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Hypoglycemia - just a Day danger?

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Hi there,

Question, my baby's still quite young so I watch him like a hawk hoping to avoid any chance of an above episode but he's starting to sleep through the night - i.e. last night he slept from 10:30 to 5:00 am which is good enough for me and I'm not complaining - but don't the many hours of not eating at night pose a danger for a hypoglycemic attack as well? Or does the fact that puppies are active during the day increase the risk?
I don't get it - what's the difference between day and night? I was so nervous last night that I must have woken up 3 times. And even when he wasn't sleeping through the night - he'd wake up at about 3:30 to do his business and then again at about 6:00 but it was never to eat.
My pup has never eaten at night since I've had him - he just wont but I'm very diligent as far as him eating during the day.
He's not tiny though - at 8wks and 2 days he weighs 3.4 lbs. Maybe that's why I'm all confused.
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drclee
I think if you just give him a treat before he goes to bed, he should be ok throughout the night. I think because they're sleeping and not expending a lot of energy, it's ok that they don't eat during that time. My babies are 2 years old and I still like to make sure they have something to eat pretty close to bedtime. :)
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drclee said:
I think if you just give him a treat before he goes to bed, he should be ok throughout the night. I think because they're sleeping and not expending a lot of energy, it's ok that they don't eat during that time. My babies are 2 years old and I still like to make sure they have something to eat pretty close to bedtime. :)
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Hi Drclee,

Yes, that's what I've tried doing in fact but still, is it normal for such a young pup to sleep so many hours and not eat anything? He seems full of energy during the day and also naps a lot so I guess everything's fine but I'm still feeling apprehensive as far as night time goes.
Also, is it normal not to drink anything at night?

Thanks.
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My Mia was hypoglycemic basically all through her first year. I kept Nutrical on hand all the time and gave her a bit before she went to sleep at night. You need to be careful of when they play which is when they exert all their energy.
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Ladysmom
The risk of hypoglycemia is usually in the first three months, but at 8 weeks your puppy is larger than many Maltese puppies at 12 weeks so I wouldn't worry too much. The reverse is true for a puppy who is unusually tiny for 12 weeks. Responsible breeders will usually keep those puppies longer, until about 5-6 months old because they are at a higher risk for hypoglycemia.

I'd check his gums in the morning and if they are nice and pink and he is spunky and active, you have nothing to worry about.
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Ladysmom said:
The risk of hypoglycemia is usually in the first three months, but at 8 weeks your puppy is larger than many Maltese puppies at 12 weeks so I wouldn't worry too much. The reverse is true for a puppy who is unusually tiny for 12 weeks. Responsible breeders will usually keep those puppies longer, until about 5-6 months old because they are at a higher risk for hypoglycemia.

I'd check his gums in the morning and if they are nice and pink and he is spunky and active, you have nothing to worry about.
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Ok great. Thanks again...I didn't think about the gums check - will make sure and do that.
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Nikki's Mom
When she was a puppy, I always gave Nikki a little treat before we all went to sleep.
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pinkpixie1588
I got Leila when she was 16 weeks (2 lbs) and she has been sleeping 8+ hours, through the night, since day one. I feed her as soon as she wakes up.
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