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Patty Cake babies F2b Mini Goldendoodle Puppies $3300 with $300 due now to reserve Born 4/3Ready 6/3Mom is mini f1b Taffy 20 lbs Dad is mini f1b Jasper 22 lbs Kind sweet happy nature ! A great smaller doodle for lap time snuggles . These babies will enjoy shorter walks. They will enjoy picnics in […]
Adventure Calls F1B Standard Goldendoodles Born 3/31Ready goal 6/4Sam standard Poodle 55 lbsMajic Momma – f1 Standard Goldendoddle 50lbs These are amazing parents and the pups get glowing reviews . Nice sweet babies that strive to please you . They train very nicely and predict your next command . Everyone loves pups from Sam and […]
Bubbles Lana Roger Sally Mom is Mini Goldendoodle Star 25 lbsDad is Mini Poodle Kandu 20 lbs 4 boys and 4 girls $3400 with $400 due now to reserve . These babies are traditional looking wavy to curly coat . Weight estimate 20-25 lbs . Your puppy will be friendly and sweet . They are […]
Mom is Sparkle f1 Goldendoodle 50 lbsDad is Chance Standard Poodle 60-65 lbsBorn 3/22. Ready goal 5/17 These babies will be on the bigger size. Nice solid doodles that are wonderful for outings . They are very good buddy dogs and love everyone . A great match for existing pets and first time families . […]
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Brownie is reserved for Elaina Ellla* $2500 Molly Patches Sailor is reserved for Joy Mom is F1B Mini Goldendoodle Rosie 18lbsDad is Mini Poodle Kandu 20lbs$2200 with $200 due now to reserve *****Ella is $2500 premier coloring ! These babies will have a very fancy plush look more of a wavy coat . They will […]
$2200 with $200 due to reserve .“The Smallest “ 15-20 lbs weight goal Mom is f1b Mini Biscuit 14 lbs Dad is Mini Poodle Rusty 17 lbs First time momma Biscuit is doing an amazing job with her first two babies . She is happy nature and loves to be with people . Rusty dad […]
The Dog Days of Summer $1500 due now to reserve is $500F1B Standard Goldendoodle babies Born 6/16 ready goal 8/19Mom is f1 Standard Goldendoodle SunsetDad is Standard Poodle MiloWeight goal 50/55 lbs Most Goldendoodles have an instinctive love-love relationship with swimming, whether in a lake, at the beach, or in your backyard swimming pool. Your […]
born : 6/10/228/6 is the Go home goal First time Mom “Cherry” f1b Mini 20 lbsDad is “Jasper” F1b goldendoodle 20lbs $2200 with $200 due now to reserve These babies are very fancy! They will be wavy to curly . As they get bigger imagine a polar bear baby . Your new puppy will have […]
Big Baby BearsF1B Standard Goldendoodle babies $2600 with $400 due now to reserve Born 5/19 Ready goal 7/21Mom Sandy f1 Standard Goldendoodle 55lbsDad Sam Standard Poodle 60 lbsCall 315-576-1245 located near Rochester NY Nys871 Your puppy will have two shots , worming , vet exam and microchipped. If you travel here to meet your puppy […]
Michael reserved Rose Frisky Lady Noah Star Catching Fire FliesF1B Standard Goldendoodle Puppies XL babies 65-70 lbs goal $2200 with $300 due now to reserve Mom F1 Standard Goldendoodle Ginger 55lbsDad Standard Poodle Noah 65lbsThe perfect traditional looking Doodle, the “look and goofy personality that doodles are known for . Make room in your family […]
A Summer of Love $1800 with $300 due to reserve F1BB smaller Standard Goldendoodles Mom Cookie f1b Standard Goldendoodle 40lbsDad Romeo Standard Poodle 45 lbs Born 4/17/22Ready goal 6/18 after passing vet exam These sweet parti babies will be fluffy teddy bears . Amazing personalities, well socialized and training started . They tend to be […]
Signs of Hypoglycemia
Hypoglycemia, or low blood sugar, can quickly become an urgent health problem in toy and small-breed dogs, say experts. Without intervention, there is risk of dogs slipping into a coma and possibly dying.
Juvenile hypoglycemia, which is seen in puppies less than 3 months of age, generally occurs because puppies have not fully developed the ability to regulate blood glucose concentration and have a high requirement for glucose.
Understanding Hypoglycemia
“In a nutshell, the brain can only use glucose for energy,” explains Margret Casal, D.V.M., Ph.D., assistant professor of medical genetics at the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine. “If glucose levels drop in the blood, then there is less energy for the brain, which causes neurological signs such as disorientation, tremors and coma.
“Normally, glucose is stored in the form of glycogen in the body, and when necessary, hormones stimulate the breakdown of glycogen to supply the brain and other tissues with fuel,” she continues. “Sometimes in toy and small breeds, the process does not occur quickly enough and hypoglycemia begins to kick in.
“An animal that goes a prolonged period without glucose may eventually slip into a coma and possibly die. In toy and small-breed dogs that timeframe is greatly reduced when compared to larger dogs.”
Among the signs of hypoglycemia are loss of appetite, extreme lethargy, lack of coordination, trembling, muscle twitching, weakness, seizures, and discoloration of skin and gums.
“They usually act like they are drunk,” says Amirov. “They may be lethargic, shivering or refusing to get up and play. Most won’t eat or drink. If you know your puppies well and they are acting out of the ordinary, there’s a very good chance they are going into low sugar shock. A simple case of hypoglycemia is often due to overactivity combined with too much time between meals.
“After a dog has crashed due to hypoglycemia, I follow up with a protein-rich food, such as canned puppy food, to help stabilize the blood sugar and prevent another crash,” she continues. “If a dog doesn’t stabilize and continues to have difficulty after being given glucose, then I take him to the veterinarian. However, during a hypoglycemic attack, time is of the essence.”
Experts recommend rubbing syrup on a dog’s gums, dabbing sugar water on or under the tongue, or giving a concentrated solution of glucose to offset the drop in blood glucose. Providing a simple sugar solution and hydrating liquid are key.
“It also is imperative to keep them warm,” Smolarz says. “I put a kitchen towel in the microwave for 30 seconds. I shake it out and wrap the puppy in it to bring up his body temperature. Low blood sugar can cause hypothermia, so I get them warm first.
“Next, I give the puppy a teaspoon of honey and wait a few minutes. If the puppy seems to be getting better, I follow up by giving small amounts of warm sugar water over the next few minutes.”
Measures to prevent hypoglycemia include feeding puppies and small dogs three or four times a day. A high-quality, nutritious dog food is important in helping to sustain a dog. Owners also should provide a warm environment.
Smolarz crates puppies and adult dogs when they are fed to ensure they eat. “This also helps to prevent the litter bully from stealing everybody else’s food. When they are that small, you have to be sure they have enough to eat. I make sure they have kibble to eat freely, and I feed puppies three to four meals a day until they are 5 months old.”