Hypoglycemia In Parti Yorkies
Hypoglycemia, low
blood sugar, is a disorder that occurs mainly in small breed puppies between
six and twelve weeks of age. It is often precipitated by stress and can
occur
without warning (if the puppy is susceptible). It might appear after
the puppy
misses a meal, chills, becomes exhausted from playing, or has a
digestive
upset. These upsets place an added strain on it's energy reserves and
bring on
the symptoms.
Hypoglycemia
is a real
threat to these tiny puppies, watch for your puppy to become
tired
or
droopy. The first signs are those of listlessness and
depression.
They are
followed by muscular weakness, tremors, and later convulsions, coma and
even
death. The puppy may appear depressed or may be weak, wobbly and jerky,
or the
puppy may be found in
a coma.
If your
puppy has any
symptoms of hypoglycemia you must act fast. If the puppy is awake, give
it
Nutrical, or Karo syrup by mouth. You should see signs of
improvement in
thirty minutes. If no improvement, then call your
veterinarian.
If the puppy is unconscious it should be taken to the veterinarian at
once.
Prevent Hypoglycemia
from happening by allowing only twenty minutes of play at a time,
followed by
rest or sleep. Do not allow the puppy to overtire at
first.
Supervise closely with children to make sure puppy is getting enough
rest. Keep puppy warm, don't let it become chilled.
Your
Yorkie
puppy is a house dog and should not be living outdoors.
Prevent attacks by feeding a high quality kibble diet. See that puppy eats at least every six hours and more often if he is very small. Keep dry food and water available at all times. If puppy does not eat, you can mix a little Mighty Dog canned (lamb and rice) with the Eukanuba to encourage it to eat.You can give 1/2 teaspoon of Nutrical or syrup morning and night for the first couple of days to help prevent the low blood sugar that can come with the excitement and stress of going to a new home.