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Help, i may have an emergency HI EVERYONE I have a 6lb 8 month old male Biewer. He is usually a very active dog, all day he was fine up until about 5pm (4 hours ago) I came home and he was fine. I didnt see him for about 10 minutes so I went around looking for him. I found him on my bed covered in drool. I thought this was very strange but I didnt know what was going on. I started to clean him up because he was full of drool. As I was cleaning him up he passed out in my hands! I freaked out, and rushed him to the hospital. When he arrived they checked him into the emergency. They gave him a bunch of shots to stabilize him. The vet came and explained to me that his temperature was very low and his sugar level was low as well. He went on and explained that my baby just had a seizure!!!! The vet I took him to closes at 7pm and does not offer over night care. He recommended that I put him on a heating pad and monitor him. Well, I just arrived home and his temperature has already dropped 2 degrees since I was at the vet. He is currently at 96. Does anyone have a similar experience? Or can anyone provide any advice? I have never had a dog that has had a seizure. |
Did they give you anything to bring his sugar levels up, or investigate why he had a seizure? I am by no means a expert, but if it were me I would try to find an vet that was open right now and get there ASAP. A puppy can die from low blood sugar if not treated. The seizure could be a result of the low blood sugar, or something else. I would want to find out what is going on. If you have a ER Vet in your area I'd try them. Good luck with your baby. |
I don't have any advice other than seek care at an ER vet if you have one nearby. I am sending prayers and hugs for your little one.:hands: |
They said that they didnt know if it was due to low sugar levels or hereditary. They told me to rub honey on his gums to bring his sugar level up. I have been doing everything I was instructed, I am very nervous and scared for my baby :( |
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due to age and size i doubt this was low blood sugar :( has your baby been eating regularly? Did they at least run blood work? Did your dog get into anything toxic? |
I'm hoping others who might have experienced something like this will chime in to comfort yr fears. Sending thoughts & prayers for yr baby to pull through this. HUGS! I know it's scary! |
Thanks for the prayers. I will google the closest ER and take him there ASAP. |
here is a list of vet hospitals in your area i would get him in and get blood work and find out what is going on if low blood sugar his glucose will be low fort lauderdale veterinary hospital - Google Search |
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Thank you so much. I am leaving right now |
usually if you call your vet after hours they have on answering machine what er to call throw some towels in dryer and then wrap him in those when you take him |
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Oh, good! She's taking him in. I hope he'll be ok. |
Wow, that's so scary. Good luck! I'm glad you're taking him to the ER vet, hopefully they'll be able to diagnose what happened and prevent it from happening again. |
Just wanting to let you know my thoughts are with you and your baby. <3 |
Oh no! I'll say I prayer for him right now :( |
Aww I hope they figure out what is going on with your little one! If you still need help afterwards, I know it's not super close to you, but Coral Springs Animal Hospital (Coral Springs Animal Hospital - South Florida) is a good 24hr hospital, they have lots of specialists (they're a regional referral center) and vets on staff at all times. We'll be thinking about you tonight, please keep us updated! |
Glad to be part of Yorkie Talk. You guys are the best! and Dwerten You are fantastic in an emergency situation. I think you helped her keep her head. Hats off to each of you. Sharon |
just realized this baby is 8 mos old :( so hoping this is not liver related :( |
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I am so glad you are taking him in. That temperature is really low. Hope they can find out what is going on. |
so glad she went in just read this trying to figure out what this could be 10 Dog Illness Symptoms that Require Emergency Care |
Dwerton you are very special person So glad that you could get him help tonight i will be praying that it turn out ok. |
Boy, I am glad that she went ahead and took the little one in. Prissy has seizures, but does not present with low blood sugars or low temps with them. |
Oh my.....prayers for your baby. I hope all goes well at the EC. |
Thank you sooo much to everyone! Especially dwerten...Thank you for helping me! When I took him in his temp was still low and sugar was low again. He had a shot for his sugar at 7pm, so they said it was very odd that his sugar was low again. They are keeping him over night to stabilize him again and monitor him. Since this is the first time that this has happened then they are pretty sure its a Hypoglycemia seizure. They recommended that I try feeding him 3 times a day instead of 2. They dont want to put him on any seizure medication because the vet said that he was too young and it is pretty bad for their liver. I will know more information tomorrow. Once again...Thank you for your advice, help, and prayers! They are all very much appreciated. Thank you. |
Thank you for the update! What a scary thing. I hope you have a restful night...and hope your baby is much better in the am. :) |
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