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Wish upon a Star born 2/23 ready goal 4/30 Mom is Cando Darling f1 Goldendoodle 50/55’ Dad is Frosty. – Standard Poodle 55/60lbs Standard doodles are amazing , you really get the benefit of both temperaments . They enjoy being with everyone . Very loving Surrey nature. F1B Goldendoodle will have a wavy or curly […]
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Love Me Tender F1b Mini Goldendoodles $3700 total. Deposit of $500 due now Nys tax will be charged Born 1/23/2021 Ready goal 3/21 Mom is Iris 35 lbs Dad is peanut 20 lbs Your puppy will have two shots , worming , microchipped, vet exam and health Guarantee. Plan on updates every two weeks to […]
Puppy Dog Dreams F1b Mini Goldendoddle Babies Born 1/8/2021 Ready goal 3/6/2021 Mom f1 Jenny 26lbs Dad mini Poodle Peanuts 22 lbs Five super sweet baby boys. You will enjoy watching these newborn grown into wonderful family pets . These boys have amazing wavy, curly coats already showing . They will have shots , worming […]
Here Comes The Sun – Reserve with $600 now and $3100 F1B Mini Goldendoodle puppies. All Boys! Born 1/4/2021 Ready goal 3/3/2021 Dad is Mini Poodle Peanuts 22 lbs Mom is f1 Mini Goldnedoodle Shirley Wonderful natured parents. Very happy go lucky temperaments. You will enjoy these babies. Your puppy will have two shots, worming […]
Born 1/2/2021 Ready goal 3/2/2021 $3800 with $600 due now to reserve Beautiful mini Poodle dad Rusty 22 lbs Lovely f1 mini Goldnedoodle Mom Lily 30lbs These babies will have wonderful temperaments . Your puppy will have two shots, worming , vet exam and microchipped. Health Guarantee and genetic tested parents . Plan on updates […]
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.”