Tipper - adrenal tumor/breathing issues

Awww, I'm glad that the shots don't bother her.
I'm the same way Patti, I have to look away or leave the room when the needles come out. Such a chicken :)

How are you feeling?

Hi Everyone:
Another cool morning here and Tipper had 2 walks already. Still the congestion noises as she tries to sleep. We will see Monday for shot #3 then it should kick in. Well I took the time yesterday to email Dr. Bruyette about Tipper and about how to get research started on this disease. He did answer me, but said he was flying at the moment and would get back to me. I asked him for some suggestions to help Tipper, and about how to start research on this disease so others will not have to suffer thru this. I will let everyone know what he says. If he gives me a way to get this project started I am going to need everyone's co-operation. We may need to raise funds etc. so I will need help. He is one of the few Vets left with a heart to help animals, so I am hopeful he will have good advise. Valerie, I am not usually squeamish about procedures in the vets office because I hold Tipper for everything. I can take any medical procedure they dish out at me, but when it comes to Tipper and getting shots into her muscle, that got to me for some reason. She never even flinches so I am over it. She has always been a real tuff little cookie, and I think that is most of the reason I have her with me today. Jack Russell's can withstand a tremendous amount of pain and never show it. She has never cried out or winced at the vets except for the time he dug in her ear, she let out a yelp so I know that he hit her eardrum. I am praying these shots work. Mel I know you are busy so Tipper the Ripper is sending you hugs and sloppy kisses. Blessings
Patti

Hoping these shots do the trick for Tipper! It was nice and cool here this morning too. It is so nice to be able to walk for awhile and not worry about the heat!
I think things are warming up here but it was nice while it lasted! :p

Barbara

Yay, for cooler weather! Dr. B was very helpful and honest with me. That was exactly what I needed at the time.:) you are still passing that stone. Keep drinking lots of water!!! Big hugs to you both!

Hi Everyone:
I just got the email form Dr. Bruyette. He gave me a few suggestions for Tipper, but I was disappointed in his lack of direction for the research. He only said that it is very expensive, and that studies need to be done on the hows and whys of the formation of these tumors. I wish he could be more specific on where they are doing research on this. I am going to email him back as this answer is just not sufficient enough to do anything with. I am all for someone doing a research project on this, and helping to get it funded somehow. I am not afraid of hard work so I will help with what ever it takes. This disease is awful, and I want to know my baby did not suffer from this in vain. I think about this every nite, and all the others that will come after us if this is not stopped. I may have to leave tomorrow with Tipper as it is supposed to storm, and she just can't handle any more. Hope everyone has a good weekend. Lets put our heads together and get something started to stop Cushings. Blessings
Patti

Patti, Did Dr. Bruyette say if anyone is doing any research on the hows and whys of the formation of these tumors? You would think someone would be even if it is with humans. Dr. B is doing the study on shrinking the tumors but I can imagine the expense of studying the hows and whys are probably outrageous.
I wish I had some ideas about this but I don't. If you come up with something and I can be of any help please let me know.
I feel just like you do. There are too many of our babies suffering because of this horrible disease.
Hugs to you and Tipper.

Hi Everyone:
Tipper had an ok nite, not too much trouble breathing, some congested noise still. I had been noticing Tipper walking funny on her front paw, and turning it under when she lays down which I can't remember ever seeing her do. She has been licking a lot too in that area. When we went out to potty for the last time she walked real funny and held her leg up for me to pick her up. That is rare as she never wants you to help her. I picked her up and carried her inside , and right away she jumped down on my bed. I am afraid to look at it as I had an episode with her yesterday that was very out of character for her. I was in the kitchen and bent down to pet her head, she yipped real loud, and came after me to bite, then turned on my Yorkie and attacked him. I have been thru so much already that although she is extremely powerful I am not afraid of her.I had to pull her off of him and separated them immediately. The yorkie is ok, and I don't know where this came from. She got up on my leg as I petted her head, and maybe it hurt her foot. This is so unlike her. I think she also hurts from the shots, which I am careful not to touch that area. You know how your muscle feels if you have ever had a flu shot? Well I am sure she feel the worse as she has little muscle left on her hind legs. She goes for another shot on Monday and I will have the vet look at her foot. Several times before, there was too much hair in between her pads on her foot and they shaved it out and found a hard ball that the hair had formed that was pressing into her foot. She walks a lot so this could be the reason as dirt gets in there. Last time she even had a small cut from it between the pads and I am sure that really hurts. At any rate I don't want her to start acting out with me as I think she knows I am the only one taking her to the vets where she gets hurt and she is getting angry at me for doing it. I will let the vet deal with it on Monday. That is the reason she is not wanting to walk more than once I think. Hope you all have a nice uneventful weekend with your babies. Blessings
Patti

Vicki:
Dr. Bruyette did not give me specifics so I am going to email him back again, and I will let you know what he says. Blessings
Patti

Squirt has Hobbit feet, very hairy all over, and she gets those hair balls between her pads that hurt when she walks. Kinda like walking with a rock in your shoe I would think. I try to keep that hair cut out and combed so it doesn't ball up....and she hates her feet messed with! :D

By the sounds of things Tipper is just hurting a little and if he's even remotely like me when I'm in pain, I have absolutely no patience and am extremely short tempered.

Hoping on Monday it's all resolved and hope you have a great weekend too.