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My puppy is wobbling, mouth breathing, dry nose. What should I do?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Chihuahua | Female | unspayed | 1 month and 29 days old | 7 lbs

I believe my puppy has wobblers syndrome. She doesn't have any of the severe symptoms. Shes definitely wobbling. Dry nose. Breathing through mouth. What do I do

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Answered By Dr. Strydom, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on August 3rd, 2019

Wobbler's to show up at this age and in this breed is pretty rare. She may be hypoglycemic which is causing the wobbling. You can give her a 1/4 teaspoon of Karo syrup or honey to bring her sugar up. If she doesn't perk up after about 10-15 minutes then she needs to see your vet.

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