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Yorkie Hypoglycemia Toy Dogs
Hypoglycemia is the medical term used to describe abnormally low levels of blood glucose. Blood glucose, which is another term for blood sugar, is regulated by insulin. Insulin is a hormone that is secreted by cells that are called beta cells, that are part of the endocrine pancreas. Dogs that go into hypoglycemia suffer from weakness, they can collapse, and/or go into seizures. Some toy breeds suffer
from hypoglycemia as a metabolic disorder.
It is imperative that owners of breeds of dog that are susceptible to attacks be aware of some of the clinical signs of the onset of an attack of hypoglycemia. These signs can include the dog becoming noticeably confused, disoriented, becomes drowsy at unusual times, shivers, and/or staggers about. An advanced stage is the dog collapses, and goes into an unconscious state. The entire sequence of clinical signs is not always seen, so close observation of your pet and knowing when your dog is going into a distressed state, can mean the difference between life and death of your dog. Immediate treatment by a veterinarian is imperative, as recurrence of, or prolonged attacks, can cause permanent damage to the brain.
Sometimes a dog will outgrow this condition since it affects puppies 5 to 16 weeks of age most commonly. However, if the dog is high strung, or has a lot of nervous energy, the dog will need to be watched carefully, and kept in a calm state. Some instances that precipitates an attack might be: the puppy being placed in a new home, or while being shipped. It may occur if a puppy misses a meal, becomes chilled, or becomes exhausted from too much play.
If you notice the early signs of hypoglycemia, you may want to let the dog have some honey or Karo syrup. Just a teaspoon or so, depending on the size of your dog. Call your veterinarian as soon as possible. If your dog becomes unconscious, get the dog to the vet immediately.
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