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unekmama · 03-17-2010, 08:45 AM

Hi,

I posted a thread about my sick puppy who is almost 3 months old but could not access the replies So I'm trying again! Her name is Samantha DOB 12/19/09 & she weighs 1.20 lbs.
The following outlines Samantha's medical log for the last 2 weeks:

-History:
03/03/10 Purchased from puppy shop (2 wks ago). Continued feeding soft food provided by store & added Royal Canin dry food for yorkie puppies & Vita Cal puppy vits.

03/04/10 AM Rushed to Emergency hospital bc had hypoglycemic incident(glucose levels dropped to 50's), admitted & stayed in incubator-like crate for 3 days. During her stay she was treated for hypoglycemia, parasites & upper respiratory infection.

03/06/10 Came home with one final dose of parasite meds & anitbiotics. She is being fed every 2-3 hours.

03/08/10 Vet Follow-up & glucose levels in the 130's. Still being fed every 2-3 hrs.

03/15/10 Vet Follow-up & glucose levels in the 90's. Lab work for CB & Bile acids. Still very congested so back on antibiotics (higher dose & longer period) & ointment for discharge of eyes. NO WEIGHT GAINED since last wek

03/16/10 Lab results- Liver values were normal but anemia has been diagnosed.

03/17/10 Stool sample for parasite testing & treated for parasites (again) just in case this is the cause of anemia.

We are still feeding her every 2-3 hours but she refuses to eat most soft foods. Tried a/d, holistic/organic soft puppy & dog food, baby food(no onion or garlic powders). We have to force feed her the soft food with a syringe & she only eats Royal Canin dry puppy food voluntarily. Per vets advice we tried cooked chicken & she is drinking the broth but not eating the chicken. She is having solid not hard & easily passed BM's (3-4 inches long) every evening & urinating throughout the day.

She definitely does NOT have the energy of a 3 month old puppy & can sleep all day & night if we did not wake her up for feedings Our biggest concerns are the lack of energy to thrive & not gaining weight!!! There are a few hours in between that we've seen her playful & wagging her tail but then suddenly regresses.

Please share any thoughts, ideas or experiences..

Thanks,
Martha

03-17-2010, 08:45 AM	#1
unekmama YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: chicago Posts: 2 Blog Entries: 1	HELP-SICK puppy several tests=no diagnosis Hi, I posted a thread about my sick puppy who is almost 3 months old but could not access the replies So I'm trying again! Her name is Samantha DOB 12/19/09 & she weighs 1.20 lbs. The following outlines Samantha's medical log for the last 2 weeks: -History: 03/03/10 Purchased from puppy shop (2 wks ago). Continued feeding soft food provided by store & added Royal Canin dry food for yorkie puppies & Vita Cal puppy vits. 03/04/10 AM Rushed to Emergency hospital bc had hypoglycemic incident(glucose levels dropped to 50's), admitted & stayed in incubator-like crate for 3 days. During her stay she was treated for hypoglycemia, parasites & upper respiratory infection. 03/06/10 Came home with one final dose of parasite meds & anitbiotics. She is being fed every 2-3 hours. 03/08/10 Vet Follow-up & glucose levels in the 130's. Still being fed every 2-3 hrs. 03/15/10 Vet Follow-up & glucose levels in the 90's. Lab work for CB & Bile acids. Still very congested so back on antibiotics (higher dose & longer period) & ointment for discharge of eyes. NO WEIGHT GAINED since last wek 03/16/10 Lab results- Liver values were normal but anemia has been diagnosed. 03/17/10 Stool sample for parasite testing & treated for parasites (again) just in case this is the cause of anemia. We are still feeding her every 2-3 hours but she refuses to eat most soft foods. Tried a/d, holistic/organic soft puppy & dog food, baby food(no onion or garlic powders). We have to force feed her the soft food with a syringe & she only eats Royal Canin dry puppy food voluntarily. Per vets advice we tried cooked chicken & she is drinking the broth but not eating the chicken. She is having solid not hard & easily passed BM's (3-4 inches long) every evening & urinating throughout the day. She definitely does NOT have the energy of a 3 month old puppy & can sleep all day & night if we did not wake her up for feedings Our biggest concerns are the lack of energy to thrive & not gaining weight!!! There are a few hours in between that we've seen her playful & wagging her tail but then suddenly regresses. Please share any thoughts, ideas or experiences.. Thanks, Martha