Tipper - adrenal tumor/breathing issues

Hi Everyone:
Well Tipper had another restless nite last nite. I know she is not controlled. I just hate making her do another ACTH when she just had one. They are so hard on her, and I am trying to limit her stress level. I will not change her dosage with out one though. She wanted food all nite and kept begging me. That is what I find to be one of the hardest things to deal with. You feel so bad for them, but you cannot keep feeding them. It is an awful thing. She was also up at 4:30am, and has been drinking a lot of water. Tipper shows signs quickly when uncontrolled. I am anxious to see where we go from here since they say 30 is too much anymore for her, and 20 is not enough. The problem is they want her on Vetoryl not a compounded Trilostane. So I don't know what will happen next, but I know one thing for sure I want this under control now. This has already affected her so badly I don't want any more damage from this cortisol. I just had to order Tipper more chicken. Can you believe she went through 15 lbs already?? Hope all the babies have a good weekend. Blessings
Patti

Hi Patti.. haven't been around much in the last few days on here. Sorry that Tipper is still having issues.

Tipper is going through chicken and Keesh is going through steak. What we lose at the vets, seems it costs just as much to feed them.

Sure hope that you can get some results on Monday. What a rollercoaster for you. So sorry.

What a roller coaster ride. Sometimes all you can do is hang on for dear life!:eek: I'm proud of you Patti. You are dealing with the little fires as they pop up, handling what you are able to control at any given time. That's all any of us can do. Please make time for yourself too. If I had a big bathtub like yours, I would be in it much more often!:D xxxxx

Hi Everyone:
Well we will just add a few more bumps on the roller coaster ride. The vet's office called and said because there is going to be workers doing something at the vets Monday that Tipper has to be shifted to Tuesday. Exactly at the time of her laser appointment, which I will now have to change on Monday as they are closed. Tipper has been crying a little today, something she has never ever done. I know she wants food so she is making these little crying noises that aren't too loud, but she knows her mother can hear them!! We were having a good old time on the front porch until the neighbor started his mower and weed wacker, Tipper wanted in immediately. It's funny, she has heard those sounds a million times and never had a problem with them until this year. This disease has changed my fun loving, playful, happy girl into a scared of everything dog. She is still with me and for that I am thankful. I have been having a prayer emailed to me everyday to start the morning off. Reading it makes me feel better for a while. If any are interested you can sign up at oblatesusa.org you can ask to have a prayer for someone or have a candle lit. I asked for a prayer for my Tipper. They will email you a morning prayer. Have a good weekend all. Blessings
Patti

Hi Patti,
I'm sorry your appts have to be changed now. I know when you prepare yourself for taking the dog to the vet and getting things done it's hard when things have to be rescheduled. So will you now try do an acth on Tuesday?
Trixie has been pretty hungry lately too. You know I try to use low cal, low fat small treats that I can give one by one and she thinks she's getting a lot. I have Charlie Bear treats...do you know them...they look like big lentils. Hardly any calories or fat but since they're small I sit with a handful and dole them out to her. I do it with kibble too. Maybe something like that for Tipper will satisfy her when she's wimpering for food.
I am using both Vetoryl and compounded Trilostane to make up our dose..maybe this will work for you if you need an in between dose like we are, the majority of the dose being Vetoryl.
Just glad it's nice and cool for Tipper and all our dogs on the East Coast today where there is Fall weather. I can see what a huge difference it makes for Trixie to walk outside and not get over heated. Hope it stays for awhile! Hope Tipper has a good night.

Barbara

Barbara:
I am going to do the ACTH on Tuesday. I wanted to get this over with, but oh well!! As I am typing the sky is growing black and it is ready to rain. Oh my poor girl is so sick of this and she has not been herself the last couple days. Not wanting to chase cats off the porch, not even barking at dogs on t.v. which is a favorite of hers. She seems really depressed. I hate to take her for testing when she is like this. She has really lost her playfulness. It makes me cry when I think of it. She is just worrying about food, and resting most of the time. This is not my dog, it is like another dog is inside her body. I am so sad about all this I hate seeing her like this. We did play ball for a while today, but she lost interest in it. Before all this she would play it 24/7. I am trying to enjoy every second with her as I still hear that clock ticking. It is so much better for these babies in the cool air. They are free to enjoy themselves without over heating and panting. Glad Trixie is enjoying herself and taking advantage of the cool days. Take care of yourself and Trixie. Blessings
Patti

Patti, Moo & I are praying for you and Tipper.

Going to watch Cedar Cove on Hallmark channel, great story with great scenery in Washington State. Comes on again in a couple hours if you missed it now. Actually tonight it's on three hours later, check your guide. ;-)

Patti,
they sure know how to make us feel badly don't they!
Praying for a solution soon.

Patti, Sorry to hear about what's going on with everything with Tipper.
Prayers and hugs for you and Tipper.

Hi Everyone:
Well we were supposed to get storms last nite, but I held off on the Benadryl. Good thing as they never came. It looks pretty ominous out there this morning though. Tipper has already walked once. I am not pushing her to go again. She seems tired and unwilling. Her behavior is changing so much it is scaring me. I keep looking at her thinking this cannot be my dog. God help her. I will fight every day I get up for her. Last nite she was wanting more food again. It is so hard not to give it to her. I can see the physical and mental decline in her, and it is heart wrenching. I need to talk to my Vet about forming an emergency plan again. I cannot think of having no help in an emergency. It is just not acceptable. I could not be any closer to Tipper than if we shared the same DNA, and I am very frightened for her. I think we are going to get some rain as it is black outside. I better go and get the Benadryl ready. Blessings
Patti