*lack of energy *weakness *head tilting *wobbling
*hunger *restlessness *shivering
*lack of muscular coordination *disorientation
*seizures *coma
The occurrence of signs depends on how far and fast the blood glucose drops.
*sleepiness *unable to wake *glassy eyes
*laying or sleeping in a unusual location
*acting in a way that is unusual *very weak
*drooling *coughing *lip smacking
*getting stuck in a place where the pet normally gets out
BE PREPARED
Always have Nutri-Cal, corn syrup or sugar available. Nurti-Cal comes in a plastic bottle and already to travel and corn syrup works well because it is a very pure sugar and is a liquid. Karo syrup, honey or sugar dissolved in some water will also work. Wherever your pet is, there should be an emergency supply of sugar. you should carry sugar with you when you take your pet out of the house.
HOW TO CARRY A SUGAR SUPPLY- purse, doggie pack, car or pocket
*Use a small plastic bottle (travel size) *Packets of honey
*A tube of cake deco gel
*A syringe (no needle) filled with corn syrup or Nutri-cal
In an emergency, you don't want to be searching for sugar.
TREATING HYPOGLYCEMIA
During a hypo attack, your goal is to stay calm, bring the blood glucose back to a safe level and continue to observe your pet or contact your vet. If your pet is acting strangely, you should assume it is due to hypoglycemia and treat it accordingly. This is a situation where it is better to be safe than sorry. If your pet is not hypoglycemic, your treatment may have raised the blood glucose for a few hours. But if your pet is hypoglycemic, you have just saved its life. How you treat the hypo depends on many factors. But again, it is better to give too much sugar than not enough.
These are general guidelines for treating hypoglycemia. Ask your vet for information that is specific to your pet.
*Mild hypoglycemia If your pet's bg is only slightly low or if it is showing only mild signs, you can often treat it by immediately feeding the pet some of its regular food. The blood glucose raising effects of the food may be enough to counteract the hypoglycemia. If your pet refuses food, try offering treats,Nutri-Cal or sugar. Your main concern is to get the blood glucose up and to eliminate the signs of hypo. You need to observe your pet for several hours to make sure it does not happen again.
*Moderate hypoglycemia Nutri-cal or corn syrup should be given, either alone or with food. The syrup will help bring the bg up quickly and the food will help keep the bg elevated for a longer period of time. Small dogs should be given about 1-2 tablespoons or larger dogs should get .24-.5 ml per pound of body weight. You need to observe your pet for several hours. The effects of the syrup will wear off and the hypoglycemia may come back, so watch your pet and give syrup as needed.
*Severe hypoglycemia If your pet is severely hypoglycemic, especially if it is having seizures you must give corn syrup or Nutri-Cal immediately. Carefully rub small amounts of Nutri-cal or corn syrup on the cheeks and gums. Do not put a lot of liquid in the pet's mouth, and be sure the pet does not chock. Do not stick your fingers inside the teeth- you may get bitten. Then, call the vet immediately.
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