Hypoglycemia

Hypoglycemia is the abnormal low level of blood glucose . Toy dogs like Pomeranian, yorkies and chihuahua and hunting dogs usually are the ones who suffers from this.

SIGNS:
- the dog becomes noticeably confused or disoriented and weak
- the dog shivers
- in advanced cases, the dog collapses and goes unconscious

PROBABLE CAUSE
- when placed in a new home
- while being shipped
- poor nutrition
- misses a meal
- chilled
- exhaustion from too much play

TREATMENT

- rub Nutri-Cal or Karo syrup in the dog's tongue, gums and the roof of the mouth (DO NOT USE HONEY)
- keep him warm
- Feed him Gatorade

For Severe Cases:
- do the same but in addition, also put Nutri-Cal or Karo syrup in the dog's rectum