How horrible and scary!
This was like Deja vu and reliving the stories Michelle told when Bitsy went through this. There were many other breeders who posted their stories about their experiences with eclampsia...some of whom were not so lucky. It is very serious and every breeder needs to watch for it closely and be prepared.
I agree with YorkieRose that calcium should be given as a matter of course after whelping.
I will also never breed, but for cbrownfish and rrosenberry who asked about the need for calcium for new mommies, please use this experience to educate yourselves and take the necessary steps NOW to be prepared in case it happens to you because it is all too common. None of us want to have another mommy yorkie suffer unnecessarily.
Kimberley, I am so sorry this happened to your Gracie and I hope she is fine from here on out. |