Tipper - adrenal tumor/breathing issues

Hi Everyone:
Went to the vets and got that over with. Tipper got her 7th shot and we went over Tipper's blood work. The Dr. is in agreement with me that she could have Gallbladder issues since the alk phos and alt have risen. We discussed her ACTH results also. I asked that he call and confir with the Dechra vet. I talked to Dechra today also. They think Tipper needs to be off the Vetoryl all together for a while, they will let me know how long after they talk to my vet. Also they think when she starts up again it may be just on 10mg instead of 30mg. They are feeling like her adrenals have gone back to normal and this is too much Vetoryl for her now. I am going to have it confirmed on the ultra sound Friday and let them know the size etc. They said they felt that Tipper's high alk phos and alt was not from cortisol because she is suppressing all too well. They feel there is something else going on with her, which made my heart jump. I was scared of this ultra sound before, now I am petrified. Because her pre number is so low .7 they said she could very easily slip into Addisons. I am watching her like a hawk. Her cortisol being on the very lower end is why she is going into a panic during a storm. The Albumin rise is like I said from dehydration, and confirmed by the vet, even though she is not. So I need to get the blood work inline where it should be, and will die a million deaths until Friday when she gets her ultra sound. Then next week she has 2 vet visits and an eye appointment in Pgh., and then laser therapy. I am dead today from those darn cats keeping me awake. I just feel run down. I had my Dr. give me a B12 shot to boost me up a little. I am so scared of bad news on this ultra sound, that it is all I can think about. I am praying and praying my girl has nothing bad going on. I am back to crying this week, and getting nervous. The though of Tipper ever leaving me is just not an option for me. Thank you all for your support, you make it possible for me to continue this fight. If this disease wants my girl, it better be ready for the biggest fight in history, because I am not letting it have her. Blessings
Patti

Maybe getting Tipper off the vetoryl for awhile will let her deal with the storms better.

Lets just see what Friday brings and deal with it then. Remember, just about everything can be dealt with in some way. There is no need to think dire thoughts. What you are doing is once again being proactive on Tippers behalf. If there is something there, you Want to know about it so you can deal with it and make her better. Not knowing and having something going on, would be much worse.

Go into Friday armed and ready to work out a game plan if you need to. That is the mindset to get into. Gearing up to battle anything and everything on Tippers behalf. See, That I know you can and will do. :)

Hang in there~!
hugs,
Sharlene and Molly Muffin

One baby step at a time Patti. Maybe stop the Vetoryl for a while and give her a chance to bounce back.

I know that you're dreading the ultrasound. It is always better to know as much as possible in order to make informed decisions. :o
Thoughts and prayers headed your way,

You will deal with it all like you always do. My hubby warned me before Zoe's last ultra sound, that I had to live with the knowledge of whatever we found. But I had this sick dog who got so bad after her surgery, I had to know in order to know how to help her.

And we just deal with it all, and I know Patti, you will to if there is anything serious and if it is all clear, well, then you can breathe a sigh of relief.

But you will know how to help your precious Tipper, one way or another.

HUGS

Hey Patti, your Tipper knows how much she is loved, you are a great Mom, ....with cushings it seems like we always prepare for the worse, I think the disease does that to us...but the more you know the more you can treat it, so keep praying for good results, I will be praying with you!! Hugs.....

Hi Patti,
Sorry you have had a tough few nights worrying and also with the hungry kitty. You probably need a good night's sleep but thinking about all this likely make that difficult for you.
Did the vet check out Tippers paw? I agree with Sharlene that there will be a solution to what you find but no need to think the worst. The rest from the medication may be a good thing for Tipper. Between the shot and the break from Vetoryl perhaps she'll have a good night without any labored breathing.
Try not to worry too much..I know that's easier said than done!

Barbara

Hi Everyone:
Thank you all for your encouragement, it gives me the power to go on. Last nite Tipper was limping now with her back leg. Honestly, talk about problems one right after the other, we got em. So I have been carrying her in and out to potty. she could have just landed wrong or something. I am hoping rest will cure whatever this is. The vet looked at her front paw and said he saw where she had been licking it and it was sore. So I can just put some Panalog up in there. The back one ahs me worried though. True to form the vet never called me to tell me what he discussed with Dechra. So on my own I stopped her Vetoryl. I will do what I think is best until his royal highness decides to call me. Funny thing about how different peoples' opinions are. Has to run in the hardware store, and took Tipper in with me. The lady behind the counter said" who is your vet?" I told her and she said "don't you just love him, and isn't he the most knowledgeable vet?" After feeling vomit in my mouth I just smiled and said "gotta go." I thought as I walked to my car, lady if you only knew what I know! I am going to make my jelly today, I need to keep busy until Friday as I am a bundle of nerves. I just realized that Tipper and I have been in this house together for the greater part of a year now. Leaving on very rare occasions to go to the Dr. and that is it. It seems like it went too fast for me. Why can't I just stop that darn clock?????Blessings
Patti

Patty,
I wish I could have stopped that darn clock a little over a year ago before Scoop started having all his problems which was in the beginning of July 2012.
Hopefully if you can get Tipper to rest her leg it will feel better real soon.
I hope the ultra sound on Friday brings good results.
Prayers and hugs for Tipper and you.

Patty,

My wife (Moo) and I are saying prayers for you and Tipper. Here's hoping being off Vetoryl helps a lot.

Patti,

It sounds like everyone is finally on the same page with Tipper's care. That is a good thing! Relax because if Tipper improves while off Vetyrol then you know that she's really doing better. The gallbladder issue can then be assessed more accurately.

I honestly think that all of this means that you're closer to getting more accurate answers.