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HYPOGLYCEMIA In Tiny Breeds Can Be Deadly
Please read this information before deciding to purchase a tiny breed puppy.
Tiny breeds need to eat small meals often, they eat very small/nibble amounts at a time, and they nibble/eat often and need to have varieties of foods available at all times; 24 hours a day. Tiny breeds can go into Hypoglycemia Shock if their blood sugar drops from not eating OFTEN - See Contract and attached information on Hypoglycemia.
All puppies are stressed when they change homes, some stop eating: Tiny breeds can not go without eating, watch your puppy closely the first few days to be sure the puppy is eating and drinking. If the puppy is not eating you may need to hand feed the puppy the first few days until it adjusts to it new surroundings. If the puppy seems lethargic - sleeping a lot that can be a sign of low blood sugar - give the puppy Karo syrup under the tongue and hand feed the puppy - wake the puppy often to feed the puppy. Please contact me any time if you have questions or concerns about your puppy.
HYPOGLYCEMIA: Hypoglycemia Shock can be deadly if left untreated. Tiny breed puppies can not sleep on the bed with owners until they are much older, they can not be put in a crate without food or water available, and they can't handle a lot of stress the first 16 weeks. I let my tiny breed puppies go to their new homes between 8 to 10 weeks old with the understanding of the amount of care they need to insure that they are feed properly. I the breeder can not be held responsible for hypoglycemia/low blood sugar in the puppy once it leaves my care. I have sent all the needed information about the care of tiny breed puppies; I have also discussed the care of tiny breeds before you purchased the dog and again at the time of the sale. I recommended that you read all the information I sent even if I already explained it all to you, I also strongly recommend that you have light Karo syrup on hand at all times.
KARO SYRUP: If you notice that your dog is acting wobbly or weak, lethargic, sleeping a lot give your dog some light Karo syrup under the tongue (a few drops), also rub some on the gums, you can also give the light Karo syrup with a needle less syringe (careful not to choke the puppy, with a needle syringe feed it slowly). After that treatment try feeding your dog a small amount of canned food, plain yogurt (Not fat free) or something soft on a spoon. Watch your dog closely and repeat all of the above until your dog seems out of danger. Also keep the dog warm until it is out of danger, hypoglycemia can lead to hypothermia.
Tiny breed dogs need to be kept warm and dry - human electric heating pads are dangerous and deadly to dogs (can chew cords or heating pad). If you want to use a heating pad purchase the heating pads made for dogs (you can purchase them at any Pet Store (Pet Smart/Petco) or online. Tiny breeds need beds and doggie clothing to keep them warm.
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