Tipper - adrenal tumor/breathing issues

Hi Patti,

I saw these results earlier and started to comment but changed my mind. I tend to worry when others don't. :o

Based on the liver values that are rising, I would want that ultrasound done to get a look at the organ. They could be the result of the Cushing's and meds but I would want to look at bit closer just in case. I have no clue about the albumin or the reticuloycte and our lab expert is rarely around any more. :( An US should show any sludge as well.

As for the ACTH, I don't worry about the pre number but we use Lyso and I am not sure if the pre is more important with a Trilo pup so I can't really comment with confidence on this. The post is perfect, tho!

Hopefully someone with better insight will be along soon to help.
Hugs,
Leslie and the gang

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Pre was 0.7
Post was 3.0

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The ALK numbers arenot as high as we see in some of our pups.

Did you talk to Dechra about the low pre? They have not been wanting the pre lower than 1.45 ug/dl was my understanding.

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•Usually a random urine specimen from an animal with normal renal function has specific gravity >1.030.
•Maximum reference range: 1.001-1.065.

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Bu that is not from IDEXX

Hi Everyone:
Thanks for the insight. I made Tipper's appt. for her ultrasound for the 16th at 9:00 am. I have a lump in my throat and almost began crying while waiting on the phone to schedule. This scares the crap out of me. I am worried with the alk phos climbing and the alt that she could possibly have a lot of sludge in her Gallbladder, or slight pancreatitis. I am also wondering if there are problems with the liver as Leslie suggested??? Well next Friday I will either be happy or crushed. I am so worn out from all this thought into every little thing, but I can't be any other way with this dog. She means the world to me and I have to keep going. I wrapped my knee up this morning to give it some support, and it was raining so we did not walk. It is too humid for her now or I would take her. She has been naughty Tipper today from no exercise. Taking down afghans and blankets on the back of chairs and putting them into piles and just bulldozing everything in the house practically. It's all relative and I don't care as long as she is with me with a good quality of life that's all that matters to me. I will die a million times over waiting for next Friday's results. I hope it is only sludge, or should I say I am praying it is nothing major. Blessings
Patti

Patti....I probably shouldn't comment on test results because I don't know enough about the numbers..but seems the liver number isn't that high. I know it did come up from the last test but for a Cushing's dog it isn't so bad, is it??
Trixie is way up in the 4 digits on her liver number, I suppose I should be more worried about that myself. Is Tipper on Denamarin now? I know you want to see that number decrease but the number is not off the charts at all.
I feel terrible that you are so upset. The acth number is good. I know you have concerns on the pre number but at least her post is in a good range of control, isn't it?
Meanwhile Tipper is being sassy and taking the blankets down...she must be feeling okay if she is up to some mischief.
Try not to worry Patti...it sounds like Tipper's results are good and her breathing has been better too. I hope you won't be too worried all weekend. Those storms should be clearing out soon...hopefully Tipper will have a good night sleep tonight.

Barbara

I know molly is higher liver values too. I hope that everything comes out okay on the ultrasound. I'm not sure that you will see anything really bad based on the numbers though.
I wouldn't worry yourself over it. It is what it is and whatever that might be, you will, as always, step up to the plate and make the best decisions possible based upon what you know.
I have plenty of faith in you. :)

hugs,
Sharlene and molly muffin

I can't comment on the numbers either, but it sounds like they're not horrible from what other's are saying.

Crossing my fingers Patti.

Hi Everyone:
I hardly slept last nite. I know Tipper's numbers are not terribly high for a cush dog, but my plan is to not go there to begin with. I want to keep her numbers down where they were to prevent going into the higher ones. I want to get a grip on this now before it causes real problems. I would be in a state of panic if Tipper's numbers were in the high hundreds or thousands. I have always been like that, and I am very proactive with her. I want the ultrasound to make sure there is nothing going on I need to take action on. I am fairly certain that she may have Gallbladder sludge, and may have to get put on Ursidiol. The reason I say this is I have experience with that problem with my rescue cat. That is what Tipper's numbers are showing me. If so I need to get it handled before she develops real gallbladder issues and it has to come out. Then that could bring both numbers down unless her liver is enlarged. I have to do some research on the Albumin as I think my cats was high from the sludge also. I am sorry I can't help but get crazy when there are things going on with Tipper's blood work. I am scared to death of something happening to my baby, I just cannot do without her. I am trying to keep myself busy in the house with her so my mind does not wonder. A friend picked me several bags of apples and I made applesauce with them as they were cooking apples. A lot of work peeling and coring that many apples, but it made a huge amount of applesauce which I froze. I gave some applesauce to the friend for picking them. Today they are going to pick Elderberries at a farm. This is my favorite berry in the whole world and it makes wonderful jelly. I remember picking them and making jelly with my grandmother. The jelly is almost 5.00 for a pint now, so I plan to make my own. I haven't had an elderberry pie since my grandmother died some 30 years ago, so it will bring back a lot of good memories for me. I need to keep busy until next Friday for the ultrasound. All I want is for God to bless my girl with no more problems, please keep her in your thoughts. If nothing else I can eat applesauce and elderberries after I pay all these vet bills . Every time I put a little away for emergencies I have to use it. I wish I was still getting the type of income I was used to when working, cause this stinks. I find myself accounting for every little thing. Oh, and I did get a refund off the vets office for the 60.00 he charged me for 18.99 pills. Thank God I am not afraid to speak up or I would really be in trouble. Blessings
Patti

Nothing to add except big hugs to you and Tipper you will be in our thoughts 🐶

I know you worry Patti and that you are very proactive with Tipper and all your animals. You're a wonderful person.
I know you'll get this figured out. Don't bother to apologize for being proactive and great with Tipper. :) It's all good.

hugs,
Sharlene and Molly Muffin

Sharlene:
Thanks for understanding my obsession with Tipper. I love her so. I have to be on top of anything going on with her, or I would not feel too good about myself. I always think catching and stopping smaller things before they get out of control is the best way for me to go. I have been like that all of my life, and it has always worked for me. This dog is like a human with a soul to me, and I can relate to her better than any people I know. I always try my best to go to the nth degree for her, she counts on me and I would never let her down. She has been there for me many times when I was sick and I never forget it for one single day. She is undoubtedly the biggest blessing I could ever have. I am thinking 24/7 how I can somehow find a miracle to heal her. God Bless you and Molly.
Patti