7 week old puppy - hypoglycemia? dehydration? HELP!

[manolos mom]

Sarah, Im so glad Baron is well. How old is he now? You need to send us some new Pics of him, Ok...? Cant Wait..

[WalnutHill]

Poor Baron - His hair is falling out all over the place! He has a ring around his back that is almost completely bald, and it is starting on the top of his head and over his eyes now, too! I just gave him another sulfur bath (without any jewelry).

The bottle says specifically "Warning: May stain light colored dogs/cats and porous (e.g. cement) surfaces. It will change the color of jewelry."

My ring is starting to look more like normal, though. i think with time the top layer or whatever will wear off and it will be fine. The good thing is, the discoloration is on the under side of the ring, and basically I'll be the only one that sees it. haha It's one of those things that is upsetting, but not like a huge deal to me, I guess. It'll just be a story to tell if someone says anything about it. LOL

But, back to Baron - he smells like a sparkler on the 4th of July. I have some pics I just took with my phone - I can't find my camera for the moment. He's wet, so you can see the spots a lot better.

[WalnutHill]

He'll be 10 weeks old on Monday (4/6/09).

And he has gotten FAT - which is great because he was SKIN AND BONES when he was sick.

[manolos mom]

OMG he is a little ROLLY POLY. How cute. When did the doctor say you can give him antikbiotics? Soon I hope. He is so cute Sarah and you did well..

[WalnutHill]

Originally Posted by manolos mom

OMG he is a little ROLLY POLY. How cute. When did the doctor say you can give him antikbiotics? Soon I hope. He is so cute Sarah and you did well..

Haha, yeah, he is really rolly polly! : ) And totally attached to me. : ) He has to sleep under my arm at night.

I was hoping we could give him an oral antifungal medicine, but since he's so small, I don't think we'll be able to. So, for now, just the sulfur baths. I guess if his hair doesn't stop falling out, we'll go back and re-evaluate the treatment/diagnosis.

But, at least for now the only issue is his hair falling out. 3 weeks ago his was on death's door, so I'll take bald compared to the alternative!

[julietimothy]

I am the lady with the very very tiny little girl Keylee, I have been down this road many times. 1st go get you some Nu-cal. This is a must. They love the taste. Give this in the morning and before you go to bed, no matter if he seems ok or not. Also you can put alittle syurp in his water. This helps keep the sugar up. I learned that when they are smaller it is better to stay on the can, soft food longer, and you can add some Val. pudding in the food. How much does he weigh??? I also love DYNE this is a high calorie liquid dietary supplement. This is great stuff!! You can get it at Discount Pet Supplies, Pet Supply, Online Pet Supplies It is great for any puppies or dogs not eating good. This is what help Keylee so much. Good luck I hope this helps. The thing to rememeber is even if he looks as if he is find, it can happen again very fast!! Always stay on top of it. Set your clock to get up and check on him in the night time. Good luck again

[WalnutHill]

Here are some better pictures I took of Baron.

He went to the vet today (well, I gues sit was yesterday - why am I still awake?) She said the fungal infection seems to be cleared up (his hair stopped falling out), but I still need to give him the sulfur baths just in case. And, we just have to wait for the hair to grow back now.

Other than that, he is basically fine! : ) I feel so awesome! Baron and I have the greatest connection, too! I love him so much. I am going to BAWL my eyes out when he has to leave!

[sandy025]

Awww.. he looks adorable..puppy smell -i love it!
Glad to hear the good news. Keep the pictures coming, they keep me sane at work!

Cheers!!

[wemple2]

Way to go, glad to hear Baron is doing so much better!

[manolos mom]

You need to pat yourself on the back YOU SAVED HIM....

[WalnutHill]

Haha, I know, isn't it great! I feel so amazing about it! he is the SWEETEST little guy, and all the sleepless nights and constant stress has finally paid off! : ) I am so in love with him!

[wemple2]

Sounds as if you have really bonded with little Baron...which is going to make it so much more difficult to part with him. I think you should keep him...he's a keeper!!!