"Molly"
This page is dedicated in memory of "Molly".
"Molly was born on May 24, 2005 and she passed on July 28, 2005. Such a short life for such a happy lively little girl. She enjoyed picking on her brother and her sister, whom were both larger than her. This seemed to be her favorite past time. We brought her to her new family on July 23, 2005. She ate in the car and really enjoyed the ride with her brother. When we got to the place to meet she ran around the grass with her brother and got many smiles from people who passed by. She just thought she was the queen with so much attention. We met with her new family and she drank some water before we sent her on her way after explaing to make sure she does not become over stressed and eats. On July 25, 2005 we received an e-mail from her new family letting us know Molly was in the animal hospital. She had not been acting right all day on Sunday and they brought her to the vet on Monday. On Sunday, she was sleeping alot, had not eaten, crying in her sleep & could not open her eyes. She could not walk or hold her herself up. On Monday, before bringing her to the vet, she was rolling around on the floor, could not get up and her eyes were rolling back in her head. Her hypoglycemia was so severe at this point that without constant IV and glucose she could not keep her sugar level up. The brain at this point shuts down and the damage is beyond repair.
Such a devistating tragedy for this puppy that could have easily been prevented and treated.
Please read the sheet we provide on the warning signs of hypoglycemia and act promptly. Do the things to prevent hypoglycemia. These little ones can not go without meals.
We had an autopsy and patholgy tests done on Molly and there was no findings of any liver shunt or liver problems as their vet had suspected.
The autopsy and pathology reports came back with the pup having no congenital or hereditary defects.
She is now laid to rest back with us.
Please be aware of this condition that can arise in Toy breed pups. Pay attention to the warning signs and act immediately. Don't have many people over the day you bring your puppy home. This is too stressful on the puppy. Make sure your puppy is eating. Give your puppy time to adjust to it's new home. Call us anytime day or night with any questions so we can help. We could have given advise had we been contacted when she first showed signs of this and Molly would still be here today. Had they listened to us the day they got her she would be here today.
Hypoglycemia is not hereditary or congentital.
It is a simple thing that if treated immediately it will not result in this kind of tragedy.
This is the first pup we have ever lost once it has gone to it's new home and this has been very upsetting to us as we take great pride in the puppies we offer. They are our babies even after going to their new homes.
We are always available 24/7 to answer any questions once you bring your puppy home and throughout it's lifetime. Don't ever hesitate to call or e-mail if something just does not seem right or you have any questions.
This happened because the family was to busy with a BBQ with family and friends to make sure the puppy was eating and resting as needed. They also failed to contact me or their vet for 2 days while she suffered. |
