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Please print this page out to keep on hand,in case you
need to help your puppy through a (Sugar Drop).
Chihuahuas are a hearty little breed.however they sometimes
require extra care.
A toy breed puppy can have a (Sugar Drop).
This is called Hypoglycemia.
This can be brought on by stress,or the missing of a meal,
or to much play.
If your puppy seem's weak or non responsive,use a dropper
to give the puppy some light karo syrup,honey or sugar.
If you put it under the tongue it goes into the bloodstream
faster.
Nutrical,or Nutristat is always good to have on hand
with these puppies.
This product can be bought at any pet superstore.
You can give your puppy a tiny amount,three times a day
to help increasetheir appetite.
You should purchase the following before the arrival of your
new puppy.
Keep a small syringe on hand,you will also want to make sure
you have these items also.
Start with 3cc of karo syrup,after ten minutes offer your
puppy about a tablespoon of baby food.
If the puppy want eat force just a little with the syringe,
wait about fifeteen minutes,offer the puppy more food,
if the puppy still will not eat on his own,seek
medical attention for your puppy.
For the first week or so,don't fill up your puppies food bowl,
put only a small amount at a time.
This way you will be able to determine just how much the puppy
is eating.
They need to eat several times a day.
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