I am so relieved to have found this forum! We were in Europe from April 17th till May 21st. Our two little doxies were with us as always. On May 13th our doxie Katrina suddenly started panting heavily with rapid respiration. It got so bad that she was collapsing. We rushed her to a veterarian who stabilized her. The next day the same thing happened and we took her to a specialty clinic. She was there for three days and nights. The German doctors said she had pneumonia. Somehow that didn't seem right because she was eating like a little fiend and running and playing with her sister when not having a panting, breathing attack. They released her so we could fly home. The night before we were to come back she had another attack at 2 AM. We called a taxi and the driver flew down the autobahn at 120 miles per hour to get us to the emergency clinic. The young woman vet sedated her and the next morning ran extensive tests. The ultrasound showed a 24mm adrenal tumor. Doctor ran tests to verify Cushing's as well.
We flew back home with Katrina sedated and the next morning took her to a board certified surgeon at a large clinic in Akron, Ohio. The German doctor and our regular doctor recommend the tumor be taken out. I have a medical background and my research indicates that it is most likely a functional pheochromacytoma. Needless to say, my nerves are in shards and I am very concerned about my sweet little Katrina. I would appreciate any information and comfort, especially from owners that have experienced their dogs having adrenal surgery. Her surgery is to be June 12th.
Candy