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Originally Posted by Cyndi55  My yorkie he is 15wks old his weight is 1 pound 15 oz.. he was playing and all of a sudden started throwing up and shaking really bad, couldn't walk was really disoriented .. I ran and put water on my finger and dipped it into the sugar.. he started to come around.. but he will not eat now.. I am forcing him food, prying his little mouth open once in his mouth he will lick and swallow it.. now he is just laying there, how long before he is fully recovered should I keep forcing the food in him... He finally went to the food himself.. should I watch him around the clock tonight or will he be ok on his own? He sleeps right next to my bed.. Thank you.  |
Sounds like hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) to me. If in doubt, take him to the vet. The episodes will come on after a period of activity, so if he has been eating and sleeping, you shouldn't need to watch him around the clock at night. Hypoglycemia is common in smaller Yorkies, and if you catch it early, before they go unconscious, the sugar treatment will help them recover. Personally, I use Karo syrup, but Nutrical is another high energy supplement you can purchase to treat it. Just be sure to encourage your dog to eat regular food and drink once it recovers--just like you did.
But if they pass out, that is an emergency situation and they have to go to the vet immediately. Call the vet anyway and tell them what happened, just to be safe, and to confirm the best treatment for your dog.