4 Paws

Do not leave your new pup alone with older dog un-accompanied. It may get hurt, or be unable to get a drink or food, or be chased around so much it goes into hypoglycemia – then organ failure can occur.

To prevent hypoglycaemia limit stress and exercise
Put honey on its gums twice a day for 3 to4 days after you bring the puppy home.
Give it plenty of Lectade to drink supplied free to you – It is a good idea to have a 5-10 ml syringe handy if the puppy is not drinking well. Top up the Puppy’s fluids by slowly dripping it onto tongue at side of mouth at least twice per day (just like giving a baby a bottle at night)
Keep the 2 litres of fluid in the fridge until needed!
The stress of moving home may cause diarrhea. Do not leave this as normal!! Phone Helena. (changing its diet will cause diarrhea and cause dehydration)

Dehydration can cause hypoglycemia which can cause organ failure. The smaller your puppy is, the quicker all this can happen, and it is avoidable.

Puppy Hypoglycaemia means low blood sugar.

Glucose is the form of sugar in the blood. Glycogen is the storage form of glucose and is found in the liver and muscle cells. In puppies, hypoglycaemia is caused by poor nutrition or indigestible food.

Strenuous exercise, as well as stress, play contributing factors as well.

Commonly this happens when the puppy is overexerted by humans or an older existing family pet.

SYMPTOMS:

Lack of energy
Listless
Seizures (very severe cases)
Falling over
Appearing weak or even comatose
Remember glucose is necessary for brain & muscle function.

There are simple solutions for simple symptoms. If your puppy undergoes stress, overexertion, or poor nutrition DON’T PANIC. Try rubbing honey on their gums or by putting Lectade in their water. Even Karo syrup helps. If you see no improvement, please do not hesitate to contact the vet.