Tipper - adrenal tumor/breathing issues

Hi Everyone:
The heat and humidity is unreal already. Tipper did one walk. That is it for the day. Not too bad of a nite for her, we were supposed to get a storm and you could feel it in the air so she went in the closet and stayed. I have been opening the door up wider for ventilation so it is not so hot in there. Yesterday she seemed to be bothered by her back legs being a little weak. I noticed her hesitant on jumping on the sofa, and just barely making it on the bed. We are still on the Lentils as it is helping her lose the weight I want off her. It will make it easier on her legs too. I am going to play ball with her today as she is really getting bored inside. When she was well we spent most of our time outside. I am looking forward to next week it is to drop down into the 80's. At least that will be some relief. I wet her down good with a wash cloth, and put her ice pack on and only walk her a before 7:00am. Hope everyone is able to have a good day and stay cool. Blessings
Patti

Patti, How are you doing today? I may not write much but think of everyone and hope all is well.

Vicki:
I posted on your thread how we are doing also. It is a day by day thing with us and this breathing problem. That is what I need to take care of to keep my Tipper with me. My vet will be back on Monday and we will start the shots of Adequan. I am nervous as I know they are painful, and don't want to cause her pain, she has had enough crap. On the other hand if there is a glimmer of hope this could help her trachea I need to explore it. I feel bad as she has lost muscle mass in her legs where she gets the shots and I know it will bother her for a while. She has to get 2 a week, 8 total. I hope she understands and can endure this. I love her so much I am having a hard time with this. I can watch anything, and don't let my Tipper alone with anyone, but I don't know if I can watch this as simple as it sounds. I guess I have had enough too, but forge on for my girl. I have prayed to God asking him to guide me so we will see come Monday. Stay strong my friend, I know it is easy for others to say, but I know where you are at. Blessings
Patti

Awwww. Painful shots:-( Maybe she'll respond well and will only need a few.

Valerie:
No, unfortunately you have to have the series of 8 to do any good. Leslie was so kind to put me in touch with this vet, and it will be by the grace of God if it works. Blessings
Patti

The shots went very quickly for Josie. Dr. Smith would pull up a small area, give the injection, and give the spot a quick rub in just a few seconds. Josie didn't have time to try to bite him after their first encounter! :p She thought she was a Grizzly Bear and he's a smart man. ;) She didn't yip with the shot nor show any signs of tenderness in the injection areas after so I hope Tipper doesn't either. Wishing her the best of luck with them!

He Everyone:
Last nite and this morning Tipper is making those congested noises again in her throat. She hasn't done this for quite a while. A lot of swallowing going on too, and sticking her tongue out repeatedly. Opening her mouth real wide like she is trying to clear her throat. Only one walk this morning. I wet her down, put on her ice pack and she was ok walking real slow. Today is to be the hottest of them all so we are in for the day. I am having an off morning here. I just found out my insurance will not cover any of the lab work here, or the xrays I need for this stone. I have to go to Pgh. and when I go to my PCP I will go get this done August 8th. I cannot afford all these bills with Tipper like she is so I have to do it this way so it will all be paid. This insurance is a pain in the rear!! Just feeling real blue and down this morning. All the babies that have passed lately have made me so aware of my Tipper's mortality. It has just been a very hard few weeks hearing the pain others are going thru. I truly hurt for all these cush moms. I am going to try and stay busy with Tipper today, as to not think about all this. Hope everyone stays cool with their babies today and has a good weekend. Thanks to our Canadian friends for the cool front coming in tomorrow. We can't wait for some cooler weather and lower humidity. Blessings
Patti

Try to keep your chin up. It's hard I know. I'm still working on trying to stabilize Keesh, and the worry is enormous. One minute he seems to be his regular self and then the next you wonder what's going on. Sometimes I feel like just giving up and let the disease takes its course but we continue on, hope against hope we can make them feel better. I'll be thinking about you today, and all the others here that are struggling with love to keep their babies well.

BTW - you are welcome for the cold front coming - LOL - us Canadians try to please.

Hi Patti,
This all does have a way getting one down. The worrying, the expenses and worst of all seeing your pup not up to par, and the sad news from the board these last few weeks. Add to that this awful heat and then your own health issue...how can you not feel a little blue! I just keep telling myself-one day at a time. ;)

Another awful day of HEAT :eek:..already so hot that Trixie only got a short time outside. Pulled me like mad to head to the park because she doesn't get why we're not going. Totally too much inside time for all of us...dogs especially, but until this heat breaks there's no choice. Plus I'm keeping my shades partially drawn because I face South and the sun pours in..so the dim light makes me feel off too! Can't wait for this to be over.

Try not to let it all get to you...(I have to listen to my own advice too) things have a way of working out! Hope Tipper stays cool and comfortable today! :p

Barbara

Patti,
we all have these days and the uncertainty makes it worse.
Someone needs to find a cure..ASAP!