Hi Guys. Recently my buddy bought a GSD, (now around 12 weeks or so) and when I was first intorduced to her she a some kind of seizure. My friend said that she was hypoglecmic (low blood sugar) and that the vet told hime to rub some simple table sugar in between her teeth and gums. Know, although I have medical experince with humans I didn't really like the adivce. Another friend told him to give her a table spoonful of syrup. What should he do? I can't stand to see the dog not getting the proper help and the vet told my friend that she would probaly grow out of it. Is it like juvinile diabetes where she may grow out of it or is it likely to be a life long issue. If she doesn't out grow it what should he expect. Before I tell him that his vet is full of it I would like you guy's opinion, or I'm I just full off it and worrying to much.
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I'd tell your friend to get a second opinion for sure. Does the pup tend to lean on something and stay concious during these episodes? If not, blood work should be done ASAP, although it's hard to come up with a definitive blood panel sometimes if the hypoglycemia is transient. I've also seen dogs with epileptic seizures as young as 10 weeks old. And I would definetely call the breeder to inform them of this, this is a line that should no longer be bred.
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