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We all have blue days Patti:o I'm sorry that your insurance is playing hard ball. What good is it, if you can't use it when needed? That and a rough night for our girl, no wonder you're blue. You are entitled!i hope tonight is restful or both of you. Big hugs,xxxxxx
Hi Everyone:
Tipper had one of her most miserable nites last nite. All it did was storm and rolling thunder. She panted so bad all nite it was awful to watch. I put a fan in front of the closet to cool her off. She did not object this time. It went on all nite long. She was worn out this morning and then it started again. I pray for an early winter for her sake, and for her health. This cannot be good for her heart. I did everything, but nothing would calm her. It finally stopped and we walked. She is ok now, and hydrated and ate. She is still walking around panting though. I am anxious about Monday and the shots. I am afraid since she has to have them 2x a week, when she goes for her blood pressure she will think shots and it will falsely read high. I am taking this hour by hour. My Tipper has been the best thing in my life, and I constantly am thinking why this had to happen to her. Why couldn't she just live her life out to old age? I could accept old age and death from it easier than this.Everyone on here carries that burden, so all of you know where I am coming from. Hope everyone had a cool, and calm weekend with the babies. Blessings
Patti
Patti, have you ever talked to the vet about some Xanax for Tipper during storms? It would have to be a last resort for me but if there were no other viable options, I would have some on hand and gladly use it if it would help calm my baby during those times. There is another sedative used in pups that you probably do not want that goes by the name of ACE....let me see if I can find the actual name...hang on....
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AH! here it is - Acepromazine (Promace ®) We've seen some fairly bad side efffects in pups here who took this drug so I avoid it. But there are other choices...
Put some soundproofing around the closet so she cannot hear the storms? I hate to think of her cowering in a cupboard... what if you have the fan on her, the TV up loud so that blocks out the sound?
She won't think shots hurt.... that's you thinking that!! :D:D I don't think those injections hurt them at all. Honestly after seeing Flynn go through all his surgeries and he has had a million injections of various sorts and he barely flinches.
I give Flynn his arthritis ones at home now but I have also given him anticoagulant, pain killers and Cerenia and they are fine... I always have a tasty snack ready for him soon as its done. Never let him see the needle, Bang, needle goes in and out and there you go ... all done, GOOD BOY!! Don't stress about it and it will be all done in an instant!
Patti, we all pray that our fur babies are healthy and live out their time to old age. That is not the cards we were dealt. Until the time buddy got so sick and I found out that he had Cushing's, I had never heard of it before. If I could turn back the time where I was so blind and Buddy was healthy, I would in a second.:o This forum is here as a savings grace. A place to go out of desperation for support when there is no where else to turn. It has been a lifesaver for me:)
As for sweet Tipper. It saddens me that she spent so much time terrified in the closet. If it were me, I would definitely ask the vet about a safe medication to calm her. Something that would not interfere with her breathing.
Please remember to take care of yourself too. Passing that stone is not easy. Big hugs,
Hi Everyone:
No rain and no storms last nite. Tipper fell asleep in the bed, then got up and went in the closet. I think she feels safe in there in case a storm comes while she is sleeping she will not be caught off guard. I am trying to find something to work for her, I am working on it every day. Tomorrow Tipper gets her shot, so I hope all goes well. I want to get her ears checked, her anal glands cleaned and she has some new lumps I need checked out. I think they are the small fatty cysts that she has always gotten, but want to make sure. I am going to ask about the Denamarin also. Today was so foggy from all the humidity that you can hardly see. Tipper walked 2x already as the heat is rising. I hate to take her so early in the morning because the mosquitoes are out. It has to be that way because of the heat. There is a big problem in this state with West Nile virus, so I don't need Tipper having any more problems. I am constantly looking down at her to make sure no mosquitoes are around her. God I am sick of summer, where is the snow when you need it??? It just makes all these things so much easier for my girl. Tipper has seemed really congested in her throat, and has a hard time swallowing. I think her cortisol is very low and not providing any anti-inflammatory help for her throat. The severe reaction to the storms probably stems form the low cortisol also.Hope every one has a good day with their babies. Blessings
Patti
I sure wish the storms would ease up for you and Tipper. We missed that last round but I saw them heading your way on the weather map. Some dogs can sense storms coming, they can feel the drop in bariatric pressure. Maybe Leslie's suggestion is something to consider.
I totally understand your thoughts on our pups getting old and passing away when their time comes. I have proably thought it myself a million times.
Hey Patti, gee, I'd hoped you would get some of the northern air and get rid of those storms for awhile. :(
hugs,
Sharlene and Molly Muffin
Sending love, prayers and healing energy to you both on this fine Sunday. Xxxxx
Kathy:
I have been keeping up on Rosebud's album, how cute and adorable. I love the feeling of a new puppy, it can't be beat. So glad you are finding comfort with Rosie. Just saw the news and we are in for storms the next 2 days. I am going to talk to the vet about this tomorrow. My Tipper cannot take any more storms. Blessings
Patti