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teri88 · 05-09-2005, 07:11 AM

I'm so glad I found this sight!!! Our 12 week old, Bandit, went for a haircut and nail trim on Saturday. The groomer said he was fine and very playful. When I picked him up he was very hyper and didn't want me to hold him. By the time we got home he was walking "sideways" and his eyes were "wild" and "glazed over". His mouth was hanging open and he wouldn't let anyone hold him. I put him in his bed and after sleeping for a couple of hours he seemed a little better. By yesterday he was his old crazy, lovable self. Has this happened to anyone else? Was he just so traumatized by the grooming or could he have had a seizure or something?

Gypsy Rose · 05-09-2005, 07:20 AM

OMG!! A reaction to a grooming product or whatever??! All I can say is that I am SO glad that he is ok now - you must have been horrified..!! They can react to various products in a bad way... how is he now...!! Ana xxx

teri88 · 05-09-2005, 07:34 AM

I hadn't even thought of a reaction to a product!!! I'm used to my big goofy Lab, he is like a truck and nothing bothers him! Bandit is fine, like nothing ever happened, but he scared 5 years off of my life.

orinskye · 05-09-2005, 09:43 AM

did you take him to the vet to make sure it wasnt anything serious???? low blood sugar can often happen with little ones, you could give them nutrical for that.... and also check livershunt (dont be scared, im just throwing out ideas)

SoCalyorkiLvr · 05-09-2005, 12:10 PM

I don't want to sound suspicious either, but did the groomer come highly recommended because I have heard horror stories about them drugging the dogs to make them easier to groom. I have been advised to stay with your dog when he is being groomed. Better yet, go to a groomer that does it out of her home where you can stay. Yorkies are the most "stolen" dog of all the breeds. I use a mobile groomer that comes to my house becuase I have so may dogs and a cat.

It could have been an allergic reaction too but your description if his behavior sounded like he may have been drugged.

Yorkieluv · 05-09-2005, 01:50 PM

It could have been because of low blood sugar (hypoglycemia). When my yorkie was 12 weeks old that happened to him a couple of times. He would be fine and then all of a sudden he'd start walking sideways, walking into walls, glazed over look in the eyes. I wouldn't recommend putting him to bed because when that happens, you need to get his sugar up. Give him nutri-stat or nutri-cal...if he won't eat it, rub it on his gums. When a pup has hypoglycemia they could seizures (like what happened to bandit or worse) or end up in a coma if you don't act. It's easier to prevent a hypoglycemic attack than to treat it. Trust me, I've been through so much with my yorkie. Feed him small meals many times a day so that his blood sugar stays constant. My yorkie baby almost died on me once when that happened, and it's terrifying. Just out of curiosity, have you taken him to the vet to get a regular check and a fecal exam?

irmi623 · 05-09-2005, 04:49 PM

Oohhhh... the poor baby!

Nutri-cal is the way to go. I actually carry it with me when I take Mojito out and give it to him 2-3 times/day between meals and he LOVES it!

As for the groomer, be very careful. Ask around and make sure the person is reputable. I've heard stories about the dogs being crated and ignored and god only knows what else...

On a separate note, does Bandit have all his shots? If not, you might want to hold off on taking him to the groomer again until he's done with his vaccinations. Bandit is a clean dog but you don't know anything about other dogs have been to the groomer.

Good luck and so happy to hear he's doing better!!!

xxoo for Bandit!
Mojito & Irmi

teri88 · 05-10-2005, 05:54 AM

You are all so wonderful! I do trust this groomer, we've used her for years. We've been to the vet, I took him the day after i got him and he was pronounced healthy! I hadn't thought of the low blood sugar, good idea. I have the Nurtacal and I'll keep it in mind if it happens again. Thank you again for the help, I can see this will be one of my favorite web sites! By the way, he's his old crazy self, but I scheduled an appointment with my vet tonight, just to be safe.

scrappysmom · 05-10-2005, 06:53 AM

I have a shih-tzu mix that has seizures she 9 years old she has them about every 6 months she eats the natural balance for allergies the vet said that should help her with them and she hasnt had one in about 6 months hope she doesnt have anymore heres a pic of her

teri88 · 05-11-2005, 07:29 AM

thanks everyone for your wonderful help. Bandit saw the vet last night. He seems fine. The low blood sugar was also one of his suggestions. He had some blood work, waiting for results. We put him on Natural Balance because he wasn't eating the Eucanuba. We just stand there and watch him eat because he's never inhaled his food the way he did yesterday and today! He has perked up and running around like his old self.

Yorkieluv · 05-11-2005, 07:36 AM

That's great to hear! I'm glad you switched his food and got him eating more so he could get back to his normal self! Good job.

teri88 · 05-12-2005, 08:13 AM

I am so sorry to have to tell everyone, but Bandit died last night. I've posted his story in the memorium section. Thank you all for your advice and help. He had liver failure, and never had a chance. I'm just so sad. I on't ever get another dog, this just hurts way too much.

DiOrGiRLy · 05-12-2005, 08:18 AM

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Originally Posted by teri88

I am so sorry to have to tell everyone, but Bandit died last night. I've posted his story in the memorium section. Thank you all for your advice and help. He had liver failure, and never had a chance. I'm just so sad. I on't ever get another dog, this just hurts way too much.

OMG Terri I'm so sorry, my heart goes out to you. May Bandit's soul rest in peace.

sabrinasmom · 05-12-2005, 08:22 AM

OMG - I'm so sorry! So fast! What on earth could it have been? I can't imagine how you feel - I'm terrified of losing mine! I'm so so sorry.

I_love_lucy · 05-12-2005, 08:26 AM

omg I was just going to post how glad I was that he was getting better. I so sorry to hear that, and liver failure? Poor baby My thoughts and prayers are with both you and Bandit

05-09-2005, 07:11 AM	#1
teri88 Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: NJ Posts: 3,827	Was it a seizure?? I'm so glad I found this sight!!! Our 12 week old, Bandit, went for a haircut and nail trim on Saturday. The groomer said he was fine and very playful. When I picked him up he was very hyper and didn't want me to hold him. By the time we got home he was walking "sideways" and his eyes were "wild" and "glazed over". His mouth was hanging open and he wouldn't let anyone hold him. I put him in his bed and after sleeping for a couple of hours he seemed a little better. By yesterday he was his old crazy, lovable self. Has this happened to anyone else? Was he just so traumatized by the grooming or could he have had a seizure or something?

05-09-2005, 01:50 PM	#6
Yorkieluv Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 6,827	hypoglycemia It could have been because of low blood sugar (hypoglycemia). When my yorkie was 12 weeks old that happened to him a couple of times. He would be fine and then all of a sudden he'd start walking sideways, walking into walls, glazed over look in the eyes. I wouldn't recommend putting him to bed because when that happens, you need to get his sugar up. Give him nutri-stat or nutri-cal...if he won't eat it, rub it on his gums. When a pup has hypoglycemia they could seizures (like what happened to bandit or worse) or end up in a coma if you don't act. It's easier to prevent a hypoglycemic attack than to treat it. Trust me, I've been through so much with my yorkie. Feed him small meals many times a day so that his blood sugar stays constant. My yorkie baby almost died on me once when that happened, and it's terrifying. Just out of curiosity, have you taken him to the vet to get a regular check and a fecal exam?

05-11-2005, 07:29 AM	#10
teri88 Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: NJ Posts: 3,827	update on Bandit thanks everyone for your wonderful help. Bandit saw the vet last night. He seems fine. The low blood sugar was also one of his suggestions. He had some blood work, waiting for results. We put him on Natural Balance because he wasn't eating the Eucanuba. We just stand there and watch him eat because he's never inhaled his food the way he did yesterday and today! He has perked up and running around like his old self.

05-12-2005, 08:26 AM	#15
I_love_lucy Lucy loves Teddy Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Bristol, England Posts: 697	omg I was just going to post how glad I was that he was getting better. I so sorry to hear that, and liver failure? Poor baby My thoughts and prayers are with both you and Bandit __________________ Laura and Lucy www.dogster.com/?132397

05-09-2005, 07:20 AM	#2
Gypsy Rose Owned by Gyps and Gizz Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Wales Posts: 629	OMG!! A reaction to a grooming product or whatever??! All I can say is that I am SO glad that he is ok now - you must have been horrified..!! They can react to various products in a bad way... how is he now...!! Ana xxx

05-09-2005, 07:34 AM	#3
teri88 Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: NJ Posts: 3,827	I hadn't even thought of a reaction to a product!!! I'm used to my big goofy Lab, he is like a truck and nothing bothers him! Bandit is fine, like nothing ever happened, but he scared 5 years off of my life.

05-09-2005, 09:43 AM	#4
orinskye YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: California Posts: 2,990	did you take him to the vet to make sure it wasnt anything serious???? low blood sugar can often happen with little ones, you could give them nutrical for that.... and also check livershunt (dont be scared, im just throwing out ideas)

05-09-2005, 12:10 PM	#5
SoCalyorkiLvr BANNED! Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 8,246	I don't want to sound suspicious either, but did the groomer come highly recommended because I have heard horror stories about them drugging the dogs to make them easier to groom. I have been advised to stay with your dog when he is being groomed. Better yet, go to a groomer that does it out of her home where you can stay. Yorkies are the most "stolen" dog of all the breeds. I use a mobile groomer that comes to my house becuase I have so may dogs and a cat. It could have been an allergic reaction too but your description if his behavior sounded like he may have been drugged.

05-09-2005, 04:49 PM	#7
irmi623 Yorkie Yakker Join Date: May 2005 Location: NYC Posts: 60	Oohhhh... the poor baby! Nutri-cal is the way to go. I actually carry it with me when I take Mojito out and give it to him 2-3 times/day between meals and he LOVES it! As for the groomer, be very careful. Ask around and make sure the person is reputable. I've heard stories about the dogs being crated and ignored and god only knows what else... On a separate note, does Bandit have all his shots? If not, you might want to hold off on taking him to the groomer again until he's done with his vaccinations. Bandit is a clean dog but you don't know anything about other dogs have been to the groomer. Good luck and so happy to hear he's doing better!!! xxoo for Bandit! Mojito & Irmi

05-10-2005, 05:54 AM	#8
teri88 Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: NJ Posts: 3,827	You are all so wonderful! I do trust this groomer, we've used her for years. We've been to the vet, I took him the day after i got him and he was pronounced healthy! I hadn't thought of the low blood sugar, good idea. I have the Nurtacal and I'll keep it in mind if it happens again. Thank you again for the help, I can see this will be one of my favorite web sites! By the way, he's his old crazy self, but I scheduled an appointment with my vet tonight, just to be safe.

05-11-2005, 07:36 AM	#11
Yorkieluv Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 6,827	That's great to hear! I'm glad you switched his food and got him eating more so he could get back to his normal self! Good job.

05-12-2005, 08:13 AM	#12
teri88 Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: NJ Posts: 3,827	I am so sorry to have to tell everyone, but Bandit died last night. I've posted his story in the memorium section. Thank you all for your advice and help. He had liver failure, and never had a chance. I'm just so sad. I on't ever get another dog, this just hurts way too much.

05-12-2005, 08:22 AM	#14
sabrinasmom YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: texas Posts: 767	OMG - I'm so sorry! So fast! What on earth could it have been? I can't imagine how you feel - I'm terrified of losing mine! I'm so so sorry.