What Is Hypoglycemia?
Hypoglycemia is low blood sugar. All small breed dogs can experience sudden drops in blood sugar and need close monitoring.
Feeding Schedule
• Free Feed (leave food always readily available)
• Never skip meals
• Offer a bedtime snack
• Use high-quality small breed food
Warning Signs
• Shaking or trembling
• Weakness
• Confusion
• Pale gums
• Trouble walking
• Seizures (emergency)
Emergency Steps
1. Stay calm
2. Rub Nutri-Cal "preferred" but also can use honey or corn syrup on gums
3. Offer food once alert
4. Keep warm
5. Call vet if no improvement
Activity and Care
• Avoid overexertion
• Keep warm
• Reduce stress
• Monitor during routine changes
Always Remember
• Carry Nutri-Cal "preferred" but also can use honey or corn syrup
• Puppies and seniors are higher risk
• Untreated hypoglycemia can be life-threatening