Thread: Puking?
View Single Post
Old 10-07-2007, 08:22 PM   #10
Ladymom
Donating YT 2000 Club Member
 
Ladymom's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: North Carolina
Posts: 8,317
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by fall0317 View Post
What are signs of hypoglycemic episodes??
Lady is a type I diabetic (insulin dependant) so I always have to watch out for hypoglycemia.

Here are the signs:

Classic signs of hypoglycemia

lethargy (lack of energy)
weakness
head tilting
"drunkenness" - wobbling when walking, unbalanced
hunger
restlessness
shivering
ataxia - usually lack of muscular coordination, but maybe changes in head and neck movements
disorientation
stupor
convulsions or seizures
coma


http://www.petdiabetes.org/hypoglycemia.htm

You really need to get this little one to your vet for a thorough check up asap. From what you've said about his breeder, who knows what kind of care he got for the first six weeks of his life?
Ladymom is offline   Reply With Quote
Welcome Guest!
Not Registered?

Join today and remove this ad!