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I almost lost "baby" yesterday from hypoglycemia as I woke in the moring he was the only one that didnt get up and excited breakfast was coming...

I called "Baby, baby, baby" he didnt get up!!! I picked him up his body was limp and his head was frozen in position. (for the record I have never had a tiny before it is an oddity from the litter as the runt)

His eyes were open but you could tell the lights were on but no one was home...in other words in hypoglycemic shock! I gave him nutri drops and rushed to the vet up the street, in tears thinking I was sure to lose this little tiny man!!

This vet is the only one open this early very close me me but I dont like them at all!!! I arrive said they will do everything they can sit down and be quiet!! Then came out 20 minutes later saying there is only techs here and cant administer a gloucose under the skin with out a doctor present... They gave him sugar water and beef baby food said there was nothing else they could do for him, his temp was 98.6, coma is what ive been told is 98 degrees and usually irreversible!!! (I am pissed by now!!!)

looked at my watch 10 min before my vet opened grabbed the pup up and sped to my normal vet...by the time we saw the doc he was licking my face and wiggling his little butt, telling me everything was ok!!! They fed him more baby food, checked his heart and lungs said he is doing fine now and sent me on my way...

He is 16 oz almost 9 weeks old (lost 2 oz almost over night) the little fighter, made it through! I put him in with Trinas 5 week old litter, he took right up on a teat and said ok I am home...he gained 1.5 oz over night from feeding with Trina (which she accepted whole heartedly) and feeding 5 times baby rice ceral, karo syrup mixed with beef baby food and finally Nutri drops twice daily, What a scare!

This is a true testiment!! Never breed for tinies! I have many sleepless nights and observing days ahead, making sure this little man makes it! I am keeping him will not be for sale because I would never place this responsibility on anyone...if a person misses one sign of hypoglycemia an adoptees heart would be broken!

anyone reading this please be wise when searching for your perfect little companion! Little ity bitty does mean LARGE vet bills and very little sleep, constant fear and possible heart ache!

Oh my gosh Kim what a scare. Im so happy thou that he is fine now. I agreed with you regarding the tinies. God bless and your little one. Please keep us posted how he keeps doing. Gucci and I sent hugs.

Ooooh Kimberly, i am so sorry, i bet you where realy scared, is the little guy gonna be ok????

How scary for you. Years ago, I found a sick kitten, rushed it to the vet hoping they could save it (he only lived a few days and never came home with me). It was so upsetting sitting there - you feel so helpless - and I only knew the poor thing for a few hours.
I'm glad your little one is all right. It does give people something to think about when considering getting one so small.

Oh my That would be so scary. Im so glad he is ok now.

So glad your baby is okey. My yorkie weighs 12 pounds (Mom 6 pounds and Pop 3.5 pounds). I really wanted one smaller and think often about getting a tiny if I could find one. When I read this kind of "stuff" about the tinies, then I am just happy that Rags is a big healthy boy. And I might add that he is wonderful.

It's shocking how fast that can hit. Cody (dad's dog) had a spell of that when he was a pup after his second set of shots--liked to have scared the crap out of us. Scary stuff! I am so glad your baby is OK! I am sure he will need some extra spoiling now. :rolleyes:

Gosh that is so little. So glad to hear that he is doing better and that you are keeping him. :) :thumbup:

Glad everything turned out OK.... make sure he ALWAYS has food and water available at all times.... supplement him with Nutri-Cal for awhile until you feel he has recovered completely.

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So happy to hear all is well...that was a terrible scare for you.
The funny thing about a tiny is, not all are prone to hypoglycemia..but the breeder has no clue what tiny will have an attack and who will not. Some pee-wee's never have a bad moment from birth to adulthood, others are a constant worry...I do not mind a 3 pound adult, but under that is no fun for me to own.
Best wishes

poor little guy. glad he's better today. that is some scary scary stuff. i would keep him too. no question.

thank you all for your thoughts he is doing much better today weighing in a whopping 20oz amazing 4 oz gain in two days, has a round little belly and rip roaring ready to play! Having Trina in milk was a god send he is a teat hog and is thriving again!

I only hope the worse is over!

Glad he is feeling better, poor lil guy !

Kimberly, thank goodness the furbaby is okay. That is too close! I'll write more later...gotta sit in for a teacher.

This is why i dont Breed in the first place...i couldnt go through what you do
I would be a tottall wreck :eek:

Hope this lil "Angel" keeps getting stronger..

Good luck! :aimeeyork