Is it possible that your pet has "hypoglycemia"? Don't ignore these symptoms! What causes hypoglycemia?
Don’t ignore these symptoms
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What causes hypoglycemia?
Emotional stress and stress:
Emotional stress or stress may cause stress reactions such as diarrhea and vomiting, which can lead to hypoglycemia.
cold:
Especially young pets have less subcutaneous fat and poor thermal insulation ability. The heat in the body is lost, the glucose consumption rate increases, and the glycogen storage is less, which can easily lead to hypoglycemia.
Malnutrition:
The food intake is small, the energy consumption is large, and the gastrointestinal function is often weak, making it easy to suffer from hypoglycemia due to malnutrition.
Parasitic infection:
Common intestinal parasites such as roundworms, hookworms, tapeworms, etc. may cause hypoglycemia.
Excessive exercise:
Not getting enough expendable energy before strenuous exercise can easily lead to hypoglycemia.
Endocrine problems:
Such as pancreatic tumors, liver diseases, etc., which affect the production, release and storage of insulin, leading to blood sugar imbalance.
Drug side effects:
In particular, too much insulin, used to control diabetes, may cause hypoglycemia.
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What are the symptoms of hypoglycemia?
Mild hypoglycemia:
Weakness | Drowsiness | Blurred vision | Dilated pupils
Moderate hypoglycemia:
Restless | Twitching | Trembling | Uncoordinated limbs
Severe hypoglycemia:
Numbness of limbs | Coma | May be life-threatening
If your pet shows any symptoms of hypoglycemia, it should be sent to the hospital immediately for relevant examination and treatment according to the veterinarian's recommendations.
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How to prevent hypoglycemia in dogs and cats?
Daily observations:
｜If your pet has experienced symptoms of hypoglycemia in the past, it needs to be closely monitored for signs of recurrence.
Keep warm and regularly deworm:
｜Provide pets with a warm environment to avoid hypoglycemia caused by cold.
｜Deworm your pets internally and externally every month to prevent parasitic infections.
Eat properly:
｜Make sure your pet gets enough nutrients to avoid hypoglycemia caused by malnutrition.
｜Appropriately control food intake to avoid excessive energy consumption.
Motion control:
｜Avoid pets from engaging in excessively strenuous exercise, especially without sufficient energy replenishment in advance.
Use medication with caution:
｜If your pet is taking medication, especially insulin used to control diabetes, you need to be extra careful to prevent hypoglycemia from the side effects of the medication.
Regular inspection:
｜It is recommended to take pets for regular physical examinations to promptly detect and treat endocrine or other diseases that may cause hypoglycemia.
Through careful daily observation and appropriate preventive measures, we can effectively reduce the risk of hypoglycemia in our pets and maintain their health. If you have any symptoms of hypoglycemia, you should seek medical attention immediately to avoid delaying treatment.