Hypoglycemia and Yorkshire Terriers

Different breeds of dogs have different health concerns, and of course there are also canine health concerns that affect all breeds. Small breeds, such as the Yorkshire Terrier however have a special health concern that most people associate with human beings, instead of dogs. This health concern is Hypoglycemia.

Hypoglycemia, in layman’s terms, means low blood sugar. Symptoms of Hypoglycemia in Yorkshire Terriers include coordination issues, listlessness, and seizures, although like most illnesses, your Yorkie may only display one or more symptoms of Hypoglycemia, and not all symptoms. Hypoglycemia is considered to be an emergency situation, and should be treated as such. Take your Yorkshire Terrier to the veterinarian immediately. He may lose consciousness, and without treatment, he may die.

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