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imsandk79 · 05-13-2007, 06:45 AM

hi, so my 5 month old yorkie had a really bad upper respiratory infection a few days after we brought her home and ended up in the vet for 3 days because of low blood sugar because she wasnt eating well. This was a month ago and she is doing much better but I still worry. So my question is...she is still a finicky eater but does eat on her own and I always have food out for her...however i notice sometimes after she first wakes up and at other random times her tongue is slightly pale...i know this may be a sign of low blood sugar...but I feel like i am doing everything possible...ie she always has food avail and when she doesnt want to eat her food i cook for her... i give her nutrical as needed after hard plays or stressful times...
and she never acts like she is lethargic or sleepy so...i just wondered if there was anything else i should be doing or am i just worried about nothing?

Yorkiedaze · 05-13-2007, 08:24 AM

Give her steak, ground beef (free range), rice, boiled eggs, scrambled eggs with mild cheddar cheese, cottage cheese, plain yogurt and peanut butter for a snack. Give her a nice femur bone to chew on. JUst take out the marrow and any outside meats. You really do need to get her eating. Dog food wont do the trick.

diggy4 · 05-14-2007, 04:39 AM

My 10 week old pup is hypoglycemic also....you can search all my posts many are about hypoglycemia, and the responses are great help! Do you cage her at night? That is one of the most stressful things you can do says my vet. They are pack animals, and being seperated brings on a lot of stress. I give nutrical 6 times a day just lil bb size bites he licks it right off the tube. I do it just to make sure he has something in him at all times. WHat food is your baby on? I had many reccomendations for Innova EVO he started EVO friday and he seems to be doing great! My 2 year old yorkie also welcomed the new food.

I think your doing everything right, and tongues get slightly pale after sleeping in any dog, blood doesnt flow as much to mouth when sleeping....I'd keep an eye on it, but I really think ur doing great!

RLC12345678 · 05-14-2007, 06:35 AM

Maybe she doesn't like the food you are feeding her. I would go HERE and ask for free samples from these companies and then see which food she likes best and start leaving that out for her. You can also supplement her food with boiled chicken, rice, pumpkin, yogurt, cottage cheese, or shredded cheese and see if that will get her eating the food you leave out.

diggy4 · 05-14-2007, 07:15 AM

I make what I call a "diggy omlet" mix eggs, chesse, chicken/hamburger, and kibble cook it like scrambled eggs (non stick pan NO OIL or cooking spray) and Diggy eats it up! This is only if he has gone awhile without eating kibble. Since we started the Innova EVO, I have not had to cook for him.

1 warning.....I hope if you try this recipe you have a stove fan... it smells! lol My kids were like uggggggg that is nasty...My reply....go outside then!

diggy4 · 05-14-2007, 07:21 AM

Oh and Keep Kayro Syrup on hand...if you notice any low blood suger symptoms, rub some on the gums...it's a quick way to get sugar up!!! Good Luck to you and your baby....and trust me your not alone....I can get a million and one oh he's fine....doesn't matter I STILL WORRY!!! Your just being a great mom!

imsandk79 · 05-14-2007, 04:12 PM

thank you for all the suggestions. still one question?? so i guess i only really notice her gums slightly pale after she wakes up...all the other times she is fine. and i do give her nutrical 3 times a day to make sure she doesnt get low sugar. and we havent had a problem since that one time...however, if i keep feeding her eggs and meat and yogurt and cottage cheese how will i ever get her to eat dog food again?? and its just weird we were giving her wet science diet and dry blue puppy food which she was eating both with no difficulty and now all of sudden she has no interest. should i try another dog food? if so what? and what if she doesnt like that food? she was eating without problems until a few days ago...so could this be a teething issue she might get over? just curious what to do...i am a little neurotic about her i dont want another emergency vet visit it was so horrible and scary!!

imsandk79 · 05-14-2007, 04:14 PM

so sorry i am new at this thing...thank you for all the suggestions. still one question?? so i guess i only really notice her gums slightly pale after she wakes up...all the other times she is fine. and i do give her nutrical 3 times a day to make sure she doesnt get low sugar. and we havent had a problem since that one time...however, if i keep feeding her eggs and meat and yogurt and cottage cheese how will i ever get her to eat dog food again?? and its just weird we were giving her wet science diet and dry blue puppy food which she was eating both with no difficulty and now all of sudden she has no interest. should i try another dog food? if so what? and what if she doesnt like that food? she was eating without problems until a few days ago...so could this be a teething issue she might get over? just curious what to do...i am a little neurotic about her i dont want another emergency vet visit it was so horrible and scary!!

sims822257 · 05-14-2007, 04:31 PM

Hello. I felt compelled to respond to you since I have a little boy who is now 1 1/2 years old and had this problem a lot when he was a puppy. My little boy Murphy was not even that small and had about 6 - 7 spells of hypoglycemia until he finally out grew it (knock on wood). I really think the best thing you can do is make sure your little one gets plenty of food. It is so hard since they are such picky eaters but you also have to be careful not to spoil them to where they will never go back to dry food again. I suggest mixing a dry kibble with something wet such as hamburger and rice or chicken and rice. Also my little guy LOVED the baby (gerbers) beef sticks. They are sold on the baby aisle and remind me of those Vienna Sausages. I used to mash them up and mix really well with small dry kibble. I even fed him a not so high quality of dry kibble just so he would eat it. Now that he is older and has a sister who is a piggy he eats what I put down since she does but it was a real scare when he was a baby - I know how it can be. Just try to find something she likes and will eat and stick with it. Switching them so much makes them even pickier and also is not good for their blood sugar level. Good luck and if you ever need to talk or need help - just send me a PM. I would be more than happy to send you some food samples if you need some.

sims822257 · 05-14-2007, 04:33 PM

Oh and I meant to say as well the Nutrical is key too. I gave my little one a serving in the Am, afternoon and Pm. I used to smear some on his dry kibble to entice him too.

imsandk79 · 05-14-2007, 05:39 PM

thank u sooo much for the suggestions. i think i am going to see how she does tomorrow with her just getting her norm wet and dry food mix. if she isnt eating it she obviously doesnt like it anymore so i will try a new food. but dont want to play too much with switching alot so we will see how it goes. any suggestions on new food choices? hows merrick or innova evo?

diggy4 · 05-15-2007, 05:07 AM

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Originally Posted by imsandk79

thank u sooo much for the suggestions. i think i am going to see how she does tomorrow with her just getting her norm wet and dry food mix. if she isnt eating it she obviously doesnt like it anymore so i will try a new food. but dont want to play too much with switching alot so we will see how it goes. any suggestions on new food choices? hows merrick or innova evo?

I am all about the Innova Evo. I read up on it, read many reviews, talked to vet, and it seems to always be #1 on everyones list! (or at the top anyway) Like I said just avoid stressful situations, keep Nutrical in system and good quality food and you should be fine. Don't worry too too much about pale gums.. yes it is a low sugar indicator but after naps and times of not play they tend to be pale naturally. My females gums are naturally black (cow spotty) but where they are not black they are ALWAYS extremely pink and Diggy has black cow spot on roof of mouth but the rest is a pale pink. Even his toungue is paler than my females. I think thats just how it is...Every dog varies. My lips are always pale and my 14 year old daughter looks like she has Hot Pink lip stick on all the time. We are all different.

05-14-2007, 04:39 AM	#3
diggy4 Bella Boo & Diggy Too! Donating GS Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Detroit Posts: 6,156 Blog Entries: 5	hypoglycemia My 10 week old pup is hypoglycemic also....you can search all my posts many are about hypoglycemia, and the responses are great help! Do you cage her at night? That is one of the most stressful things you can do says my vet. They are pack animals, and being seperated brings on a lot of stress. I give nutrical 6 times a day just lil bb size bites he licks it right off the tube. I do it just to make sure he has something in him at all times. WHat food is your baby on? I had many reccomendations for Innova EVO he started EVO friday and he seems to be doing great! My 2 year old yorkie also welcomed the new food. I think your doing everything right, and tongues get slightly pale after sleeping in any dog, blood doesnt flow as much to mouth when sleeping....I'd keep an eye on it, but I really think ur doing great! __________________ ALL DOGS GO TO HEAVEN Last edited by diggy4; 05-14-2007 at 04:40 AM.

05-14-2007, 07:15 AM	#5
diggy4 Bella Boo & Diggy Too! Donating GS Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Detroit Posts: 6,156 Blog Entries: 5	I make what I call a "diggy omlet" mix eggs, chesse, chicken/hamburger, and kibble cook it like scrambled eggs (non stick pan NO OIL or cooking spray) and Diggy eats it up! This is only if he has gone awhile without eating kibble. Since we started the Innova EVO, I have not had to cook for him. 1 warning.....I hope if you try this recipe you have a stove fan... it smells! lol My kids were like uggggggg that is nasty...My reply....go outside then! __________________ ALL DOGS GO TO HEAVEN

05-14-2007, 07:21 AM	#6
diggy4 Bella Boo & Diggy Too! Donating GS Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Detroit Posts: 6,156 Blog Entries: 5	Oh and Keep Kayro Syrup on hand...if you notice any low blood suger symptoms, rub some on the gums...it's a quick way to get sugar up!!! Good Luck to you and your baby....and trust me your not alone....I can get a million and one oh he's fine....doesn't matter I STILL WORRY!!! Your just being a great mom! __________________ ALL DOGS GO TO HEAVEN

05-14-2007, 04:31 PM	#9
sims822257 Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 3,436	Hello. I felt compelled to respond to you since I have a little boy who is now 1 1/2 years old and had this problem a lot when he was a puppy. My little boy Murphy was not even that small and had about 6 - 7 spells of hypoglycemia until he finally out grew it (knock on wood). I really think the best thing you can do is make sure your little one gets plenty of food. It is so hard since they are such picky eaters but you also have to be careful not to spoil them to where they will never go back to dry food again. I suggest mixing a dry kibble with something wet such as hamburger and rice or chicken and rice. Also my little guy LOVED the baby (gerbers) beef sticks. They are sold on the baby aisle and remind me of those Vienna Sausages. I used to mash them up and mix really well with small dry kibble. I even fed him a not so high quality of dry kibble just so he would eat it. Now that he is older and has a sister who is a piggy he eats what I put down since she does but it was a real scare when he was a baby - I know how it can be. Just try to find something she likes and will eat and stick with it. Switching them so much makes them even pickier and also is not good for their blood sugar level. Good luck and if you ever need to talk or need help - just send me a PM. I would be more than happy to send you some food samples if you need some. __________________ Caren, mommy to Murphy and Mia Murphy WUVS his girlfriend Trixie

05-14-2007, 04:33 PM	#10
sims822257 Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 3,436	Oh and I meant to say as well the Nutrical is key too. I gave my little one a serving in the Am, afternoon and Pm. I used to smear some on his dry kibble to entice him too. __________________ Caren, mommy to Murphy and Mia Murphy WUVS his girlfriend Trixie

05-13-2007, 06:45 AM	#1
imsandk79 Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2007 Location: michigan Posts: 14	hypoglycemia hi, so my 5 month old yorkie had a really bad upper respiratory infection a few days after we brought her home and ended up in the vet for 3 days because of low blood sugar because she wasnt eating well. This was a month ago and she is doing much better but I still worry. So my question is...she is still a finicky eater but does eat on her own and I always have food out for her...however i notice sometimes after she first wakes up and at other random times her tongue is slightly pale...i know this may be a sign of low blood sugar...but I feel like i am doing everything possible...ie she always has food avail and when she doesnt want to eat her food i cook for her... i give her nutrical as needed after hard plays or stressful times... and she never acts like she is lethargic or sleepy so...i just wondered if there was anything else i should be doing or am i just worried about nothing?

05-13-2007, 08:24 AM	#2
Yorkiedaze My hairy-legged girls Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: lompoc, ca. Posts: 12,228	Give her steak, ground beef (free range), rice, boiled eggs, scrambled eggs with mild cheddar cheese, cottage cheese, plain yogurt and peanut butter for a snack. Give her a nice femur bone to chew on. JUst take out the marrow and any outside meats. You really do need to get her eating. Dog food wont do the trick.

05-14-2007, 06:35 AM	#4
RLC12345678 I heart Hootie & Hobbs Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: USA Posts: 7,149	Maybe she doesn't like the food you are feeding her. I would go HERE and ask for free samples from these companies and then see which food she likes best and start leaving that out for her. You can also supplement her food with boiled chicken, rice, pumpkin, yogurt, cottage cheese, or shredded cheese and see if that will get her eating the food you leave out.

05-14-2007, 04:12 PM	#7
imsandk79 Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2007 Location: michigan Posts: 14	thank you for all the suggestions. still one question?? so i guess i only really notice her gums slightly pale after she wakes up...all the other times she is fine. and i do give her nutrical 3 times a day to make sure she doesnt get low sugar. and we havent had a problem since that one time...however, if i keep feeding her eggs and meat and yogurt and cottage cheese how will i ever get her to eat dog food again?? and its just weird we were giving her wet science diet and dry blue puppy food which she was eating both with no difficulty and now all of sudden she has no interest. should i try another dog food? if so what? and what if she doesnt like that food? she was eating without problems until a few days ago...so could this be a teething issue she might get over? just curious what to do...i am a little neurotic about her i dont want another emergency vet visit it was so horrible and scary!!

05-14-2007, 04:14 PM	#8
imsandk79 Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2007 Location: michigan Posts: 14	so sorry i am new at this thing...thank you for all the suggestions. still one question?? so i guess i only really notice her gums slightly pale after she wakes up...all the other times she is fine. and i do give her nutrical 3 times a day to make sure she doesnt get low sugar. and we havent had a problem since that one time...however, if i keep feeding her eggs and meat and yogurt and cottage cheese how will i ever get her to eat dog food again?? and its just weird we were giving her wet science diet and dry blue puppy food which she was eating both with no difficulty and now all of sudden she has no interest. should i try another dog food? if so what? and what if she doesnt like that food? she was eating without problems until a few days ago...so could this be a teething issue she might get over? just curious what to do...i am a little neurotic about her i dont want another emergency vet visit it was so horrible and scary!!

05-14-2007, 05:39 PM	#11
imsandk79 Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2007 Location: michigan Posts: 14	thank u sooo much for the suggestions. i think i am going to see how she does tomorrow with her just getting her norm wet and dry food mix. if she isnt eating it she obviously doesnt like it anymore so i will try a new food. but dont want to play too much with switching alot so we will see how it goes. any suggestions on new food choices? hows merrick or innova evo?