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Originally Posted by Patti  I agree. The "breeder" was feeding her mini marshmallows every few hours all day. In hindsight I think it was because she was a poor eater and rather than address that they were giving her marshmallows all day. She did have 3 bouts of hypoglycemia in spite of everything I did. |
Oh wow, she probably preferred the marshmallows too and they would fill her up, glad you were able to straighten it out. Hypoglycemia is a common condition, but should be taken very seriously because it can lead to death.
I always recommend that new puppy owners familiarize themselves with the symptoms of hypoglycemia.
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Most common clinical signs of hypoglycemia are drowsiness, shivering, collapsing, disorientation, seizures, listlessness, depression, muscle weakness and tremors. Lee Weston, author of the article about hypoglycemia (Pomeranian Club of Canada) says that "the entire sequence of clinical signs is not always seen, so close observation of your pet and knowing when your dog is going into a distressed state can mean the difference between life and death of your dog. Immediate treatment by a veterinarian is imperative, as recurrence of, or prolonged attacks, can cause permanent damage to the brain." Hypoglycemia |