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I know Patti. Tipper's storm phobia is not just a little fear. Storms terrify her! :eek:I am glad that you're looking in to something that will help. Every time I hear there's going to be a storm in your area I feel for you both. You are still passing that stone. Take care of you too! Many hugs and blessings.xxxx
So sorry there are more storms coming your way, poor Tipper, I would get some calming meds for him too, take care..
Hi Everyone:
Well the much anticipated and dreaded day is here. We will be leaving soon to go to the vets office. We are due for more storms today and tomorrow. I hope it starts while we are in the vets office and he can see Tipper's sheer terror. Yesterday and last nite were bad. I could hear the congestion in Tipper's throat again. She hasn't sounded this bad in weeks. Last nite the struggle to breathe and wheezing noise was terrible. I am thinking it is the low cortisol. It cuts inflammation when it is higher, and I think that is the problem with the trachea. She is doing hard swallowing today like it hurts her, and is really hard to do. She has already walked today, good thing as it is to be hot and humid. I am feeling guilty taking her for this shot. I hate to see her scared, and trembling, it makes me sick to my stomach. I am taking some dog food nuggets along for treats when she is done. Please pray for her that this works on her trachea as I am running out of options. When I look back at this last part of her life, it is so unfair that she has had to go thru all this in her old age. She has been the best dog I have ever had, and I hate to see her go thru all this. Blessings
Patti
Hi Patti
I hope the shot helps Tipper and that the vet has some ideas about helping her cope with the storms.
I'll be thinking of you both today.
Hang in there, Patti. Remember that Tipper will pick up on your emotions so if you are frightened, she will be as well. Try to relax in order to help her relax.
I hope the doc has some viable ideas to help with the storm phobia and pray the shots help her throat - just remember they do not work right away, it takes time. Let us know what the doc says and how things go. We are right beside you, honey.
Patti, I hope everything goes well today at the vet's. I hope the shots will help Tipper's throat.
Hi Everyone:
I had a strange experience at the vets today. First Tipper had to wait so long. They told me he would take her right away so instead of waiting in the car I took her in. Well that was a mistake as she was crazy by the time he did take her. He was very cold like to me, and I felt some kind of tension. He gave her the shot, she never moved, cleaned her glands, never said two words to me when I tried to explain to him she seemed worse the last two days he smiled and petted her walked out of the room and never came back!. I never got to ask him anything about the storms. When I went to the desk to pay, she told me to bring her back Thursday instead of Wednesday when my vet is there. I questioned her on this, she said the other Dr. would be there. Not sure why he had attitude with me, or why he does not want to give these shots to her, but I am not real happy right now. I just cannot figure this out. I am going to have to call the vets and ask what the problem is as the more I think of it the more annoyed I get. Why did he keep me waiting until he came back form vacation only to have another Dr. do this??? I am baffled and angry. I am going to call there and will post later as I am getting myself upset. No wonder I don't like him!!! This is just one of a long line of disappointments with him. Thanks for the support everyone, I'm getting on the phone to solve this mystery. Blessings
Patti
Hi Everyone:
Just called and talked to the Dr.'s assistant. She told me it's his first day back from vacation and he's a little out of sorts. Well whoop de do, like that's my problem. She said it's not you so don't worry, so he must be treating everyone like crap today. Well at least one thing Leslie he did not gouge me for the Adequan as I thought he was going to do. He only charged me 20.00. He must really be off track then!!! Normally he would charge me 100.00 for something that was 20.00. He must be slipping. Leslie I think your Dr. said they started working on his dogs around the 3rd shot. I remain hopeful as my girl really needs help. The dumb technician had her arm under Tipper's neck, which I told them never to do, and I had to tell her to get it off, she was choking her. Small wonder I don't leave her with anyone ever. You can't turn your back for a second with these babies, as nobody cares the way we do to watch every little thing going on. All I can say is he better shape up by next Monday, or he and I will have it out again. He knows I don't beat around the bush and will flat out tell him off. The things you have to do to get your poor sick baby help are disgusting. I am at least thankful my girl has had no reaction so far to the shot, and would probably have done so by now. Blessings
Patti
Patti...
This vet visit sounded really weird!! Did he even greet you when he came in? I think it's really strange that he didn't talk, that's just plain odd! A little out of sorts? So what...you're still conducting office hours and seeing patients so how does he not talk?? Really weird!
Well...I guess maybe the weirdness could be worth saving $80 on the medication you needed, because that must have been a pleasant surprise...usually you have to over pay at the vet! :rolleyes:
We're supposed to have some thunder bumpers here today too...hate to see Trixie get all stressed out by it! Hopefully it miss us right here!
Hope Tipper is resting and doing okay after the stressful vet appt.
Barbara
Patti,
is there another vet that you can go to? This guy sounds like a real jerk.
I'm so happy that Tipper didn't react badly to the shots! I hope that they work soon!