Another question...sick 3 month yorkie...2.7 pounds?

Question

So i've read about Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) and the symptoms it has...i really think my lil baby has this! It brakes my heart to see my lil Leyla so sad and weak. I will be taking to the vet this weekend!!! Does Hypoglycemia eventually go away? We gave her sugar last night...and I was told Pedialyte was good....Any advice?... I just want her to get better and start playing and walking.... Should i mention something to the lady i bought her from? This is the second Yorkie i get form her.

Answer 1

I have heard that this breed can have liver problems. It can be controlled with meds. And yes, you should mention it to the breeder.

Answer 2

She is tiny and fragile at this point. Once a tiny dog starts to crash, it can die within hours. I would get her to the vet ASAP!

Go buy some Nutrical from your vet, or I believe they even sell it at Petsmart or Petco. If she isn't eating or drinking, that's going to make her a lot worse. You're going to want to try and get her to drink water or pedialyte like you mentioned is good. Give her some syrup and see if that perks her up enough to get her to drink a little. She can dehydrate very quickly and only the vet can inject liquids if she has not been drinking.

I would mention it to the breeder, but usually hypoglycemia is not something related to how the dog was bred. It can be brought on by many things. Did you just get her recently? Just the stress caused from going to a new home and being in a new environment can cause a puppy to become hypoglycemic.

I would highly recommend taking her to the vet immediately.

Answer 3

Hypoglycemia doesn't usually go away, so it's fairly important to make sure the vet takes a look at her. Once they do that, though, they should be able to set you guys up to see her feeling better and playing with you. I'd mention it to the woman after you go to the vet, so she's aware of anything her breeding may be turning out.