PupLift™ Guide
For Southwest Virginia Chihuahua Families
Hypoglycemia Support for Toy-Breed Puppies

Your PupLift™ Bottle & Low Blood Sugar in Chihuahua Puppies

When you brought your puppy home from Southwest Virginia Chihuahua, you received a small PupLift™ bottle in the packet. This page explains, in calm and simple language, what hypoglycemia is, what warning signs to watch for, how to use the bottle safely, and when it is time to call or visit a veterinarian.

⚠️ Use at the first sign of trouble – then contact a veterinarian if symptoms do not improve quickly.

Emergency Snapshot: What to Do First

If your puppy suddenly seems weak, wobbly, unusually quiet, or “not right,” act early. These simple steps can help while you are preparing to call or visit a veterinarian.

  1. Stay calm and warm. Pick your puppy up gently, wrap in a light blanket, and move away from drafts.
  2. Offer food. Put a small meal or snack in front of your puppy. Encourage eating, but do not force it.
  3. If not eating or still weak, use PupLift™. Place a pea-sized drop of syrup on the gums – never in the eye, nose, or deep in the throat.
  4. Watch 5–10 minutes. Look for improvement in alertness, strength, and interest in food.
  5. Call a veterinarian. If signs are moderate, severe, or not improving quickly, contact a vet or emergency clinic immediately.
Understanding the Problem

What Hypoglycemia Looks Like in Chihuahua Puppies

Hypoglycemia simply means “low blood sugar.” In tiny puppies, it can develop quickly – especially if they miss a meal, get chilled, or have an unusually busy or stressful day. Knowing the early signs lets you step in before it becomes an emergency.

Who Is Most at Risk?

  • Toy-breed puppies under 3–4 months old (especially under 3 lbs).
  • Puppies who are picky eaters or skip meals.
  • New arrivals adjusting to a different home, schedule, and routine.
  • Puppies after travel, visitors, extra excitement, or a big play day.
  • Puppies who are chilled, sick, or recovering from surgery.
Early “Yellow Flag” Signs
  • More tired or quiet than usual at a time they are normally active.
  • Seems “droopy,” slow, or not interested in play.
  • A little wobbly on their feet or hesitant to walk.
  • Feels cooler than usual, especially ears and paws.
  • Takes longer than normal to respond when you talk or clap.
Best time to act: At this early stage, encouraging food and using PupLift™ if needed often prevents a full emergency.
Moderate Signs
  • Clearly weak – can stand, but shaky or “floppy.”
  • Very cold body or pale gums instead of healthy pink.
  • Staring, confused, or not recognizing familiar people.
  • Refusing to eat or unable to eat without help.
  • Staggering, tipping over, or unable to walk normally.
Use PupLift™ on the gums and call your veterinarian. Do not wait to see if it “just passes” without speaking to a professional.
Emergency Signs
  • Seizures or stiffening of the body.
  • Collapse or loss of consciousness.
  • Eyes rolled back, unresponsive, or glassy stare.
  • Blue/gray gums or difficulty breathing.
  • Unable to stand and very cold to the touch.
Go straight to the emergency vet. You may gently wipe a very small amount of syrup onto the gums if you can do so safely, but do not delay transport to an emergency clinic.
Using Your Bottle

How to Apply PupLift™ to the Gums

The PupLift™ bottle is there for you in the moment when your puppy seems weak, wobbly, or “off.” The goal is to get a small amount of sugar on the gums so it can be absorbed quickly while you are arranging veterinary help if needed.

How Much to Use (Approximate)

If your veterinarian has given specific directions, follow those first. Otherwise, these are reasonable starting guidelines:

  • Puppies under 2 lbs: tiny pea-sized amount on the gums (about 0.1–0.2 mL).
  • 2–4 lb puppies: small pea-sized amount (about 0.25 mL).
  • 4–8 lb dogs: pea to dime-sized amount (around 0.5 mL).

If there is no improvement and you are already calling or heading to a veterinarian, you may repeat a similar amount once after 5–10 minutes.

Step-by-Step: Applying to the Gums

  1. Stay calm and keep your puppy warm and quiet.
  2. Draw a small amount of syrup into the dropper.
  3. Gently support your puppy’s head and lift the lip.
  4. Touch the tip of the dropper to the gums or inside cheek and let a tiny amount of syrup coat the gum line.
  5. If your puppy is awake, you can lightly smear the syrup along the gums with your fingertip.
  6. Do not squirt liquid down the throat – this can cause choking.
  7. Watch your puppy closely for 5–10 minutes, then offer a small meal when they are more alert.
The syrup belongs on the gums – never in the eye, never in the nose, and never forced into the back of the mouth.
If your puppy is very weak or cannot stand:
Use a very small amount and gently wipe it onto the gums with your fingertip or the side of the dropper. Keep the head slightly lower than the body, avoid the back of the throat, and go directly to a veterinarian or emergency clinic even if your puppy begins to look better.
Everyday Care

Preventing Hypoglycemia at Home

A predictable routine, regular food, and a warm, calm environment dramatically reduce the chances of low blood sugar in small puppies.

Feeding & Routine

  • 8–12 weeks: 4 small meals per day (about every 4 hours while awake).
  • 12–16 weeks: 3–4 meals per day.
  • Do not let a tiny puppy go more than ~6 hours overnight without access to food, unless your vet advises otherwise.
  • If a meal is skipped or eaten poorly, offer food again sooner and watch more closely that day.

Warmth, Stress & Activity

  • Keep your puppy’s sleeping area away from drafts and cold floors.
  • Provide a cozy bed or blanket, with room to move away if too warm.
  • Limit long visits, loud gatherings, and rough play during the first weeks at home.
  • Plan baths, grooming, or travel around mealtimes so your puppy has eaten beforehand.

Weight & Energy Check

  • Use a small kitchen scale (in ounces or grams) to weigh your puppy at the same time each day for the first week or two.
  • Look for a gentle upward trend over time.
  • Several days with no gain, or any sudden drop, are red flags.
  • Note appetite, energy level, and any “off” days in a simple notebook or phone note.

When to Call a Vet

  • Repeated mild hypoglycemia episodes, even if they respond to PupLift™.
  • Refusal to eat for more than one meal.
  • Any combination of weakness with vomiting, diarrhea, or trouble breathing.
  • If you feel “something is really wrong” – your instincts matter.
What’s in the Bottle

About the PupLift™ Hypoglycemia Bottle You Received

The PupLift™ bottle is included as part of your puppy packet from Southwest Virginia Chihuahua. It is a small, practical tool meant to sit quietly on the shelf until the day you might be glad it is there.

Product Name PupLift™ Hypoglycemia Emergency Bottle
Provided By Southwest Virginia Chihuahua LLC – included with your puppy packet
Volume 1 fl oz (30 mL) dropper bottle
Contents Light corn syrup (glucose source). No xylitol. No artificial sweeteners.
Purpose Short-term support for suspected low blood sugar while you assist your puppy and contact a veterinarian.
Storage Room temperature (about 59–86°F / 15–30°C), away from direct sunlight. Do not refrigerate.
When to Replace If the syrup thickens, crystallizes, changes color, smells off, or becomes contaminated. In general, best used within about 12 months.
Keep Away From Children and pets, as you would with any emergency or medical product.
Important: This bottle is an emergency support tool, not a medicine and not a full treatment plan. It has not been evaluated by the FDA and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Always follow the advice of your veterinarian over any general information online.
Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions from New Puppy Families

Why did my puppy go home with this bottle?
Tiny toy-breed puppies are more prone to low blood sugar, especially during the transition to a new home. We send this bottle so you have a ready, easy-to-use sugar source if your puppy ever shows early warning signs. Most families never need it – but if you do, you will be glad it is there.
Can I use this instead of going to the vet?
No. PupLift™ is not a replacement for veterinary care. It can help support your puppy briefly and may help them feel better while you arrange a visit, but it does not fix the underlying cause of low blood sugar. Any moderate or severe episode, or repeated mild episodes, should always be discussed with a veterinarian.
How often can I give PupLift™?
Typically, you would give a small amount on the gums once, wait 5–10 minutes, and observe. If there is no improvement and you are already calling or heading to the veterinarian, you may repeat a similar amount once on the way. If you feel you need it repeatedly, your puppy needs a medical workup.
Is this safe for all dogs?
The contents are plain light corn syrup, which is commonly used for dogs with suspected low blood sugar. Dogs with special medical conditions (such as diabetes or certain metabolic diseases) may require different guidance. If your dog has an existing diagnosis, ask your veterinarian exactly how and when to use an emergency sugar source.
What if my puppy just licks the dropper?
That is perfectly fine – the goal is to get syrup onto the gums and inside the mouth. Just avoid forcing large amounts into the back of the throat. Think “wipe” or “smear” on the gums, not “squirt” toward the throat.
Can I use honey or syrup from my pantry instead?
In an urgent situation, many people do use honey or plain corn syrup from the kitchen. The advantage of the PupLift™ bottle is that it is already portioned, easy to hold, and free of xylitol (a sweetener that is extremely toxic to dogs). Whatever you use must be absolutely xylitol-free.
How long should I keep this bottle?
We recommend keeping it on hand at least through your puppy’s first year, when risk is highest. Replace it if the syrup thickens, crystallizes, changes color, smells off, or becomes contaminated. Before trips or busy days, double-check that you know where it is and that it is still in good condition.
What if a child or adult tastes it?
The contents are essentially sugar syrup, which is not toxic to people, but this product is packaged and handled as an animal-use item rather than human food. If someone accidentally consumes a small amount, there is usually no cause for alarm, but you can contact Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222 if you have questions. As with all animal products, store it out of reach of children.