HYPOGLYCEMIA - PREVENTION IS BEST
Anyone who is considering adopting a Miniature Pinscher puppy, absolutely must be aware of
hypoglycemia. Hypoglycemia in Miniature Pinscher puppies is very
serious and can be fatal!
The good news is hypoglycemia is
100% preventable. This information is VERY important for puppies that
are flying or have a long journey to their new home.
Hypoglycemia, also known as low blood sugar, is a condition where
the blood sugar level of a puppy drops to an extremely low
level, usually due to lack of food, or by using up all stored energy
without it being replenished, (playing/running for extended periods of
time, shivering out of nervousness or being chilled, stress, traveling,
new environment,etc...).
Hypoglycemia is completely preventable. It is much easier and
cheaper to prevent hypoglycemia than to treat it. When you first
bring your puppy home, I strongly advise you to feed your
puppy. Make sure your puppy eats every 3-4 hours, even if it
is a small amount and even if you have to hand feed your pup
and yes at first during the night time.. Feeding instructions below.
Fori-Cal Gel, Nutri-cal or Nutri-stat paste are wonderful for
preventing hypoglycemia. I recommend using 3 times a day if you want to be on the safe side, especially first thing in the morning, after playtime and before bed.
Just squeeze about a pea size of the paste and put it in his mouth yourself. If
you could rub it on the side of the gums even better. If you find
yourself without the above supplements you can use regular
pancake syrup, jelly, honey or Karo syrup. A great way to help
prevent this is to put a tiny bit of pancake syrup in their water so
they get that extra sugar whenever they drink..
Signs of Hypoglycemia in Puppies
Please call me immediately if your puppy has any signs of
hypoglycemia, or if you even THINK your puppy may have
hypoglycemia. I am here for you 100%. (315) 684-1187
A Miniature Pinscher puppy experiencing hypoglycemia is very scared and may
exhibit one or more of the following signs: The gums of a normal puppy will be bright red
or pink just like human gums. Gums that are pale in
places (whitish spots) or light pink may indicate that
your puppy's blood sugar is dropping. Gums that are
white, your puppy needs quick attention to
avoid hypoglycemic coma.
2. Another sign that may be seen is your puppy vomiting
greenish or clear bile. Foamy saliva may also appear
at your puppy's mouth. These symptoms usually go
hand in hand with your puppy not eating for
awhile. You need to give your puppy Forti-cal (or one of the other remedies), then
a protein based food as fast as possible.
3. More signs are: acting lethargic and listless, walking
unsteady as if they were drunk, falling over,
shakiness and even laying on their side and being
unresponsive. This is an EMERGENCY and your Puppy
must be given some type of sugar immediately!
After giving a form of sugar, wrap your puppy in a blanket to keep
them warm. If a heating pad or electric blanket is available, set it to
low and use it to help warm up your puppy. Wait 5 or 10
minutes for your puppy to perk up. If there is no improvement,
administer more sugar. When your puppy perks up get them
to eat immediately.
EMERGENCY SITUATION: Take your puppy to a vet
immediately if you see no signs of improvement or responsiveness,
or if your puppy appears comatose. Before you leave the
house rub some Nutri Cal, Pancake or Karo syrup around in the
mouth. Don't put enough to choke on. Rush to the vet for a glucose
injection or an I.V to save their life! Remember to put that sugar in its
mouth before you leave. Some of it can still be absorbed and might
help..
Causes of Hypoglycemia
1. Over handling your new puppy and not allowing
them to get enough rest. I know how it is when you get
a new puppy and you just want to play
with them, but please keep in mind that they are babies
and need lots of sleep.
2.Pups that do not receive enough nutrition. Just
because your tiny puppy has a bowl of food, does not
mean they are eating. It is not uncommon for a new
puppy to forget where their food is if they have
run of the house. Make sure you actually see you puppy
eating their food. For this reason only put a small amount of food
in the bowl so that you can tell if it has been eaten by the puppy.
3. Stress of moving to a new home. Please pay very close
attention to your new puppy when you take them
home. It is quite a transition for them. They have just
left their litter mates. Most of the time they
will be fine, but some will become stressed and stop
eating.
4. Changing your puppy's food can cause diarrhea, resulting
in hypoglycemia. Keep your puppy on the food you were given, Victor Hi-Pro Plus. Cheap corn based foods are no good even though they are popular because they are cheap. .
If you are having low blood sugar issues use goat milk formula.
Give the puppy as much as it wants. If it won't drink it by itself you can use a dropper or
syringe it carefully in the mouth on to the tongue. This will perk
a puppy up fast. In about a minute or two.
hypoglycemia. Hypoglycemia in Miniature Pinscher puppies is very
serious and can be fatal!
The good news is hypoglycemia is
100% preventable. This information is VERY important for puppies that
are flying or have a long journey to their new home.
Hypoglycemia, also known as low blood sugar, is a condition where
the blood sugar level of a puppy drops to an extremely low
level, usually due to lack of food, or by using up all stored energy
without it being replenished, (playing/running for extended periods of
time, shivering out of nervousness or being chilled, stress, traveling,
new environment,etc...).
Hypoglycemia is completely preventable. It is much easier and
cheaper to prevent hypoglycemia than to treat it. When you first
bring your puppy home, I strongly advise you to feed your
puppy. Make sure your puppy eats every 3-4 hours, even if it
is a small amount and even if you have to hand feed your pup
and yes at first during the night time.. Feeding instructions below.
Fori-Cal Gel, Nutri-cal or Nutri-stat paste are wonderful for
preventing hypoglycemia. I recommend using 3 times a day if you want to be on the safe side, especially first thing in the morning, after playtime and before bed.
Just squeeze about a pea size of the paste and put it in his mouth yourself. If
you could rub it on the side of the gums even better. If you find
yourself without the above supplements you can use regular
pancake syrup, jelly, honey or Karo syrup. A great way to help
prevent this is to put a tiny bit of pancake syrup in their water so
they get that extra sugar whenever they drink..
Signs of Hypoglycemia in Puppies
Please call me immediately if your puppy has any signs of
hypoglycemia, or if you even THINK your puppy may have
hypoglycemia. I am here for you 100%. (315) 684-1187
A Miniature Pinscher puppy experiencing hypoglycemia is very scared and may
exhibit one or more of the following signs: The gums of a normal puppy will be bright red
or pink just like human gums. Gums that are pale in
places (whitish spots) or light pink may indicate that
your puppy's blood sugar is dropping. Gums that are
white, your puppy needs quick attention to
avoid hypoglycemic coma.
2. Another sign that may be seen is your puppy vomiting
greenish or clear bile. Foamy saliva may also appear
at your puppy's mouth. These symptoms usually go
hand in hand with your puppy not eating for
awhile. You need to give your puppy Forti-cal (or one of the other remedies), then
a protein based food as fast as possible.
3. More signs are: acting lethargic and listless, walking
unsteady as if they were drunk, falling over,
shakiness and even laying on their side and being
unresponsive. This is an EMERGENCY and your Puppy
must be given some type of sugar immediately!
After giving a form of sugar, wrap your puppy in a blanket to keep
them warm. If a heating pad or electric blanket is available, set it to
low and use it to help warm up your puppy. Wait 5 or 10
minutes for your puppy to perk up. If there is no improvement,
administer more sugar. When your puppy perks up get them
to eat immediately.
EMERGENCY SITUATION: Take your puppy to a vet
immediately if you see no signs of improvement or responsiveness,
or if your puppy appears comatose. Before you leave the
house rub some Nutri Cal, Pancake or Karo syrup around in the
mouth. Don't put enough to choke on. Rush to the vet for a glucose
injection or an I.V to save their life! Remember to put that sugar in its
mouth before you leave. Some of it can still be absorbed and might
help..
Causes of Hypoglycemia
1. Over handling your new puppy and not allowing
them to get enough rest. I know how it is when you get
a new puppy and you just want to play
with them, but please keep in mind that they are babies
and need lots of sleep.
2.Pups that do not receive enough nutrition. Just
because your tiny puppy has a bowl of food, does not
mean they are eating. It is not uncommon for a new
puppy to forget where their food is if they have
run of the house. Make sure you actually see you puppy
eating their food. For this reason only put a small amount of food
in the bowl so that you can tell if it has been eaten by the puppy.
3. Stress of moving to a new home. Please pay very close
attention to your new puppy when you take them
home. It is quite a transition for them. They have just
left their litter mates. Most of the time they
will be fine, but some will become stressed and stop
eating.
4. Changing your puppy's food can cause diarrhea, resulting
in hypoglycemia. Keep your puppy on the food you were given, Victor Hi-Pro Plus. Cheap corn based foods are no good even though they are popular because they are cheap. .
If you are having low blood sugar issues use goat milk formula.
Give the puppy as much as it wants. If it won't drink it by itself you can use a dropper or
syringe it carefully in the mouth on to the tongue. This will perk
a puppy up fast. In about a minute or two.