Tipper - adrenal tumor/breathing issues

Mel:
Just wanted to let you know Tipper and I miss you, and hope you and Boyce are well. Blessings
Patti

Oh Patti, I can relate to what you are saying. I had to cut back on Zoe's food intake and stop her Vetory for 1/2 days and all she did was stand in the kitchen waiting for food and I sure did not like the look in her eyes. It was different from her normal begging.:(

I understand why Dechra does not want you to use compounded but you may end up having to not listen to them and use a combo like Barabra is now and I did in the early days.


Hugs sweetie and I have to tell you, I was so hungry for a piece of your apple pie I cant even begin to tell you the craving that set of:D

My mother used to make the most amazing pie crust and I could just see you in your kitchen baking those pies and thinking they probably taste like my mom's and OMG I had to stop myself from heading to the store. I think the reason I didnt go buy one is that I knew it would not taste as good as yours or my mom's;););)

I was trying to figure out how to ship one of those pies! :D

Addy:
I know it is so hard to look in those eyes when they want food. I bake whenever I start missing my family. I remember being in the kitchen with my grandmother and helping her bake pies. She gave me the best pie crust recipe. The pies did turn out really good, gave some away. It makes me feel like I still have family when I bake. It brings back memories of in my grandmothers kitchen in happy times. So whenever I get real upset I bake, it brings a calm over me I can't explain. Tipper is sleeping a lot more than usual and it is really worrying me. Hope Zoe continues to improve, that is all we strive for. Blessings
Patti

Leslie:
I would definitely ship you a pie after all the help you have given me over the last year. Glad all the doggies are doing good on the food. That is a draw back though all the pooh. Blessings
Patti

Checking in on your and Tipper. Poor thing, it sure doesn't sound like she is herself or feeling like herself.

Hopefully she will start to feel better. Tuesday will be a rough days, those ACTH tests usually are, as the cortisol gets out of whack for that initial 24 - 48 hour time period.

Hope you don't get any storms today.
hugs,
Sharlene and Molly Muffin

Hey Patti, business first. I heard you were taking pie orders. I'll take two!:D:D:D

Tipper does sound a little off, poor thing. Yes, those ACTH days are stressful for EVERYONE! I'm glad you are getting it done before considering another dosage adjustment. I know it's frustrating. They need the meds, but they cause other issues. It is so hard to know what to do. Go with you gut Patti. You have been doing a great job so far!:p

We are in a continuous drought here, with NEVER enough water. We got maybe a 1/2 inch of rain in Jan. or Feb., then none since. You are being bombarded with storms that terrify poor Tipper. It does not seem to be quite fair. Rosie has NEVER seen rain and she is 4/12 months old. Bizarre!:rolleyes:

Hang in there Patti and work on those pie orders when you feel stressed!;) :D:D There are priorities after all! xxxxx

Patti, It just breaks my heart to read your posts about Tipper.
I'm sorry things are not going well.
Hugs and prayers to both of you.

Thinking about you and Tipper. Hoping tomorrow isn't too stressful and you get some concrete answers as to what is going on.

Hi Everyone:
I though another storm was on the horizon yesterday and we never got it thank God. Tipper had an ok nite. It seems she is dealing with a lot of drainage or something going on that she has not had to deal with for a while. She keeps swallowing and sticking her tongue out again. This appears to have started when she went on this lower dosage, and is uncontrolled. It has some connection, as she has not had this for a while. I am going to find the meds the IMS had me get to see if it will dry up whatever this is. For the most part she is doing better since all the Adequan shots with her trachea. Not a lot of struggling to breathe so it did help her, and Leslie was right again. I can't explain it she is just not herself. She seems very distant, and depressed. I have been trying to spend time playing with her with her toys and ball etc. but she loses interest after about 10 minutes. Before she would go all day long. Her reluctance to walk more than one time is also alarming me. I know something is not right with her as this dog lives to walk. She had me up again before dawn, but I don't care as long as long as I can see her and she is alright. She has just lost her zest and vitality. I am just heartbroken watching her decline, but I will get up every morning and help her try to win this battle. I will never give up on her. Blessings
Patti