Tipper - adrenal tumor/breathing issues

Patti, We understand, believe me we do. I don't know if this is the right word to use but I am envious of you that I wasn't more like you when it came to my Scoop. You are like superwoman when it comes to Tipper. I know I tried to do what I could for Scoop but I feel it wasn't enough and it hurts. I was afraid to do things without the vet because of Scoop's diabetes. I was always afraid of making things worse. I feel like I let him down. So you just keep on doing what you are doing for Tipper. She is a lucky little girl to have you for her mom.
Hugs

Patty, through it all, you're on top of it, when it comes to Tipper's care. I am amazed as to how much you up and able to accomplish by yourself, considering your current health issues. Be proud of yourself and don't care what anybody else thinks! Hugs,

Vicki,
you were right to be cautious with Scoop's diabetes. Things can go terribly wrong when you're not careful. You have nothing to feel guilty over sweetie.

Patti, you're doing great with Tipper but please remember to take care of yourself too.

Just stepping in here to give you all the support I possibly can. You have been wonderful with Tipper and even during all this you have been a tremendous support for me as well.

I relate most times to dogs better then people too, and you are doing absolutely everything you can for her.

Hope both you and Tipper had a good evening.

Everyone:
Thank you all for supporting me. I need you behind me, so I cannot take all the credit for my doings with Tipper. You all have steadily helped me thru this process, so everyone on here needs a pat on the back for paying it forward. Even some who are still devastated by the loss of their babies are on here every day supporting others. That is the sign of a truly caring individual with your best interests at heart. I always put it all out there and try my best with Tipper, because God only knows if anything should happen to her I want to know in my heart I never quit and that I went that xtra 500 miles for her. I am always quick to anticipate things and at times may seem ahead of myself, but that is how I have always approached life. At times I am reliving my dad's passing with this disease process with Tipper. I saw my wonderful dad slowly deteriorate every day, but gave it my all to the end. I took his xrays and medical information to every Dr. in Pittsburgh and the surrounding area that would see me, in hopes they could help him. I was looking for a miracle, and in the end there would be none. I have begged and pleaded with God since he could not give my dad a miracle to please use one on my Tipper. I have made so many deals with God I would have to write them in a book to keep them straight. Everyone approaches this disease differently, just how you have approached your life. No one on here should feel guilty and think they have not done all they could. I know better about the people on this forum. We are a tough group, we get up dust ourselves off and go for the nest hurdle. All we have gone thru will not be in vain. Our information and our babies legacies will help others that come after us. When you get up in the morning and put one foot in front of the other, and do what is in the best interests of your baby, there is no room to fault yourself. All I care about when I wake up is seeing my sweet girls face, that is my world. Vicki you also went to the nth degree for Scoop, you were willing to get him the radiation in hopes of helping him, you were doing the right thing, and I would have done it too. I highly considered this if I were to find out Tipper had a macro tumor. We aren't saints who perform miracles, but mere mortals who do the best we can with the situation presented to us. We have all done our best, each and every one of us, so lets celebrate ourselves having the strength to go on. We don't give ourselves enough credit. Leslie has been a huge inspiration and guiding force to me on here and I applaud her for always jumping in to help anyone. I also wanted to say before I am done rambling on that I have thoroughly researched Tipper's blood report. The high alk phos and high alt could be from cortisol damaging the liver even though controlled, or Gallbladder issues. The Albumin being high is only caused by one thing as I have researched the crap out of it. It is caused only by dehydration. Tipper is getting enough water so I am not sure why her albumin would be high, I need to look into it further. I don't think they give her water in the kennel when on testing day as I cannot see back there and will ask them. Maybe with all her panting going to the vets, and no water in the cage before testing could be spiking it up?? Hope you all have a blessed weekend with your babies.
Patti

Patti,
I know that Tipper and all of your animals are well taken care of, but I do worry about you.;) Please take care of yourself too. Xxxxx

Hi Everyone:
Just a short post as I have to take Tipper and my cat to the vet this morning. I had to take food away from the cats last nite so my cat could get his blood work done. I don't sleep well as it is, but last nite was bad. All nite long cat yowling because they had no food, they ran back and forth doing this all nite. Needless to say I am tired. Yesterday I noticed Tipper having a hard time with her back legs. Then later on she did not want to go potty and seemed to be limping on that front leg again. Maybe it opened up where the vet tech nicked her with the clippers. At any rate I did not take her walking this morning. She is still looking at me wondering why. The paw seems to be ok this morning, but this is a reoccurring problem that needs looked at this morning. The vet can put it under hi magnifier and see what is what. I will post when we get back. Blessings
Patti

Sorry you had such a bad night. Last fall Zoe sprained a toe and she limped off and on until it healed. Who knew they could sprain toes?:o

Hope everything goes well at the vet.

Sorry you had a bad night all fingers, toes and paws crossed here for you get visit :)

Aw Patti. You need to catch a break. I really hope today goes well, you can maybe get to bed a bit early and have a restful nights sleep.
Thinking of you.