemia. It's best to familiarize yourself with the symptoms of hypoglycemia, and use it only to elevate symptoms, not as a preventative, unless your vet has instructed you to do this. Some extra small puppies may need it because they have no fat storage, and dogs with undiagnosed infections may experience hypoglycemia, so if your dog has the symptoms often, a vet check is in order. See this link for symtoms and treatment. Toy Breed Hypoglycemia | 