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Originally Posted by Ladymom  Hypoglycemia isn't genetic. It's low blood sugar. If your breeder is following the Yorkshire Terrier Association of America's rules, she keeps her puppies until they are 12 weeks old so it shouldn't be a terrible problem if you make sure your puppy eats regularly.
Absolutely ask about liver disease and shunts. That should be your first health question. Beware of any breeder who dismisses you and claims she doesn't have it in her lines. As I posted above, Yorkies are 36 times more likely have to have liver shunts than all other breeds combined. Ask her if the puppy's parents have had bile acid tests and get copies of the results. Anything over 25 is abnormal. Your breeder should be very knowledgable about liver disease in Yorkies and be able to discuss with you what steps she has taken to make sure your puppy doesn't have a shunt. |
Good post. I agree hypoglycemia, is just low blood sugar, I get this from time to time, it serious on a small dog because they can go down hill rapidly, and you must be aware of the condition and how to treat it. Most outgrow it, and free feeding can usually prevent it. I also think it would help to talk to her vet, to see if he's found Luxating Patella (LP) in the adult breeding pair, this is a joint problem, and also to see if the have had bile acid test for Liver Shunts. If she wont' give you the name of her vet, I would look elsewhere for sure.