Devilsadvocate4education*just My Opinions*
Las Vegas,#2Consumer Comment
Sat, January 31, 2009
Hypoglycemia is usually a matter of care and control, and doesn't really have to do with the breeder unless caused by an underlying condition like a liver shunt. Before getting a small breed puppy, research this very carefully, so the proper preventative steps can be taken. Pound cake is new to me. Make sure you keep nutri-stat or nutri-cal or something similar on hand. karo syrup can be good in an emergency, if the puppy has gone 'hypo' due to a lack of the proper care in a puppy of small size. Very small puppies have a more difficult time regulating their blood sugar. So nutri-stat should be given, morning and evening, after play, before a situation we know is likely to cause stress, and after situations which may raise their stress like handling by strangers. Your small puppies gums can usually be used as a good indicator of hypoglycemic episodes. Are they nice and pink, or pale? Please consult with your vet during your initial exam after first bringing home a new puppy, even better, before bringing your new puppy home. A puppy can die from hypoglycemia, and if that is the only major issue involved in the death, it is not the breeder whom is responsible. *just my opinions*
Johnswing
Lexington,#3Consumer Suggestion
Sat, January 31, 2009
I have also unfortuntley bought a Maltese, and 2 Pomeranians fromAgnes also. The little female that I boughtfrom her was almost dead. She had a cold,that had then turned into a uperespitory infection. She almost died. Then the male pom that I bought from her had a terrible cold,then on top of that a Luxating Patella. Then here comes the Maltese, Ellie. She had a terrible stomach virus when she was purchased from Agnes. She was ok for 2 days, then she is at the vet every day for 2 days getting glucose shots in her stomach. Then my-friend bought a Pomeranian from her that had Parvo, and it died. Agnes will not replace the puppy or the $600 in vetbills that occured. I pray for anyone that bought a puppy from her.