A Munchkins To Love Article:
Hypoglycemia Low Blood Sugar and the Small
Breed Dog
What are some of the signs?
Loss of appetite Shivering Unusually quiet behavior Unresponsiveness (get to a vet--this is dangerous at this point)
What is the remedy? Nutri-Cal calorie food supplement) It looks like brown toothpaste gel and you can get it at any good
pet store. honey maple syrup the vet in extreme cases *Do not use any corn syrup based product as dogs can often be
allergic to corn
Will this always be a problem? Probably not. Most puppies outgrow this problem. This seems to be associated with very
young age and very small size. But it can in some instances be a chronic problem. It's a common problem with small
breeds, especially the tiny ones in small breeds. They have trouble maintaining their blood sugar. This can be a puppy
situation (due to stress), but in some cases will carry over into adulthood. It can be a very serious situation and an ounce of
prevention is worth a pound of cure.
Is there anything I can do to prevent this?
Not exactly, but being watchful and aware of the signs can help you ward off a problem. You can have the puppy free-feed
(food out all the time). This can slow housebreaking, but in a case like this, things need to go more slowly anyway. You
can also offer small amounts of canned food, although this would not be part of a normal diet. (Too much canned food is
like too much candy under normal situations)