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HYPOGLYCEMIA The
small toy breed puppies do not have a large fat
reserve, so it is essential that these puppies
eat small meals frequently.
Missing a
meal can cause these Shih-tzu or Shichon puppies to have dangerously
low glucose levels (hypoglycemia).
Once a
puppy’s glucose levels are low he/she might become
too confused to eat and could refuse food even
though it is the only thing that will help him.
Such a
brief period of fasting in a toy breed puppy can
trigger a hypoglycemic “attack”.
These
symptoms are weakness, confusion, excessive
drinking with vomiting, listless, or wobbly
gait.
If the Shichon or
Shih-tzu
puppy doesn’t immediately receive some form of
sugar, (Karo syrup, maple syrup, or honey all
work quickly and then solid food), the puppy
will progress to having seizures and will
eventually be comatose.
Permanent
brain damage or death can occur if a puppy’s
glucose levels are allowed to drop too low.
This is
why it is so critical that your new Shih-tzu or
Shichon puppy eat
within – at the most – 12 hours of leaving the
seller.
Although
hypoglycemia does not occur frequently, it could
happen and early detection is the key to
preventing any serious problems. If
your Shih-tzu or Shichon puppy does not seem to be interested in
eating then he must be coaxed to eat.
If he/she
doesn’t show interest in the dry food then there
are several different foods we recommend to
stimulate their appetite:
puppy milk
replacer, chicken baby food, 1 raw egg mixed
with 1 tablespoon of Karo syrup, cottage cheese,
cooked diced chicken breast, or a food that is
high in protein and high in fat.
If your Shih-tzu or
Shichon
puppy is not interested in eating this from the
bowl, try putting the food on your finger for
the puppy to lick off, or place the food in the
puppy’s mouth with a syringe or medicine
dropper.
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