my first scare with Kizzy

[Kizzys Mom]

yesterday, I was cleaning floors and stuff so I put kizzy in her pen outside. the kind that has the tray in the bottom. I pulled the tray our so she could still be on the grass and use the br there. She was all fine, later I brought her in and gave her a bath. after that she was like wild, running and playing just fine. So about 4 pm I feed her. I still had a few things to finish up and I put her back n her pen. I looked out in a minute, she was going round and round on her tray as if to use the bathroom. So I thought, well dont she know to go off the tray but i went out to let her out so she didnt poop on the tray and she had pooped in the grassy area behind the tray, but she also had thrown up all her food. it wasnt even digested and she seemed sick, I brought her in the house and thought she would be ok. She laid on the rug in my kitchen for a minute, then she got up and I saw she just didnt feel like being up. then she pooped in the floor couple small places and one large place and it looked like it had little black peices of something in it. look maybe lil peices of bark of a tree. Well I had cleaned out the cage and the mess when i went out to get her the first time and i took and put her back in it, just in case she had to poop some more. I can wash down the tray, but I looked out in a minute and she seemed lethargic and weak. I went out and she was shaking. so i got a warm towel and wrapped her in it and just held he on the deck till hubby got home and of course he was late so i held her for about and hour. and she would just lay there and not pay much attn to anything, in a little while she heard a vehicle go up the road and kinda started acting like she was then noticing stuff. But she still lay there with me. When she heard hubby drive up she sat up and her ears kinda perked up. he came on up on the deck and took her and held her for maybe 45 minutes and she lay there and slept. So we brought her in and crated her but he told me i had to feed her a little bit since her food was all lost. so i fed her maybe 1 teaspoon of dry food and took her out to pee. she came back in and threw all of that up and it wasnt digested either. anyway. to make a long story a little shorter, I only gave her water off and on and kept her in her crate over night and today she is like a wild girl. running and playing and jumping all over the place. I was so scared i just started crying when hubby got home. But she is fine today even her stool is normal again and her food stayed down all morning. So, I see they can really scare you to death sometimes. the vet said she may have gotten a lil peice of stick or something and it got in her and took a while to get everything out. he said for me to watch her if i didnt want to bring her in yesterday and if i needed him during the night just call.
but luckily she is ok now, so i guess the vet was right, either a peice of some kind of grass or stick or something that just didnt work with her digestive system. sorry this is such a long post but it was a long story. seemed like forever to me yesterday evening. thank God she is ok

[Jaspermom]

That is one scary story!! Did you come on here last night? This is a good place to be if you are going through something like this with your pup. I am sure people would have had some great suggestions for you. For instance, if your pup seems lethargic, it's a great idea to try to get some kind of sugar into them so they don't get hypoglycemic. Nutrical is great, but if you don't have that, a tiny bit of corn syrup, honey, or some honey nut cheerios will bring them around sometimes.

I am really glad your baby is OK today, but watch her closely. Good luck!!

[Kizzys Mom]

Originally Posted by Jaspermom

That is one scary story!! Did you come on here last night? This is a good place to be if you are going through something like this with your pup. I am sure people would have had some great suggestions for you. For instance, if your pup seems lethargic, it's a great idea to try to get some kind of sugar into them so they don't get hypoglycemic. Nutrical is great, but if you don't have that, a tiny bit of corn syrup, honey, or some honey nut cheerios will bring them around sometimes.

I am really glad your baby is OK today, but watch her closely. Good luck!!

well she was drinking her water pretty good. I was worried about dehydration more than anything else.

[Jaspermom]

Originally Posted by Kizzys Mom

well she was drinking her water pretty good. I was worried about dehydration more than anything else.

Here's some info on hypoglycemia you may need to know.


HYPOGLYCEMIA CAN CAUSE SEIZURES IN DOGS

Hypoglycemia is defined as abnormally low blood glucose (sugar) levels. The brain requires sugar for normal function, and unlike many other organs, the brain has a very limited ability to store glucose. The brain is the organ that is predominantly affected when blood glucose gets too low.

As a primary source of energy for the body, blood glucose levels are regulated by a complex interaction of hormones and bodily processes. Hypoglycemia can be caused by abnormal function of the hormones that regulate blood sugar or by the inability of the body to store adequate amounts of glucose. Some of the specific causes of hypoglycemia include:

Insulinoma - Insulin is produced in the pancreas and causes blood sugar levels to decrease. Insulinomas are tumors of the insulin producing cells in the pancreas that causes an increase in the production of insulin, thus lowering the blood sugar levels. If an insulinoma is suspected, the insulin concentration in the blood can be measured. Surgery is usually recommended.

Insulin overdose - An excess of insulin can also occur in diabetic animals on insulin injections if the dose is inappropriate.

Reduced glucose intake - Puppies, especially toy breed puppies, are predisposed to developing hypoglycemia because they have less ability to store and mobilize glucose, compared to older animals. Puppies need frequent meals to prevent a hypoglycemic crisis.

Hypoandrenocorticism (Addison's Disease) - Hypoandrenocorticism results from a deficiency in the secretion of hormones from the adrenal glands. The cause of Hypoandrenocorticism is unknown, although immune-mediated destruction of the adrenal gland is suspected in most cases.

The signs and symptoms of hypoglycemia are similar regardless of the cause. These include lethargy, weakness, incoordination, seizures, nervousness, tremors and hunger. In severe cases the dog may become unconscious.

A diagnosis of hypoglycemia as a cause of neurological problems is based on the presentation of clinical signs of hypoglycemia, blood glucose concentration test shows levels below normal, and the fact that clinical signs go away when glucose is administered to the patient.

If the neurological signs are proven to be due to hypoglycemia, the cause of the hypoglycemia must be found. In addition to a medical history and examination, laboratory tests are usually performed. Emergency treatment of hypoglycemia involves administration of glucose usually by intravenous injection. Giving a quickly absorbed source of sugar (syrup, honey, or jam) by mouth may also be effective.

http://www.canine-epilepsy-guardian-...poglycemia.htm

Good info for everyone with yorkies to have!

[kalina82]

glad kizzy is back to her regular self. puppies can scare the hell out of us sometimes and then be back to normal the next minute. whew, glad everything is ok

[Kizzys Mom]

Originally Posted by Jaspermom

Here's some info on hypoglycemia you may need to know.


HYPOGLYCEMIA CAN CAUSE SEIZURES IN DOGS

Hypoglycemia is defined as abnormally low blood glucose (sugar) levels. The brain requires sugar for normal function, and unlike many other organs, the brain has a very limited ability to store glucose. The brain is the organ that is predominantly affected when blood glucose gets too low.

As a primary source of energy for the body, blood glucose levels are regulated by a complex interaction of hormones and bodily processes. Hypoglycemia can be caused by abnormal function of the hormones that regulate blood sugar or by the inability of the body to store adequate amounts of glucose. Some of the specific causes of hypoglycemia include:

Insulinoma - Insulin is produced in the pancreas and causes blood sugar levels to decrease. Insulinomas are tumors of the insulin producing cells in the pancreas that causes an increase in the production of insulin, thus lowering the blood sugar levels. If an insulinoma is suspected, the insulin concentration in the blood can be measured. Surgery is usually recommended.

Insulin overdose - An excess of insulin can also occur in diabetic animals on insulin injections if the dose is inappropriate.

Reduced glucose intake - Puppies, especially toy breed puppies, are predisposed to developing hypoglycemia because they have less ability to store and mobilize glucose, compared to older animals. Puppies need frequent meals to prevent a hypoglycemic crisis.

Hypoandrenocorticism (Addison's Disease) - Hypoandrenocorticism results from a deficiency in the secretion of hormones from the adrenal glands. The cause of Hypoandrenocorticism is unknown, although immune-mediated destruction of the adrenal gland is suspected in most cases.

The signs and symptoms of hypoglycemia are similar regardless of the cause. These include lethargy, weakness, incoordination, seizures, nervousness, tremors and hunger. In severe cases the dog may become unconscious.

A diagnosis of hypoglycemia as a cause of neurological problems is based on the presentation of clinical signs of hypoglycemia, blood glucose concentration test shows levels below normal, and the fact that clinical signs go away when glucose is administered to the patient.

If the neurological signs are proven to be due to hypoglycemia, the cause of the hypoglycemia must be found. In addition to a medical history and examination, laboratory tests are usually performed. Emergency treatment of hypoglycemia involves administration of glucose usually by intravenous injection. Giving a quickly absorbed source of sugar (syrup, honey, or jam) by mouth may also be effective.

http://www.canine-epilepsy-guardian-...poglycemia.htm

Good info for everyone with yorkies to have!

yes I already know about hypoglycemia. My neices daughter has it. ty for the info tho.