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 A: Young puppies, and sometimes even kittens that are on the small side can establish a condition in which an animal's blood-sugar level is abnormally low. The most common signs of hypoglycemia are weakness, collapse, and seizures, and can occur after eating, exercise, excitement, or fasting. This requires immediate veterinary attention. Without treatment, a hypoglycemic dog may suffer permanent brain damage or death. What causes hypoglycemia? The most common cause of hypoglycemia in young animals is malnourishment as a result of too few feedings, interrupted feedings, or an overload of new experiences for the new animal. What can I do? To help keep your small puppy free from hypoglycemia, there are a few things you can do. Feed her several times a day; we have found that three meals works really well. As cute as the little puppy may be while eating her meals, do not interrupt her mealtimes, she needs to eat. Let the puppy rest for about thirty minutes after mealtime to allow food to digest well before playing. Keep a constant bowl of water with sugar mixed in it available to your pup. One teaspoon of sugar for every cup of water makes a nice mixture. You will need to keep up with the sugar water for two weeks after you take your pup home. Please change the water often. Keep excitement at a minimum until she can establish your home as her own. This means that friends and family visitors should wait for a few days before meeting and spoiling your puppy. If someone insists on seeing the irresistibly cute puppy you just brought home, do not let the puppy get overly excited. Also wait to introduce your puppy to other puppies after she is comfortable with you and trusts you. That should take only a few short days. Please remember that puppies are just that...PUPPIES. They are not fully grown dogs, and are in every sense of the word, babies. Just remember to be gentle and vigilant, and you’ll have the greatest friend for years to come. If you have any further questions about this or any other health questions with our animals, please ask a Wild Side Employee or your veterinarian.  | Return Home | Puppies and Kittens | Events Schedule | Our Services | Great Links | FAQ Page | Contact Us | Puppy and Kitty feedback | |
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