Is nutri cal ok?

[Kaligirl]

Hello I just got an 8wk old yorkie terrier female her name is Kali. I purchased from the local pet store Nutri cal but it doesnt say for puppies it looks like for a wide age range of dogs and cats. Do you think that its ok to use? I have only used it once and I am only giving 2 cc as it says 1 1/2 cc for every 10lbs.

[brendarash]

It is good to have on hand with little ones around the house. If your little one does not eat, gets an upset tummy, and just will not eat you will need it in case your little one starts acting funny. you will need it to prevent them from going into hypoglycemia.It can come on fast so be ready. My vet said to give it to both of mine every day that I did not think they were eating enough. It works well and you would use it instead of karo syrup. Good luck

[SoSoNYC1]

Yes I got one from the vet. Sometimes yorkies have low blood sugar if they don't eat right so, I remember giving Austin some when he first came to my home and so you are prepared, they hype up even more than normal..lol

but it brings them back to normal. I take a dab on my finger and he licks it. It smells like syrup but it has vitamins for them. Amazing how it works.

good luck!

[princessizzy]

Originally Posted by Kaligirl

Hello I just got an 8wk old yorkie terrier female her name is Kali. I purchased from the local pet store Nutri cal but it doesnt say for puppies it looks like for a wide age range of dogs and cats. Do you think that its ok to use? I have only used it once and I am only giving 2 cc as it says 1 1/2 cc for every 10lbs.

Nutrical is a big Must when they are that little... It helped us Sooo much. and when you need to give it to her but wont lick it...put it on your finger and put it on her tongue.

[Mardelin]

While NutriCal is great to have on hand, you must be careful on the use and dosage. You can bring on a hyperglycemic attack if used improperly and over use can cause diabetis.

You must make sure your 8 week old pup is eating at least 4 or 5 meals a day. Make sure clean food is down and accessible at all times.

[chachi]

Originally Posted by Mardelin

While NutriCal is great to have on hand, you must be careful on the use and dosage. You can bring on a hyperglycemic attack if used improperly and over use can cause diabetis.

You must make sure your 8 week old pup is eating at least 4 or 5 meals a day. Make sure clean food is down and accessible at all times.

Exacty the best preventative to keep them from getting hypoglycemai is to keep them eating regularly not nutrical

[Mardelin]

Originally Posted by chachi

Exacty the best preventative to keep them from getting hypoglycemai is to keep them eating regularly not nutrical

I prefer NutriDrops, but do keep NutriCal on hand. It is absorbed much quicker.

[breggy]

I accidently picked up nutrical DOG, instead of the 'nutrical PUPPY'. Would 'nutrical DOG' still work for my 13 wk old puppy?

oopsie, i meant to make this a new thread.

[pstinard]

Originally Posted by breggy

I accidently picked up nutrical DOG, instead of the 'nutrical PUPPY'. Would 'nutrical DOG' still work for my 13 wk old puppy?

oopsie, i meant to make this a new thread.

Yes, the two products are identical, according to their labels. The only difference is in the dosing instructions. You can see the labels for both products here:

Nutrical for Dogs

Nutrical for Puppies

Just follow the links to the ingredients lists--the dosing instructions are there.