Product Spotlight! Glucose SOS Energy Boost for Pets
When our dogs are diagnosed with diabetes there is a lot we need to learn and knowing how to treat a hypoglycemic event is extremely important. The same goes for dogs that are not diabetic but experience hypoglycemic events due to other diseases like insulinoma, liver disease and Addison’s. Working dogs can experience exertional hypoglycemia, also called hunting dog hypoglycemia. Toy breeds are also at risk for hypoglycemia especially when they are puppies.
“How much glucose do I give my dog?” During an emergency like a hypoglycemic event dosing a dog the correct amounts can be confusing. The great news is that PetTest has made giving dextrose easy and dogs love the meat stew flavor!
Glucose SOS Energy Boost for Pets has three squeeze tubes in each package, these are easy and convenient to take on walks, hikes, car trips, out in the field while working and should be kept in your hypoglycemic kit.
Dosing for Glucose SOS Energy Boost for Pets is simple! Each squeeze tube is 1 mL and has 4.16 grams of dextrose.
Dosing Instructions:
- Small dogs (e.g., Chihuahua) – give 1 mL (1 squeeze tube)
- Medium dogs (e.g., Cocker Spaniel) – give 2 mL (2 squeeze tubes)
- Large dogs (e.g., German Shepherd) – give 3 mL (3 squeeze tubes)
Standard protocol for humans per the American Diabetes Association (ADA) is the 15-15 Rule. This protocol is also followed for hypoglycemic dogs, the exception here is that dogs do not weigh what an adult human does so glucose dosing has been adjusted for size.
What to do in case of a hypoglycemic event:
For blood glucose levels below 70 mg/dL (3.88 mmol/L)
- Treat with Glucose SOS Energy Boost for Pets to raise blood glucose levels quickly.
- Feed a complex carb and protein snack to keep blood glucose levels up.
- Test blood glucose levels in 15 minutes.
- Steps 1, 2 & 3 should be repeated every 15 minutes until blood glucose levels are over 70 mg/dL (3.88 mmol/L).
- Contact your vet for further treatment.
IMPORTANT NOTES:
If your dog is having a seizure, wait until the seizure is over before administering product. Go to the nearest vet of ER vet for treatment, this is an emergency.
If your dog is unconscious, give product and go to the nearest vet or ER vet for treatment immediately, this is a medical emergency.
If your dog has toxicologic hypoglycemia (xylitol ingestion) give Glucose SOS Energy Boost for Pets then go to the nearest vet of ER vet. Toxicologic hypoglycemia is an emergency.
Add Glucose SOS Energy Boost for Pets to your purchase now! Make sure you always have this fabulous product on hand!