Diet Supplement to prevent Hypoglycemia? I have a 12 week old puppy. Is it necessary to give her some type of supplement to prevent hypoglycemia? She is not showing any signs, but I keep reading about this as a problem in yorkie puppies. :animal-pa:confused: |
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As Rebecca indicated, Nutri-Cal and alternative remedies like Karo syrup are just in case they are needed. They are not a "supplement" in the sense of giving them regularly to prevent hypoglycemia. The best way to prevent problems is make sure your pup is eating and drinking at regular intervals best suited to the pup's weight and size. A smaller pup requires extra vigilance, as does a pup who isn't a good eater. Also depends on activity level and overall health. |
I went to Petsmart looking for nutri-cal. The man said I have to get from a vet. Do some pet stores sell this? |
It doesn't need to come from a vet. My Pet Smart here was selling it as recently as last week. They also carry their own brand of it. Ask for the high calorie supplement. Petco also carries it. You'll find it over by the vitamins. |
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Great post, so many people think it's to be used to prevent hypoglycemia, and it should only be used to treat it. If too much is given you can even cause an attack of hypoglycemia, remember Nutri-Cal is just sugar, with a minimal amount of vitamins, and Karo syrup is just corn syrup, which is sugar that goes into the blood stream fast. I brought Joey home at 12 weeks and he weighed 2 pounds 2 ounces, and he never suffered from hypoglycemia. Make sure your familiar with the symptoms. His breeder told us to free feed till 6-7 months. Toy Breed Hypoglycemia |
She has not shown any signs. I'm going back to work next week and she will be alone for several hours and I'm afraid she won't eat. Also, my breeder recommend giving honey nut cheerios as a treat. Is this a good idea?? |
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I'm not sure about Honey Nut, but I know regular Cheerios are great for a treat. |
Regarding Cheerios, I think it would be wise to give these only sparingly. Many people use them as a training treat. Don't be tempted to leave a whole bunch out for your pup while you are at work. They do have a bit of sugar in them and can have the opposite effect of what was intended, as Nancy described relative to inappropriate use of NutriCal. Leave kibble in your pup's dish and provide a water bowl when you are away. If she is eating regularly now and doesn't have any health problems, she should be fine. |
Thanks so much for all of the great advice. She weighs 2.7 lbs. I give her 1 honey nut cheerio when she potties outside. Probably 7-8 per day. She has access to food at all times right now. Some days she eats more than others. She is VERY active! I'm just nervous about my return to work. She will be alone for approximately 8-9 hours. I may ask my in-laws to check up on her once a day. She will be in an exercise pen with food, water, toys, bed, and a pee pad. Any other suggestions?? |
Have you thought about setting up a webcam so you can periodically check in on her from work to ease your mind? You might also try leaving on a tv or the radio so she has some sounds around her. If you haven't left her alone yet, you might want to start practicing for your own peace of mind. |
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I would definitely ask the in-laws to check up on her. She will love the company and if they can take her out for a good walk, it will give her exercise as well. Being a puppy, the activity will help her expend some of energy. :) It sounds as though you are doing everything you can to make sure she will be okay. Having kibble available for her is important as she will eat when she gets hungry. If she doesn't eat too much the first few days, just keep an eye on her. She may not as she is used to having you around but once she realizes that this is going to be the normal routine, she will adjust and settle into it. You may want to leave a radio on so she can have some noise distraction going on. I was a nervous wreck when I went back to work. Fortunately it was only 5 mins away and I was able to come home at lunch time. |
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