6 Natural Alternatives To Antidepressants. Whether you talk about it or not, chances are you or one of your friends takes an antidepressant to combat depression. A recent report by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) found that in 2010, 16% of adults ages of 45 to 64 take at least one antidepressant â a 91% increase since 2000.
Causes of Low Blood Sugar in Dogs. A low concentration of glucose in the blood may be caused by stress, low temperatures, poor nutrition or intestinal parasites that deprive the dog of the essential nutrients.
A diabetic shock occurs in dogs that are diagnosed with diabetes, and indicates a condition determined by a low level of glucose in the blood or hypoglycemia.The condition may be caused by: 1  An overdose of insulin, if you administer too much or the prescribed dose is too high. Excessive exercise that will cause a decrease of the glucose levels in the blood. 2  If the dog skips a meal, this will result in an immediate drop in the blood sugar; even a one-hour delay of the meal may result in low levels of glycemia.