Hypoglycemia, low blood sugar, is a disorder that occurs mainly in small breed puppies between six and twelve weeks of age.

It is often precipitated by stress and can occur without warning.  It might appear after the puppy misses a meal, chills, becomes exhausted from playing, or has a digestive upset.  These upsets place an added strain on it's energy reserves and brings on the symptoms.

Hypoglycemia is a real threat to these tiny puppies, watch for your puppy to become tired or droopy.  The first signs are those of listlessness and depression.  They are followed by muscular weakness, tremors and later convulsions, coma and even death.  The weak, wobbly and jerky, or the puppy may be found in a coma.

If your puppy has any sumptoms of Hypoglycemia, you must act fast.  If the puppy is awake, give it Nutrical, Honey, or Karo Syrup by mouth.  First rub Karo Syrum on the gums (or something sugary).  You should see signs of improvement, within thirty minutes.  If no improvement, then call your Veterinarian at once.

Prevent Hypoglycemia from happening by allowing only twenty minutes of play at at time, followed by rest or sleep.  Do not allow the puppy to overtire.  Supervise closely with children, to make sure the puppy is getting enough rest.  Keep the puppy warm, do not let it become chilled.  Your Yorkie Puppy is a "House Dog", and should not be living outdoors.

Prevent attacks by feeding a "High Quality Kibble Diet".  See that the puppy eats at least every eight hours, more often, if he is very small.  Keep water and dry food available at all times.  You can give 1/2 teaspoon Nutrical, morning and night, for the first couple of days to help prevent the low blood sugar, that can come with the excitement and stress of going to a new home.

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