Hypoglycemia

Hypoglycemia

Hypoglycemia= is a common ailment in toy breed dogs like Pomeranians. Hypoglycemia is low blood sugar. The pancreas makes the hormone insulin, when there is too much insul= in the body can develop hypoglycemia. Poms and oth= er toy breed dogs can develop hypoglycemia even when they are healthy because they don't have the fat stores to use for energy, and their liver can not produce enough sugar to use as energy. They are such busy hyper puppies that they b= urn up their calories quickly.

Symptoms of hypoglycemia: Symptoms include b= ut are not limited to: Slow heartbeat and breathing, weak, sleepy, disoriented, wobbly, glassy eyed, and seizures. In some cases pets may lose consciousness and fall into a coma. Pets can die= from hypoglycemia if they do not receive immediate treatment.

Treatment for hypoglycemia:= If you notice your pet is acting wobbly or weak try giving some treats or cann= ed food, anything you know your pet w= ill eat. If your pet won't eat, try giving it some sugar water (mixed 2 par= ts sugar, 2 parts water). Use a = needleless syringe to apply droplets in the mouth. It is good to have Karo syrup on hand also. Rub the syrup on the gums and under the tongue if your = pet is unconscious. If your pets blood sugar drops it may also begin to suffer = with hypothermia, so you'll need to help keep your dog warm with a hot water b= ottle or heating pad and blankets. = A milk jug filled with steaming hot water makes a good hot water bottle in a pinch= . If you rush your pet to the vet, it m= ay be to late without this initial treatment.

Diabetics and hypoglycemia:= Diabetic pet owners should monitor their dog or cat closely for signs of hyperglycem= ia and hypoglycemia and try to be consistent with exercise and daily feedings. Staying consistent with a feeding and exercise schedule will help avoid the dangers of hypoglycemia. If you are worried about your = pets blood sugar levels, call your veterinarian.

Additional information: If you own a toy b= reed dog you should feed 3 small meals a day to help avoid hypoglycemia. Some ow= ners mix Karo syrup in the drinking water, if you do this the water should be changed daily to avoid bacteria growth. = Suppliments are a good idea for picky eaters. Nutri-= Stat, or Nurti-Cal are great paste supplements for pu= ppies. Each teaspoon provides 30 calories. =

Hypoglycemia is very dangerous and can kill a dog or cat if left without treatment.