She used to be kenneled at a doggie daycare before we adopted her where she's always around dogs. She seemed to get along with them. She was the most even-tempered dog ever. The problem started when we took her home. Now, whenever she encounters other dogs, she growls like crazy. I think she was a puppy mill mom - I don't know if that has anything to do with it. I'm a little worried because she may one day bite another doggie.
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Your dog needs to be socialized. Take your dog to a good puppy kindergarten class that includes socialization. Once your dog learns how to communicate well with other dogs and other people it'll be safer to take your dog out among other dogs at places like the dog park and PetSmart.
Until your dog is socialized I'd be very careful about letting your dog meet new dogs. It isn't safe for your dog or other dogs until then. It isn't hopeless, just try to begin socialization as soon as possible.
If the dog was ever out on Its own the it Probably had to fight for food, or got into fights with other dogs, I have a cat thats the same way.
There is a lot to learn about dog's psychology. They want to protect their master. That is why they barks on other dogs.
The dog is very protective,
my lab is the same
I would suggest seeking out a trainer in your area that specializes in behavioral issues. They will be able to individually evaluate your dog and address with training methods that would work best for her personality type.
I have a dog, and I think that they bark at other dogs, because they are trying to protect themselves.
She doesn't know those other dogs and is trying to protect you pretty much
She either wasn't socialized properly or she is being protective of you. I am leaning towards the protecting you idea as you stated that she was around other dogs and this behavior only started after you got her. You need to discipline her when she acts this way. If you don't discipline her she will gradually get worse.
My dog is the same way, my dog is very jealous of other dogs I show attention to. Just try to keep her seperate from other dogs.
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Give the dog time. Take the dog on WALKS. I mean really walk her. Dogs love to walk, walk, walk, smell and pee and poop. After some time, take her to a dog park, gradually let the dog experience---so gradually, more and more. Get toys for the dog, geared for that breed. Even talk, and even bring the dog into Petsmart. They have knowledgable people who could give you more information. Care for the dog, bathe, towell dry and play with the dog. f she came from a puppy mill- consider that like an abused child! Be very sweet, very loving, even a pit can be wonderful if raised very carefully. Months ago, I happened to see a young man bring 2 pits into the dog park. He had those dogs under HIS control, and those dogs didn't do anything, unless the owner gave the o.k. That's nice to see!- View Cesar- has a whole pack of dogs-and they all walk BEHIND him!
Saturday, May 22, 2010
I accidently killed my neighbor's dog this morning..what should I do?
I was comin home for lunch durin some free time at school. When I drove up the driveway I didnt see the dog running towards the car. Now its dead..What should I do?
Answers:
tell them and do what ever you can to make it up to them..
report it to the police..and they will contact animal control
Hide it in the bushes and continue living!
you should tell him that you are really sorry.explain the situation..and offer to pay for a replacement
Apologize, and offer to buy a new dog.
Let your neighbor know
Pay them something, or ask them if they want another dog, get them one. That's really the only thing you can do.
r u like, asking this question on ur phone, did u JUST kill this dog? tell the truth, or if this is some kind of joke, go to the police and tell the u r a crazy looney who thinks killing dogs is funny and they'll lock u up
tell them the truth.Past always comes forward.
Ummmmmmmm wow. Well for starters tell him! I hope you didn't just leave the dog there for them to find!
Be honest. It was an accident.
woah dude. tell them. then offer some money b4 they sue u. unless they werent really attached to the poor dog. but tell them anyways.
omg poor you!! you should tell them really but its a bit difficult if you have left it this long! has your car got a dent in it?? what did you do with the dog?? did u just leave it there poor thing!
Hide the body and don't tell anyone you did it. If anyone asks say you didn't even know it happened.
If no one saw you for sure then dont say anything, i dont know what i would do its kinda been to long now to tell them that you did it. but its only right to tell the truth. anyways it sounds like its the dogs fault
Tell them! I had a friend and her dog got ran over and she found him laying on the side of the road..dead! She was mad! Mostly because someone ran over her dog but she was also really mad that they just drove off without telling her and that they didnt at least show that they cared by apologizing even though that couldnt have fixed it but it would make her feel a little better.
be honest, even if you think you could get away with lying just tell them because it might eat away at you forever!! and im no saint myself, i know these things!!
lol seriously though tell them offer to get a new one (but be sensitive saying it especially if theres kids) and make sure they know how sorry you are (even if you dont care its better you pretend you do because they might think you did it out of spite!) get them a card saying sorry and really just do your best
if they never talk to you again at least you tried man!
and um if you do it again they could like report you or something so..be careful!!
good luck, your gonna need it.
if you don't know your neighbors, not a good way to start, but be the man and git hold of your back pocket and march over to do the correct thing and offer amends.
First of all buying them a new dog will not help them with their problem of losing the old dog. Contact the animal control to remove the dog and let them tell the neighbors you might want to be there. The dog should have been in the house or in a fenced yard. Apologize to them in a letter. You do not owe them a new dog. I would consider that disrespectful if you ran over my dog and tried to replace it. Just be a friend and give them time to morn the dog.
go straight to the neighbor and explained what happen and tell them it was a accident. if you can drive then you are old enough to know right from wrong and you know what you should of done right away instead of getting on your computer and asking this question. if it was your dog would you want the person who killed it to come to you or go asked someone on the computer first??
It's not your fault! Legally, it's their fault for letting it run loose. If your car was damaged in the process, you could sue them.
Morally, you should probably tell them and apologize.
Pray to God that your neighbors won't kill you, and tell them.
U should Go 2 the Owners And Say " Ur Dog And My Car Had A Accident"
You should tell them. But don't offer them any money that is just wrong, and it wouldn't change the fact that their dog is dead. Tell them how sorry you are and ask them if there is anything you can do for them.
In my opinion the dog shouldn't have been ANYWHERE but in their yard. Maybe it got out accidentally, and that I can understand.
Tell your parents and get their help if you need it. Tell your neighbor at the first opportunity. If the dog's body is lying in the street, pick it up and put it in a box or something so they won't be shocked to see their dog's body in the street. You can offer to give them the body or dispose of it for them, depending on what they want to do. Also, since you have destroyed their property, it's appropriate to offer to pay them for the dog or get them a new dog. Let them decide.
oh my gosh dude! you should really tell them because you you know that every loves honesty, hope you dont get into TOO much trouble
Well if you didnt already tell them tell them. And uhh theres really nothing you can do to make up for it because they probably wont even want you to do anything. But if they are thinking of buying a new dog you should be the one to pay for it. And if they are going to have him burried you should pay for what they need. So technically all you have to do is pay i guess. But it would help if you asked if you can do anything to pay up.
Do the right thing and tell your neighbors. they will want to know so that they may grieve and find closure;as well,as forgiveness
Eat it.
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tell them and do what ever you can to make it up to them..
report it to the police..and they will contact animal control
Hide it in the bushes and continue living!
you should tell him that you are really sorry.explain the situation..and offer to pay for a replacement
Apologize, and offer to buy a new dog.
Let your neighbor know
Pay them something, or ask them if they want another dog, get them one. That's really the only thing you can do.
r u like, asking this question on ur phone, did u JUST kill this dog? tell the truth, or if this is some kind of joke, go to the police and tell the u r a crazy looney who thinks killing dogs is funny and they'll lock u up
tell them the truth.Past always comes forward.
Ummmmmmmm wow. Well for starters tell him! I hope you didn't just leave the dog there for them to find!
Be honest. It was an accident.
woah dude. tell them. then offer some money b4 they sue u. unless they werent really attached to the poor dog. but tell them anyways.
omg poor you!! you should tell them really but its a bit difficult if you have left it this long! has your car got a dent in it?? what did you do with the dog?? did u just leave it there poor thing!
Hide the body and don't tell anyone you did it. If anyone asks say you didn't even know it happened.
If no one saw you for sure then dont say anything, i dont know what i would do its kinda been to long now to tell them that you did it. but its only right to tell the truth. anyways it sounds like its the dogs fault
Tell them! I had a friend and her dog got ran over and she found him laying on the side of the road..dead! She was mad! Mostly because someone ran over her dog but she was also really mad that they just drove off without telling her and that they didnt at least show that they cared by apologizing even though that couldnt have fixed it but it would make her feel a little better.
be honest, even if you think you could get away with lying just tell them because it might eat away at you forever!! and im no saint myself, i know these things!!
lol seriously though tell them offer to get a new one (but be sensitive saying it especially if theres kids) and make sure they know how sorry you are (even if you dont care its better you pretend you do because they might think you did it out of spite!) get them a card saying sorry and really just do your best
if they never talk to you again at least you tried man!
and um if you do it again they could like report you or something so..be careful!!
good luck, your gonna need it.
if you don't know your neighbors, not a good way to start, but be the man and git hold of your back pocket and march over to do the correct thing and offer amends.
First of all buying them a new dog will not help them with their problem of losing the old dog. Contact the animal control to remove the dog and let them tell the neighbors you might want to be there. The dog should have been in the house or in a fenced yard. Apologize to them in a letter. You do not owe them a new dog. I would consider that disrespectful if you ran over my dog and tried to replace it. Just be a friend and give them time to morn the dog.
go straight to the neighbor and explained what happen and tell them it was a accident. if you can drive then you are old enough to know right from wrong and you know what you should of done right away instead of getting on your computer and asking this question. if it was your dog would you want the person who killed it to come to you or go asked someone on the computer first??
It's not your fault! Legally, it's their fault for letting it run loose. If your car was damaged in the process, you could sue them.
Morally, you should probably tell them and apologize.
Pray to God that your neighbors won't kill you, and tell them.
U should Go 2 the Owners And Say " Ur Dog And My Car Had A Accident"
You should tell them. But don't offer them any money that is just wrong, and it wouldn't change the fact that their dog is dead. Tell them how sorry you are and ask them if there is anything you can do for them.
In my opinion the dog shouldn't have been ANYWHERE but in their yard. Maybe it got out accidentally, and that I can understand.
Tell your parents and get their help if you need it. Tell your neighbor at the first opportunity. If the dog's body is lying in the street, pick it up and put it in a box or something so they won't be shocked to see their dog's body in the street. You can offer to give them the body or dispose of it for them, depending on what they want to do. Also, since you have destroyed their property, it's appropriate to offer to pay them for the dog or get them a new dog. Let them decide.
oh my gosh dude! you should really tell them because you you know that every loves honesty, hope you dont get into TOO much trouble
Well if you didnt already tell them tell them. And uhh theres really nothing you can do to make up for it because they probably wont even want you to do anything. But if they are thinking of buying a new dog you should be the one to pay for it. And if they are going to have him burried you should pay for what they need. So technically all you have to do is pay i guess. But it would help if you asked if you can do anything to pay up.
Do the right thing and tell your neighbors. they will want to know so that they may grieve and find closure;as well,as forgiveness
Eat it.
i love him is possible if he goes blind CAN i HANDLE THIS?
HE MAY NOT BE ABLE TO SEE.. >>> cRYING MASTER
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Many dogs with diabetes do go blind, however, if the blindness is caused by cataracts, there are several good surgeons that successfully remove the cataracts..Ask your vet if your dog is a candidate for eye surgery.
We had a blind Pekingese, and he was very happy..
Dogs handle blindness in a totally different way to humans.
He will still be happy and play and be his usual self. Just make sure you dont move furniture around and take him on the same walks, so he knows exactly where things are.
I have known of a dog that, even though blind, would still travel in the car looking out he windscreen as he had always done.
My dog went blind, through age at 14, and we just made sure there was nothing around that could harm her. Her blindness was relatively gradual, so she adjusted. She had a massive stroke at 16 so I had to have her put down then.
Please dont give up on your dog, continue to love him. Just make sure his quality of life is still tops, dont think of him in human terms. Animals are able to adjust a lot better then people.
Aww im sorry for your dog and you may not be able to think this right now but, worse things could be happening to him. I worked for a vet for awhile and have had several animals my self and still do and i want to tell you that your dog will do fine with his blindness. He will be albe to develop his other senses alot easier than adults can. We had a dog when i was younger who was almost blind and she did fine. She lived for years after that and used her nose more and more of course to find her way places and all. So your dog may need you more but, thats ok too it sounds like you really care about your dog so be glad your able to be there for him and concentrate on the time you both have left together which hopefully will be a long , long time! Good luck!
what does being blind have to do with you loving him if you love him you love him if you leave him because he is blind then you are shallow and really didn't love him.
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Many dogs with diabetes do go blind, however, if the blindness is caused by cataracts, there are several good surgeons that successfully remove the cataracts..Ask your vet if your dog is a candidate for eye surgery.
We had a blind Pekingese, and he was very happy..
Dogs handle blindness in a totally different way to humans.
He will still be happy and play and be his usual self. Just make sure you dont move furniture around and take him on the same walks, so he knows exactly where things are.
I have known of a dog that, even though blind, would still travel in the car looking out he windscreen as he had always done.
My dog went blind, through age at 14, and we just made sure there was nothing around that could harm her. Her blindness was relatively gradual, so she adjusted. She had a massive stroke at 16 so I had to have her put down then.
Please dont give up on your dog, continue to love him. Just make sure his quality of life is still tops, dont think of him in human terms. Animals are able to adjust a lot better then people.
Aww im sorry for your dog and you may not be able to think this right now but, worse things could be happening to him. I worked for a vet for awhile and have had several animals my self and still do and i want to tell you that your dog will do fine with his blindness. He will be albe to develop his other senses alot easier than adults can. We had a dog when i was younger who was almost blind and she did fine. She lived for years after that and used her nose more and more of course to find her way places and all. So your dog may need you more but, thats ok too it sounds like you really care about your dog so be glad your able to be there for him and concentrate on the time you both have left together which hopefully will be a long , long time! Good luck!
what does being blind have to do with you loving him if you love him you love him if you leave him because he is blind then you are shallow and really didn't love him.
I can't find the Pee Pee Smell?
How do i find the spot where my dog peed?
I can smell it but i dont see anything on the tile.
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if the dog peed on tile, it probably dried there and isn't the first time, you might want to call a Professional Floor Cleaner and ask what commercial strength cleaners they have that you can use. tile and grout is porous and the "liquid" gets caught in the grooves and dries there retaining the smell.
get a black light and turn off the rest of the lights. you can get a cheap one for like $20 and the spot will glow. i made the mistake of doing this 2 nights ago cause i smelled somehting in my bedroom. i found 15 spots that i never knew were in there! ewww. now i want to lock the door so the dog can go in there
Lay down flat on floor-- Maybe you can't see it from the angle you're looking?
Try looking in other areas near where you smell it
dogs pee is normally yellow. you should be able to find it no problem! but the girl two spaces above me is right go get a black light and look for it
You can purchase a black light from your local pet supplier, it should show you where the urine marks are. Good Luck.
I can smell it but i dont see anything on the tile.
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if the dog peed on tile, it probably dried there and isn't the first time, you might want to call a Professional Floor Cleaner and ask what commercial strength cleaners they have that you can use. tile and grout is porous and the "liquid" gets caught in the grooves and dries there retaining the smell.
get a black light and turn off the rest of the lights. you can get a cheap one for like $20 and the spot will glow. i made the mistake of doing this 2 nights ago cause i smelled somehting in my bedroom. i found 15 spots that i never knew were in there! ewww. now i want to lock the door so the dog can go in there
Lay down flat on floor-- Maybe you can't see it from the angle you're looking?
Try looking in other areas near where you smell it
dogs pee is normally yellow. you should be able to find it no problem! but the girl two spaces above me is right go get a black light and look for it
You can purchase a black light from your local pet supplier, it should show you where the urine marks are. Good Luck.
Hypothetically speaking, choose the following:?
Which would win in a fight:
45 lb APBT vs. 120 LB Rottweiler
80 lb German Shepherd vs 80 lb Doberman
60 lb APBT vs. 100 lb Cane Corso
60 lb Dalmatian vs. 70 lb Boxer
40 lb APBT vs. 140 lb Mastiff
Matt Hughes vs. Chuck Liddel
Rich Franklin vs. Frank Shamrock
Mike Tyson vs. Kimbo Slice
Candyman vs. The Creeper (Jeepers Creepers)
St. Louis Cardinals vs. Detroit Tigers lol
Answers:
the APBT would beat the Rot
tie on the Shep and Dobie
Have to go with the APBT again
Boxer on the fourth
whoo, a APBT and Mastiff, hmmm, probably the mastiff, but pits are quick and don't give up easily.
Liddel
Shamrock
Slice (don't like Tyson)
Candyman ( he was creepy!)
Cardinals will whoop the Tigers!LOL
but please don't fight your dogs, it's the root of all the bannings of pitbulls and other breeds and they are good dogs! It's the owners not the breed!
rottweiler
german shepard
cane corso
boxer
mastiff
Matt hughes
Frank Shamrock
Pre bullshit Mike Tyson
Candy Man
St. Louis
1. Rottweiler
2. Doberman
4. Cane Corso
5. Boxer
6. Mastiff
7. Matt Hughes
8. Frank Shamrock
9. Kimbo Slice
10. Candyman
11. St. Louis Cardinals
I see someone has a gambling problem.
The Great Pyrenees would win against any of the above..
I've seen the videos of them fighting wolves, on National Geographic.and they are awesome. See that heavy ruff around their neck? that is thick, like a bite-suit, and teeth can't penetrate enough to harm..they hug with the front legs, bite the enemies throat, and hold on, while their hind feet rip out the entrails..the other dogs don't have a clue as to how to handle this machine..It is such a different style.Amazing thing to see,,but here, they are just playing> http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=.
idk
idk
idk
idk
idk
who?
who?
Tyson??
who?
Cards!
1. Rottweiler
2. German Shepherd
3. Cane corso
4. Boxer
5. Mastiff
6. Matt
7. Frank
8. Mike
9. Candyman
10. Cardinals
As much as I love Rotties, I think the Pit would win.
Shepherd.
Cane Corso.
Boxer.
Pitbull.
I don't know the next three except for Mike Tyson, and his fight depends..would he be wearing a muzzle?;)
The Creeper would kick the Candyman's , hands down.
Tigers!! (I'm from Michigan, therefore required to say this:)
120 LB Rottweiler
80 lb Doberman
60 lb APBT
70 lb Boxer
140 lb Mastiff
Candyman
Tenners says he doesn't like people who entertain the thought of fighting loving pets, and Hypothetically speaking, he would win in fight with you!
45 lb APBT vs. 120 LB Rottweiler
80 lb German Shepherd vs 80 lb Doberman
60 lb APBT vs. 100 lb Cane Corso
60 lb Dalmatian vs. 70 lb Boxer
40 lb APBT vs. 140 lb Mastiff
Matt Hughes vs. Chuck Liddel
Rich Franklin vs. Frank Shamrock
Mike Tyson vs. Kimbo Slice
Candyman vs. The Creeper (Jeepers Creepers)
St. Louis Cardinals vs. Detroit Tigers lol
Answers:
the APBT would beat the Rot
tie on the Shep and Dobie
Have to go with the APBT again
Boxer on the fourth
whoo, a APBT and Mastiff, hmmm, probably the mastiff, but pits are quick and don't give up easily.
Liddel
Shamrock
Slice (don't like Tyson)
Candyman ( he was creepy!)
Cardinals will whoop the Tigers!LOL
but please don't fight your dogs, it's the root of all the bannings of pitbulls and other breeds and they are good dogs! It's the owners not the breed!
rottweiler
german shepard
cane corso
boxer
mastiff
Matt hughes
Frank Shamrock
Pre bullshit Mike Tyson
Candy Man
St. Louis
1. Rottweiler
2. Doberman
4. Cane Corso
5. Boxer
6. Mastiff
7. Matt Hughes
8. Frank Shamrock
9. Kimbo Slice
10. Candyman
11. St. Louis Cardinals
I see someone has a gambling problem.
The Great Pyrenees would win against any of the above..
I've seen the videos of them fighting wolves, on National Geographic.and they are awesome. See that heavy ruff around their neck? that is thick, like a bite-suit, and teeth can't penetrate enough to harm..they hug with the front legs, bite the enemies throat, and hold on, while their hind feet rip out the entrails..the other dogs don't have a clue as to how to handle this machine..It is such a different style.Amazing thing to see,,but here, they are just playing> http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=.
idk
idk
idk
idk
idk
who?
who?
Tyson??
who?
Cards!
1. Rottweiler
2. German Shepherd
3. Cane corso
4. Boxer
5. Mastiff
6. Matt
7. Frank
8. Mike
9. Candyman
10. Cardinals
As much as I love Rotties, I think the Pit would win.
Shepherd.
Cane Corso.
Boxer.
Pitbull.
I don't know the next three except for Mike Tyson, and his fight depends..would he be wearing a muzzle?;)
The Creeper would kick the Candyman's , hands down.
Tigers!! (I'm from Michigan, therefore required to say this:)
120 LB Rottweiler
80 lb Doberman
60 lb APBT
70 lb Boxer
140 lb Mastiff
Candyman
Tenners says he doesn't like people who entertain the thought of fighting loving pets, and Hypothetically speaking, he would win in fight with you!
Hypoglycemia in dogs, how do they get it?
My puppy is very sick as you all prob know. I have asked 3 questions already tonight. I just got off the phone with the vet, they said its a great chance he is hypoglycemic. Told me to try to give Karo Syrup, then bring him in the morning. I gave him the Karo, and not much is different. Is there any other physical characteristics other than white gums to determine this? How do dogs get this? Could him flying on the plane have caused this? Any advice would help.. most of you guys are great, thanks!
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Keep giving the Karo Syrup. Did the vet you will be seeing tomorrow tell you not to give him water? In my clinic experience, it is very rare for any animal to be denied water, even before surgery, and especially a 14 wk old puppy! I would call back if they are still there to double-check. A young tiny pup like that can get seriously dehydrated very quickly.
Did the ER clinic give you any options? Our emergency clinic always tries to work with the owner. If they can't afford the recommended care, there is always some kind of treatment that might be affordable. I'm really disappointed at them! It sounds like it was all or nothing.
White gums is very bad--it indicates severe anemia, or very low blood pressure, or possibly very low body temperature.
I personally would give him very small amounts of water if it was the ER vet who said not to. Keep trying the corn syrup, the sugar is necessary for body and brain function. Keep him warm at all costs. Put him in bed with you, or near a heater, on a heating pad covered with a towel, however you need to do it. Check his rectal temp if you have a thermometer handy, normal temp is 101 give or take a degree. Make sure that he does not get over-heated, and if he cannot move make sure to change his position frequently. Especially if you use a heating pad, as they can actually cause severe burns so be careful.
Causes--has he had all his vaccinations? Do you have proof? He could have parvo, for example. Did the breeder offer a health guarantee? I agree with one person who said contact the breeder and let them know what's going on.
I wish you the very best, dear. And don't pay attention to those who attack you for getting a dog when you are broke. Who expects to get socked with a $1500 vet bill after bringing home a new puppy? Yes those things can happen, and yes ideally you should be prepared for emergencies, but it can happen to anyone. Some of these people make it sound like only rich people should own animals. I disagree. I would not be here on this earth if it wasn't for my animals. They save me daily.
Good luck to you, I hope your baby makes it through.
p.s. Keep us updated.
Hypoglycemia - low blood suger in dogs
It is possible for disorientation, weakness and even seizures to occur with hypoglycemia. Small breeds are more likely to become hypoglycemic from illnesses than larger breeds but most older dogs do not have much problems with this whether they are large or small. Older dogs do have problems with
insulin producing tumors of the pancreas sometimes, though. This is probably the most common cause of hypoglycemia in older dogs. A temporary fix is to feed several small meals a day rather than one or two large ones.
That would help until your vet got back. Then the best thing to do would be a general lab panel or blood glucose test (but I'd run the whole panel most of the time) and check for hypoglycemia. If it is present then checking another sample is a good idea. Then checking the insulin/glucose ratio on a blood sample would be a more definitive test for excess insulin.
Insulinomas can be treated surgically or medically but surgery has a chance of curing the dog and medical treatment doesn't.
VR
Section: Overview
Hypoglycemia is defined as a blood glucose or blood sugar concentration of less than 70 milligrams per deciliter(mg/dl) of blood. Symptoms depend on how quickly the blood glucose concentration decreases but rarely occur until it falls below 50 mg/dl.
Symptoms reflect the rate of decrease of the blood glucose concentration, the underlying cause of hypoglycemia, and the chronicity of the problem. One common form of hypoglycemia is called juvenile hypoglycemia because it occurs in puppies less than three months of age. Juvenile hypoglycemia is common in puppies because they have not fully developed the ability to regulate their blood glucose concentration and have a high requirement for glucose. Stress, cold, malnutrition, and intestinal parasites are problems that may precipitate a bout of juvenile hypoglycemia. Toy breed dogs less than three months of age are most commonly affected.
Other causes of hypoglycemia include fasting before vigorous exercise, which may be a factor in the syndrome called “hunting dog hypoglycemia”; Addison's disease, an endocrine problem caused by a lack of hormone production by the adrenal glands which can cause weakness, vomiting, diarrhea, and collapse; excessive insulin administration, as may occur in pets with diabetes mellitus; insulin-producing tumors of the pancreas, called “insulinomas” or “beta cell tumors”; severe liver disease; some other tumors that produce insulin-like factors; dogs with portosystemic shunts, which are congenital blood vessel abnormalities the cause blood from the intestines to by-pass the liver; hereditary diseases arising from abnormal storage of glucose as starch in the liver, or glycogen storage disease; and serious systemic bacterial infection, or sepsis.
What to Watch For
Loss of appetite
Extreme lethargy
Incoordination
Trembling
Muscular twitching
Weakness
Seizures
Unusual behavior
Dilated pupils
Apparent blindness
Stupor or coma
Diagnosis
Diagnostic tests are needed to identify hypoglycemia and determine its cause. Tests may include:
A complete medical history and physical examination
Measurement of blood glucose concentration
Other diagnostic blood tests such as complete blood count (also called hemogram or CBC), routine serum biochemistry tests, urinalysis, and serum insulin concentration to try and establish the underlying cause of hypoglycemia.
Ultrasound examination of the abdomen to try and identify a pancreatic or other tumor that could be causing hypoglycemia.
Treatment
Treatments for hypoglycemia may include the following:
Administration of glucose orally or by intravenous injection to increase blood glucose concentration.
Treatment for the underlying cause of hypoglycemia
Home Care and Prevention
Administer as directed any medications prescribed by your veterinarian. Observe your dog's general activity level, appetite and attitude.
If you have reason to suspect hypoglycemia, you should rub Karo® syrup on your dog's gums and call your veterinarian immediately. Schedule an appointment with your veterinarian to identify, treat, and monitor the underlying cause of hypoglycemia.
See your veterinarian for regular check-ups as directly.
Provide a warm environment, frequent feedings, routine vaccinations and de-worming procedures for puppies as recommended by your veterinarian. Provide frequent, regular feedings. Young puppies should be fed at least 3 to 4 times a day.
Feed a high quality dog food and provide extra feedings or snacks to working dogs.
Section: Information In-depth
Other medical problems can lead to symptoms similar to those encountered in dogs with hypoglycemia. It is important to exclude these conditions before establishing a definite diagnosis:
Hepatoencephalopathy, which is abnormal brain function caused by severe liver disease or shunting of blood around the liver
Hypocalcemia, or lower than normal blood calcium concentration
Central nervous system disorders
Spinal cord disorders causing hind limb weakness
Syncope (fainting)
Common causes of hypoglycemia include the following disorders:
Addison's disease, which is an endocrine disorder caused by insufficient hormone production by the adrenal glands
Insulin-producing tumors of the pancreas, such as beta cell tumor or insulinoma
Glycogen storage disease, which is a hereditary disorders in which enzyme deficiencies cause abnormal storage of glucose in the liver as starch
Hunting dog hypoglycemia, which is associated with excessive fasting before strenuous exercise in working dogs
Hypopituitarism, a decreased secretion of regulatory hormones from the pituitary gland
Insulin overdosage as may occur in pets with diabetes mellitus
Juvenile hypoglycemia, which is hypoglycemia in puppies associated with stress, cold, infrequent feeding, and intestinal parasites
Laboratory error. Blood glucose concentration can decrease by as much as 10 milligrams per deciliter of blood for every hour the blood is allowed to stand before being processed by the laboratory. Improper sample handling is a common cause of apparent hypoglycemia in blood samples shipped long distances to laboratories. To avoid this error, your veterinarian can use a machine called a centrifuge to spin the blood cells down and separate serum from the blood before shipping the sample to the laboratory for analysis.
Liver disease
Malabsorption, or impaired intestinal absorption of nutrients
Malnutrition. In actuality, prolonged fasting or loss of appetite in otherwise normal adult dogs is not a common cause of hypoglycemia.
Tumors of organs other than the pancreas that produce insulin-like substances that can cause hypoglycemia
Orally-administered hypoglycemic drugs such as the sulfonylureas, more commonly used to treat diabetes mellitus in some human patients
Portosystemic shunt, which is an abnormal blood vessel present at birth that causes blood from the intestines to by-pass the liver
Advanced pregnancy rarely can be associated with hypoglycemia
Glucose in the urine due to abnormal function of the kidney tubules rarely can be associated with low blood sugar concentration
Severe systemic bacterial infection (sepsis)
Section: Veterinary Care In-depth
Veterinary care should include diagnostic tests and subsequent treatment recommendations.
Diagnosis In-depth
Diagnostic tests must be performed to confirm the diagnosis of hypoglycemia and exclude other diseases that may cause similar symptoms. Tests may include:
A complete medical history and physical examination with specific questions about your dog's appetite and eating habits
Repeated fasting blood glucose concentration measurements to identify hypoglycemia if the initial blood glucose concentration is normal
Your veterinarian may recommend additional diagnostic tests to exclude other conditions or to understand the impact of hypoglycemia. These tests insure optimal medical care and are selected on a case-by-case basis. Examples include:
A complete blood count (CBC or hemogram) to identify anemia and evaluate for other problems such as infection or inflammation
Serum biochemistry tests to identify underlying disease processes that may contribute to the development of hypoglycemia or to identify complicating disease processes
Urinalysis to evaluate the kidney function, identify glucose in the urine, and detect the presence of urinary tract infection based on the observation of white blood cells in the urine under the microscope
Fecal flotation to identify the presence of parasites that can cause hypoglycemia, especially in puppies.
ACTH stimulation test to identify hypoadrenocorticism or Addison's disease, an endocrine disorder that occasionally causes hypoglycemia.
Blood concentration of bile acids to evaluate liver function because some animals with liver failure develop hypoglycemia
Serum insulin concentration in conjunction with blood glucose concentration to identify an insulin-secreting tumor of the pancreas (insulinoma or beta cell tumor)
X-rays of the abdomen and chest to look for tumors that may be associated with hypoglycemia. X-rays of the chest often are performed to check for tumors that may have spread (metastasized) to the lungs. A small liver on abdominal X-rays may indicate chronic scarring (cirrhosis) or shunting of blood around the liver caused by an abnormal blood vessel (portosystemic shunt). A hazy appearance to the abdominal X-ray can be caused by peritonitis.
Abdominal ultrasound exam may be performed to evaluate for the presence of tumors that could cause hypoglycemia. Insulin-producing tumors of the pancreas often are very small and may not be evident on ultrasound examination.
Hypoglycemia that remains unexplained after complete diagnostic evaluation may necessitate referral to a specialist in veterinary internal medicine.
Treatment In-depth
Optimal therapy of any serious or persistent medical condition depends on establishing the correct diagnosis. There are several potential causes of hypoglycemia and the underlying cause of hypoglycemia must be determined before definitive treatment can be recommended.
Initial therapy should be aimed at diagnosis and treatment of the underlying causes of hypoglycemia. Your veterinarian may recommend or perform the following treatment measures:
Provide supplemental dextrose by giving corn syrup (Karo® Syrup) on the dog's gums or a 50 percent solution of glucose administered orally. Special care should be taken to be certain the dog has a normal swallowing reflex so as to prevent aspiration of the glucose solution into the lungs. In some dogs, it may be necessary to administer a sterile solution of dextrose by intravenous injection.
Placement of an intravenous catheter and administration of an electrolyte (salt) solution that also contains dextrose. Dogs that have hypoglycemia due to hypoadrenocorticism (Addison's disease) usually are treated with a 0.9 percent sodium chloride (salt) solution.
Patients with low body temperature should be warmed and body temperature should be monitored closely.
Treatment measures after emergency care may include:
Your veterinarian will attempt to identify the underlying cause of hypoglycemia and treat it appropriately. This may include removing the tumor associated with hypoglycemia, treating Addison's disease, feeding hunting dogs small meals before working, providing frequent small meals, and treating body wide infections.
The dog may be hospitalized for observation and treatment of hypoglycemia. Blood glucose concentrations may be checked frequently until the patient has been stabilized.
Feed small meals frequently if possible. The diet should be high in protein, fat and complex carbohydrates. A combination of canned and dry foods fed 3 to 6 times per day is recommended.
Limit exercise to short walks.
Glucocorticoids may be recommended for dogs with hypoglycemia caused by a tumor.
A drug called diazoxide (Proglycem) also may be considered for pets with tumor-induced hypoglycemia.
A drug called Octreotide also can be used for medical treatment of dogs with insulinomas. This drug works by decreasing insulin secretion by the tumor.
Prognosis
Prognosis is dependent on the cause of hypoglycemia. Appropriate diagnosis and treatment of the underlying disorder will assure the best possible prognosis. The prognosis is good in cases of juvenile hypoglycemia, hunting dog hypoglycemia, and Addison's disease.
Dogs with hypoglycemia due to insulinoma generally have a poor prognosis because many of these tumors have metastasized by the time of surgery. With early diagnosis and surgical removal of the tumor however some dogs have lived up to 2 years.
The prognosis for pets with hypoglycemia associated with body wide infection (sepsis) is dependent on the underlying cause of the systemic infection and how effectively it can be treated.
Section: Follow-up
Optimal treatment for your dog requires a combination of home and professional veterinary care. Follow-up can be crucial and may include the following recommendations:
Administer as directed any medications prescribed by your veterinarian. Inability to medicate the dog can be a reason for treatment failure.
Feed your dog frequent small meals.
Observe your dog's general activity level and appetite.
Observe your dog for signs of recurrent hypoglycemia, such as lethargy, weakness, staggering, unusual behavior, apparent blindness, muscular twitching, seizures.
Return regularly for blood glucose determinations. Return of hypoglycemia can indicate re-growth of an insulin-producing tumor.
Hypoglycemia can be caused by the dog not eating, or throwing up its food when it does it. There is a very good chance that the pup did not eat much when it was on the plane and also a good chance that it threw up what it did eat. I would keep rubbing karo syrup on the gums about every 30 minutes. The other signs of hypoglycemia are not energy, falling over when trying to stand, even seizures. If they start having seizures, they are usually close to death. I hope your little one will be okay. Like I said in my answer to your other question, keep a record of when the dog became ill, what the vet has said, records where you went to the vet, and a necropsy report if the poor baby died. This is one reason why people should not have a dog shipped. You cannot see the pup to tell if it is healthy. A lot of breeders will substitute mixed breed pups instead of a purebred. You do not know if the dog came from a puppy farm, etc. I am so sorry that you are going thru this. I know how you ,must have anticpated getting a new puppy, and now you are dealing with a very sick puppy. Call the breeder. Let them know what is going on.
Answers:
Keep giving the Karo Syrup. Did the vet you will be seeing tomorrow tell you not to give him water? In my clinic experience, it is very rare for any animal to be denied water, even before surgery, and especially a 14 wk old puppy! I would call back if they are still there to double-check. A young tiny pup like that can get seriously dehydrated very quickly.
Did the ER clinic give you any options? Our emergency clinic always tries to work with the owner. If they can't afford the recommended care, there is always some kind of treatment that might be affordable. I'm really disappointed at them! It sounds like it was all or nothing.
White gums is very bad--it indicates severe anemia, or very low blood pressure, or possibly very low body temperature.
I personally would give him very small amounts of water if it was the ER vet who said not to. Keep trying the corn syrup, the sugar is necessary for body and brain function. Keep him warm at all costs. Put him in bed with you, or near a heater, on a heating pad covered with a towel, however you need to do it. Check his rectal temp if you have a thermometer handy, normal temp is 101 give or take a degree. Make sure that he does not get over-heated, and if he cannot move make sure to change his position frequently. Especially if you use a heating pad, as they can actually cause severe burns so be careful.
Causes--has he had all his vaccinations? Do you have proof? He could have parvo, for example. Did the breeder offer a health guarantee? I agree with one person who said contact the breeder and let them know what's going on.
I wish you the very best, dear. And don't pay attention to those who attack you for getting a dog when you are broke. Who expects to get socked with a $1500 vet bill after bringing home a new puppy? Yes those things can happen, and yes ideally you should be prepared for emergencies, but it can happen to anyone. Some of these people make it sound like only rich people should own animals. I disagree. I would not be here on this earth if it wasn't for my animals. They save me daily.
Good luck to you, I hope your baby makes it through.
p.s. Keep us updated.
Hypoglycemia - low blood suger in dogs
It is possible for disorientation, weakness and even seizures to occur with hypoglycemia. Small breeds are more likely to become hypoglycemic from illnesses than larger breeds but most older dogs do not have much problems with this whether they are large or small. Older dogs do have problems with
insulin producing tumors of the pancreas sometimes, though. This is probably the most common cause of hypoglycemia in older dogs. A temporary fix is to feed several small meals a day rather than one or two large ones.
That would help until your vet got back. Then the best thing to do would be a general lab panel or blood glucose test (but I'd run the whole panel most of the time) and check for hypoglycemia. If it is present then checking another sample is a good idea. Then checking the insulin/glucose ratio on a blood sample would be a more definitive test for excess insulin.
Insulinomas can be treated surgically or medically but surgery has a chance of curing the dog and medical treatment doesn't.
VR
Section: Overview
Hypoglycemia is defined as a blood glucose or blood sugar concentration of less than 70 milligrams per deciliter(mg/dl) of blood. Symptoms depend on how quickly the blood glucose concentration decreases but rarely occur until it falls below 50 mg/dl.
Symptoms reflect the rate of decrease of the blood glucose concentration, the underlying cause of hypoglycemia, and the chronicity of the problem. One common form of hypoglycemia is called juvenile hypoglycemia because it occurs in puppies less than three months of age. Juvenile hypoglycemia is common in puppies because they have not fully developed the ability to regulate their blood glucose concentration and have a high requirement for glucose. Stress, cold, malnutrition, and intestinal parasites are problems that may precipitate a bout of juvenile hypoglycemia. Toy breed dogs less than three months of age are most commonly affected.
Other causes of hypoglycemia include fasting before vigorous exercise, which may be a factor in the syndrome called “hunting dog hypoglycemia”; Addison's disease, an endocrine problem caused by a lack of hormone production by the adrenal glands which can cause weakness, vomiting, diarrhea, and collapse; excessive insulin administration, as may occur in pets with diabetes mellitus; insulin-producing tumors of the pancreas, called “insulinomas” or “beta cell tumors”; severe liver disease; some other tumors that produce insulin-like factors; dogs with portosystemic shunts, which are congenital blood vessel abnormalities the cause blood from the intestines to by-pass the liver; hereditary diseases arising from abnormal storage of glucose as starch in the liver, or glycogen storage disease; and serious systemic bacterial infection, or sepsis.
What to Watch For
Loss of appetite
Extreme lethargy
Incoordination
Trembling
Muscular twitching
Weakness
Seizures
Unusual behavior
Dilated pupils
Apparent blindness
Stupor or coma
Diagnosis
Diagnostic tests are needed to identify hypoglycemia and determine its cause. Tests may include:
A complete medical history and physical examination
Measurement of blood glucose concentration
Other diagnostic blood tests such as complete blood count (also called hemogram or CBC), routine serum biochemistry tests, urinalysis, and serum insulin concentration to try and establish the underlying cause of hypoglycemia.
Ultrasound examination of the abdomen to try and identify a pancreatic or other tumor that could be causing hypoglycemia.
Treatment
Treatments for hypoglycemia may include the following:
Administration of glucose orally or by intravenous injection to increase blood glucose concentration.
Treatment for the underlying cause of hypoglycemia
Home Care and Prevention
Administer as directed any medications prescribed by your veterinarian. Observe your dog's general activity level, appetite and attitude.
If you have reason to suspect hypoglycemia, you should rub Karo® syrup on your dog's gums and call your veterinarian immediately. Schedule an appointment with your veterinarian to identify, treat, and monitor the underlying cause of hypoglycemia.
See your veterinarian for regular check-ups as directly.
Provide a warm environment, frequent feedings, routine vaccinations and de-worming procedures for puppies as recommended by your veterinarian. Provide frequent, regular feedings. Young puppies should be fed at least 3 to 4 times a day.
Feed a high quality dog food and provide extra feedings or snacks to working dogs.
Section: Information In-depth
Other medical problems can lead to symptoms similar to those encountered in dogs with hypoglycemia. It is important to exclude these conditions before establishing a definite diagnosis:
Hepatoencephalopathy, which is abnormal brain function caused by severe liver disease or shunting of blood around the liver
Hypocalcemia, or lower than normal blood calcium concentration
Central nervous system disorders
Spinal cord disorders causing hind limb weakness
Syncope (fainting)
Common causes of hypoglycemia include the following disorders:
Addison's disease, which is an endocrine disorder caused by insufficient hormone production by the adrenal glands
Insulin-producing tumors of the pancreas, such as beta cell tumor or insulinoma
Glycogen storage disease, which is a hereditary disorders in which enzyme deficiencies cause abnormal storage of glucose in the liver as starch
Hunting dog hypoglycemia, which is associated with excessive fasting before strenuous exercise in working dogs
Hypopituitarism, a decreased secretion of regulatory hormones from the pituitary gland
Insulin overdosage as may occur in pets with diabetes mellitus
Juvenile hypoglycemia, which is hypoglycemia in puppies associated with stress, cold, infrequent feeding, and intestinal parasites
Laboratory error. Blood glucose concentration can decrease by as much as 10 milligrams per deciliter of blood for every hour the blood is allowed to stand before being processed by the laboratory. Improper sample handling is a common cause of apparent hypoglycemia in blood samples shipped long distances to laboratories. To avoid this error, your veterinarian can use a machine called a centrifuge to spin the blood cells down and separate serum from the blood before shipping the sample to the laboratory for analysis.
Liver disease
Malabsorption, or impaired intestinal absorption of nutrients
Malnutrition. In actuality, prolonged fasting or loss of appetite in otherwise normal adult dogs is not a common cause of hypoglycemia.
Tumors of organs other than the pancreas that produce insulin-like substances that can cause hypoglycemia
Orally-administered hypoglycemic drugs such as the sulfonylureas, more commonly used to treat diabetes mellitus in some human patients
Portosystemic shunt, which is an abnormal blood vessel present at birth that causes blood from the intestines to by-pass the liver
Advanced pregnancy rarely can be associated with hypoglycemia
Glucose in the urine due to abnormal function of the kidney tubules rarely can be associated with low blood sugar concentration
Severe systemic bacterial infection (sepsis)
Section: Veterinary Care In-depth
Veterinary care should include diagnostic tests and subsequent treatment recommendations.
Diagnosis In-depth
Diagnostic tests must be performed to confirm the diagnosis of hypoglycemia and exclude other diseases that may cause similar symptoms. Tests may include:
A complete medical history and physical examination with specific questions about your dog's appetite and eating habits
Repeated fasting blood glucose concentration measurements to identify hypoglycemia if the initial blood glucose concentration is normal
Your veterinarian may recommend additional diagnostic tests to exclude other conditions or to understand the impact of hypoglycemia. These tests insure optimal medical care and are selected on a case-by-case basis. Examples include:
A complete blood count (CBC or hemogram) to identify anemia and evaluate for other problems such as infection or inflammation
Serum biochemistry tests to identify underlying disease processes that may contribute to the development of hypoglycemia or to identify complicating disease processes
Urinalysis to evaluate the kidney function, identify glucose in the urine, and detect the presence of urinary tract infection based on the observation of white blood cells in the urine under the microscope
Fecal flotation to identify the presence of parasites that can cause hypoglycemia, especially in puppies.
ACTH stimulation test to identify hypoadrenocorticism or Addison's disease, an endocrine disorder that occasionally causes hypoglycemia.
Blood concentration of bile acids to evaluate liver function because some animals with liver failure develop hypoglycemia
Serum insulin concentration in conjunction with blood glucose concentration to identify an insulin-secreting tumor of the pancreas (insulinoma or beta cell tumor)
X-rays of the abdomen and chest to look for tumors that may be associated with hypoglycemia. X-rays of the chest often are performed to check for tumors that may have spread (metastasized) to the lungs. A small liver on abdominal X-rays may indicate chronic scarring (cirrhosis) or shunting of blood around the liver caused by an abnormal blood vessel (portosystemic shunt). A hazy appearance to the abdominal X-ray can be caused by peritonitis.
Abdominal ultrasound exam may be performed to evaluate for the presence of tumors that could cause hypoglycemia. Insulin-producing tumors of the pancreas often are very small and may not be evident on ultrasound examination.
Hypoglycemia that remains unexplained after complete diagnostic evaluation may necessitate referral to a specialist in veterinary internal medicine.
Treatment In-depth
Optimal therapy of any serious or persistent medical condition depends on establishing the correct diagnosis. There are several potential causes of hypoglycemia and the underlying cause of hypoglycemia must be determined before definitive treatment can be recommended.
Initial therapy should be aimed at diagnosis and treatment of the underlying causes of hypoglycemia. Your veterinarian may recommend or perform the following treatment measures:
Provide supplemental dextrose by giving corn syrup (Karo® Syrup) on the dog's gums or a 50 percent solution of glucose administered orally. Special care should be taken to be certain the dog has a normal swallowing reflex so as to prevent aspiration of the glucose solution into the lungs. In some dogs, it may be necessary to administer a sterile solution of dextrose by intravenous injection.
Placement of an intravenous catheter and administration of an electrolyte (salt) solution that also contains dextrose. Dogs that have hypoglycemia due to hypoadrenocorticism (Addison's disease) usually are treated with a 0.9 percent sodium chloride (salt) solution.
Patients with low body temperature should be warmed and body temperature should be monitored closely.
Treatment measures after emergency care may include:
Your veterinarian will attempt to identify the underlying cause of hypoglycemia and treat it appropriately. This may include removing the tumor associated with hypoglycemia, treating Addison's disease, feeding hunting dogs small meals before working, providing frequent small meals, and treating body wide infections.
The dog may be hospitalized for observation and treatment of hypoglycemia. Blood glucose concentrations may be checked frequently until the patient has been stabilized.
Feed small meals frequently if possible. The diet should be high in protein, fat and complex carbohydrates. A combination of canned and dry foods fed 3 to 6 times per day is recommended.
Limit exercise to short walks.
Glucocorticoids may be recommended for dogs with hypoglycemia caused by a tumor.
A drug called diazoxide (Proglycem) also may be considered for pets with tumor-induced hypoglycemia.
A drug called Octreotide also can be used for medical treatment of dogs with insulinomas. This drug works by decreasing insulin secretion by the tumor.
Prognosis
Prognosis is dependent on the cause of hypoglycemia. Appropriate diagnosis and treatment of the underlying disorder will assure the best possible prognosis. The prognosis is good in cases of juvenile hypoglycemia, hunting dog hypoglycemia, and Addison's disease.
Dogs with hypoglycemia due to insulinoma generally have a poor prognosis because many of these tumors have metastasized by the time of surgery. With early diagnosis and surgical removal of the tumor however some dogs have lived up to 2 years.
The prognosis for pets with hypoglycemia associated with body wide infection (sepsis) is dependent on the underlying cause of the systemic infection and how effectively it can be treated.
Section: Follow-up
Optimal treatment for your dog requires a combination of home and professional veterinary care. Follow-up can be crucial and may include the following recommendations:
Administer as directed any medications prescribed by your veterinarian. Inability to medicate the dog can be a reason for treatment failure.
Feed your dog frequent small meals.
Observe your dog's general activity level and appetite.
Observe your dog for signs of recurrent hypoglycemia, such as lethargy, weakness, staggering, unusual behavior, apparent blindness, muscular twitching, seizures.
Return regularly for blood glucose determinations. Return of hypoglycemia can indicate re-growth of an insulin-producing tumor.
Hypoglycemia can be caused by the dog not eating, or throwing up its food when it does it. There is a very good chance that the pup did not eat much when it was on the plane and also a good chance that it threw up what it did eat. I would keep rubbing karo syrup on the gums about every 30 minutes. The other signs of hypoglycemia are not energy, falling over when trying to stand, even seizures. If they start having seizures, they are usually close to death. I hope your little one will be okay. Like I said in my answer to your other question, keep a record of when the dog became ill, what the vet has said, records where you went to the vet, and a necropsy report if the poor baby died. This is one reason why people should not have a dog shipped. You cannot see the pup to tell if it is healthy. A lot of breeders will substitute mixed breed pups instead of a purebred. You do not know if the dog came from a puppy farm, etc. I am so sorry that you are going thru this. I know how you ,must have anticpated getting a new puppy, and now you are dealing with a very sick puppy. Call the breeder. Let them know what is going on.
Hyper Retriever?
I have a very hyper Golden Retriever and every time I bring him in side he goes nuts around the living room. How do I get him to calm down?
Answers:
Friendly Hello, This is really typical of the breed. Goldens are very energitic dogs. You need to remember these dogs were bred for out door sports. (hunting). I am not 100% sure that he will calm down. What I do with my dogs is they go right to their dog crate when they come in. Then after they calm down themselves. I let them freely through the house. That seemed to work best for me. My friend has a beautiful AKC litter of Golden Retriever puppies for sale right now. She sells them for only $300.00 each. If you have any questions you can email me directly bullmastiffpuppiesakc@yahoo.co. Blessings, Kelly
i agre with some of the above comments, i have three dogs 2 are retrivers, one of which is a golden retriver, he is very hyper, so i lte him stay outside and play with the other dogs till he gets a bit tired, by the time i let em in hes ready to take it easy.
*NO SUCH THING!*
Just UN-TRAINED dogs w/lazy/ignorant OWNERS!!
does he get alot of exersice? and i dont mean you letting him into the back yard and shutting the door..i have goldens and what you might not know is that they wont exersice on their own, they need you to throw a frisby, or a ball to retriever. take him or her to the dog park to play with other dogs, as long as he is friendly and has his vaccinations. if not, try throwing the ball, going on a long jog or run, play ball..that will wear him or her out and get her the exercise she needs. remember she is a retriever and they like to retrieve. and ive found from experience that letting the dog outside and shutting the door doesnt count as exercise. they wont do it on their own.
Answers:
Friendly Hello, This is really typical of the breed. Goldens are very energitic dogs. You need to remember these dogs were bred for out door sports. (hunting). I am not 100% sure that he will calm down. What I do with my dogs is they go right to their dog crate when they come in. Then after they calm down themselves. I let them freely through the house. That seemed to work best for me. My friend has a beautiful AKC litter of Golden Retriever puppies for sale right now. She sells them for only $300.00 each. If you have any questions you can email me directly bullmastiffpuppiesakc@yahoo.co. Blessings, Kelly
i agre with some of the above comments, i have three dogs 2 are retrivers, one of which is a golden retriver, he is very hyper, so i lte him stay outside and play with the other dogs till he gets a bit tired, by the time i let em in hes ready to take it easy.
*NO SUCH THING!*
Just UN-TRAINED dogs w/lazy/ignorant OWNERS!!
does he get alot of exersice? and i dont mean you letting him into the back yard and shutting the door..i have goldens and what you might not know is that they wont exersice on their own, they need you to throw a frisby, or a ball to retriever. take him or her to the dog park to play with other dogs, as long as he is friendly and has his vaccinations. if not, try throwing the ball, going on a long jog or run, play ball..that will wear him or her out and get her the exercise she needs. remember she is a retriever and they like to retrieve. and ive found from experience that letting the dog outside and shutting the door doesnt count as exercise. they wont do it on their own.
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