Hypoglycemia in Yorkies? - YorkieTalk.com Forums

dayorkiemania · 05-23-2007, 04:34 AM

my Porsche's hypoglycemia problem 3 times. i'm afraid of losing him. anyone has good suggestion? how to prevent it?

diggy4 · 05-23-2007, 04:37 AM

Well how old is your baby? Weight? How do you know he is hypo? What food is he on? I have a hypo baby I battle with every second of the day. Stop worring about losing your baby!!!!!!! You are doing the right thing by asking questions it helped me a TON!!

chachi · 05-23-2007, 04:44 AM

Feed frequent meals and give nutrical

dayorkiemania · 05-23-2007, 04:51 AM

he is 7 months old and his weight is about 0.6 - 0.7 kg. now. i have him for 4 months and he went to hospital 3 times for having glucose. he eats dog food called pinnacle (trout&sweet potatoes formula). i knew that he has this problem from this site http://www.elvisyorkshireterrier.com...poglycemia.htm as his symptoms match all the sighs informing in the site.

Patti · 05-23-2007, 07:45 AM

I fed Cali every 2-3 hours at first and then every 4-5 at 2 years she still eats 3 times a day nad gets little treats in between, She did seem to grow out of the episodes at 9 months of age.

drawlins27 · 05-23-2007, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by dayorkiemania

he is 7 months old and his weight is about 0.6 - 0.7 kg. now. i have him for 4 months and he went to hospital 3 times for having glucose. he eats dog food called pinnacle (trout&sweet potatoes formula). i knew that he has this problem from this site http://www.elvisyorkshireterrier.com...poglycemia.htm as his symptoms match all the sighs informing in the site.

It is not normal for a 7 month old to be experiencing hypoglycemia so often if he is eating. You diagnosed his hypoglycemia from looking at a web site but MANY other diseases have the same symptoms and some can also result in low glucose levels such as liver shunt, HMD/MVD, Hydrocephalus, Hypocalcemia, problems with the central nervous system, or spinal cord disorders.

If he is experiencing hypoglycemia this often at 7 months then there is most likely an underlying cause such as liver disease. An abnormal liver will cause low glucose levels. Other causes could be Addison's disease, Hypopituitarism, diabetes, or kidney problems to name a few.

I guess my point is to take him to a vet as soon as possible because this is not normal and is a very serious issue and your baby is way too adorable to lose!

drawlins27 · 05-23-2007, 04:31 PM

I also wanted to add that your baby is just too beautiful for words but he does have some of the physical features of a dog with hydrocephalus (an extremely serious condition) which can have very similar symptoms to hypoglycemia. Have your vet evaluate the possibility of this as well. Unfortunately I know this from experience and research and have found that hydrocephalus often results in an extremely beautiful but sick little baby.

dayorkiemania · 05-24-2007, 02:20 AM

well, how can i figure out what is his real problem? the doctor did blood test and the results are o.k.

diggy4 · 05-24-2007, 03:16 AM

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Originally Posted by dayorkiemania

well, how can i figure out what is his real problem? the doctor did blood test and the results are o.k.

what tests?

Wylie's Mom · 05-24-2007, 04:21 AM

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Originally Posted by drawlins27

I also wanted to add that your baby is just too beautiful for words but he does have some of the physical features of a dog with hydrocephalus

I think you're Lili's mom, so I know you have some good knowledge about this. Regarding the physical features: do you mean the sort of wider-set eyes, the "downcast, lazy eye" look, and the larger forehead? I sort of noticed a different look too, but couldn't really put my finger on it.

But this pup is sooooooo adorable!!!

Wrenee4 · 05-24-2007, 07:18 AM

We have a very small pup right now that the vet also has us put kryo syrup in her water. Perhaps that might help too??

dayorkiemania · 05-25-2007, 02:46 AM

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Originally Posted by diggy4

what tests?

the doctor told me she did complete blood tests all 3 times. she found nothing wrong but his white hemoglobin (i'm not sure that i call it right) was high every times as he was sick.

nowaday, i feed him every 3-4 hours. he's o.k. but i'm not sure when he will get sick again thay why i asked the question here. thx for all replies.

diggy4 · 05-25-2007, 05:17 AM

Well hopefully it is only hypo and witht he frequent feeding he will not get sick anymore. Please keep us posted!

drawlins27 · 05-25-2007, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Wylie's Mom

I think you're Lili's mom, so I know you have some good knowledge about this. Regarding the physical features: do you mean the sort of wider-set eyes, the "downcast, lazy eye" look, and the larger forehead? I sort of noticed a different look too, but couldn't really put my finger on it.

But this pup is sooooooo adorable!!!

Yup! You're exactly right. Also, if the tongue is always hanging out then that could be a sign as well. Obviously, a dog could have one of these physical signs and be perfectly healthy but combine that with the hypoglycemia like symptoms, and the small size and hydrocephalus really seems like a possibility. Have you asked your vet if Porsche has an open fontanel? If he doesn't and he hasn't had any kind of head trauma, then I wouldn't worry about hydrocephalus. I do think that there is something more than hypoglycemia going on. Ask for a bile acid test. It will test for liver problems and is inexpensive. Liver disease can cause a build up of toxins in the system and produce these same symptoms.

Good luck. He really is beautiful!

dayorkiemania · 05-26-2007, 12:59 AM

well, i'll bring Porsche to see the doctor on next few days. i'll print these comments to ask her. i hope he'll be fine.

05-23-2007, 04:37 AM	#2
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drawlins27 Mommy's Lil' Miracle Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Mufreesboro, TN Posts: 1,028	I also wanted to add that your baby is just too beautiful for words but he does have some of the physical features of a dog with hydrocephalus (an extremely serious condition) which can have very similar symptoms to hypoglycemia. Have your vet evaluate the possibility of this as well. Unfortunately I know this from experience and research and have found that hydrocephalus often results in an extremely beautiful but sick little baby. __________________ I LOVE my little Furbutts! Last edited by drawlins27; 05-23-2007 at 04:35 PM.

05-24-2007, 07:18 AM	#11
Wrenee4 YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Michigan Posts: 2,048	We have a very small pup right now that the vet also has us put kryo syrup in her water. Perhaps that might help too?? __________________ ~Wendy~

05-23-2007, 04:51 AM	#4
dayorkiemania YT Addict Join Date: May 2007 Location: thailand Posts: 279	he is 7 months old and his weight is about 0.6 - 0.7 kg. now. i have him for 4 months and he went to hospital 3 times for having glucose. he eats dog food called pinnacle (trout&sweet potatoes formula). i knew that he has this problem from this site http://www.elvisyorkshireterrier.com...poglycemia.htm as his symptoms match all the sighs informing in the site.

05-24-2007, 02:20 AM	#8
dayorkiemania YT Addict Join Date: May 2007 Location: thailand Posts: 279	well, how can i figure out what is his real problem? the doctor did blood test and the results are o.k.

05-25-2007, 05:17 AM	#13
diggy4 Bella Boo & Diggy Too! Donating GS Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Detroit Posts: 6,156 Blog Entries: 5	Well hopefully it is only hypo and witht he frequent feeding he will not get sick anymore. Please keep us posted! __________________ ALL DOGS GO TO HEAVEN

05-26-2007, 12:59 AM	#15
dayorkiemania YT Addict Join Date: May 2007 Location: thailand Posts: 279	well, i'll bring Porsche to see the doctor on next few days. i'll print these comments to ask her. i hope he'll be fine.