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Originally Posted by Mardelin

I'm so glad that your pup is doing better and you've followed your heart and gut.

There are breeders that have not fully educated themselves with every possible situation. Coccidia being one that is overlooked. While a pup can be perfectly healthy while with their mother. The mother may be a carrier and transferred it to the pup. All is well with a pup while with mom, no stressful situation, no abrupt changes in food or enviornment. An underaged and small pup being taken from it's mom and litter mates to a new enviornment puts a lot of stress on a pup's system. Some pups will refuse to eat for 24 hours in a new enviornment. Coccidia and hyperglycemia will manifest themselves in either situation. As mentioned by several posters; that is why a good breeder keeps their pups for a minimum of 12 weeks and weighing a minimum of two pounds, making sure that a happy, healthy, easy transition is made for the pup and new family.

Also, keep in mind until a few years ago vet's did misdiagnose hyperglycemia and treated incorrectly.....