Tipper - adrenal tumor/breathing issues

My babies and I are so sensitive to weather it's unreal - of course, they could be reacting to my reactions but I really believe they themselves do feel differently according to the weather. On days it's hot and humid, we are all miserable; Sophie has a hard time breathing with her smush face at these times and Brick has more confusion. When it's cooler and dryer, we all feel so much better; more energy, more alert, more active. My body aches with barometric variations and Squirt seems to have the same reaction. When the pressure outside is going up, the pressure in Brick's head seems to increase and he is more uncoordinated, urinates more, and is off his feed. The weather seems to take our various and assorted conditions/limitations and exacerbate them. Maybe something like this is effecting Tipper, too, and she will feel better in another day or so. I sure hope so anyway. :)

Hi Patti,
Another cool morning here too and it is just so great to have Trixie out and enjoying the park. I hear this will be the last cool day for awhile, warming up and humid tomorrow, temps into the 90's on Wednesday. UGH. The heat really is the worst for the Cush dogs. I do not look forward to the hot weather again.
Yes, doing the acth is priority for getting a handle on where Tipper's number is. I know you can tell she's not controlled. It will be good to know just where she is when you get the results.
I'm so sorry to hear Tipper is just not her usual self. Maybe between the hunger and the other feelings she has from not being under control have her a little off. Hopefully the test will shed some light on all of this.
Hope she has an ok day today...maybe she'll perk up this afternoon.

Barbara

Poor Tipper.. I know when Boriss is not under full control he always acts a little depressed. Doesn't care about anything except his next meal. I hate to see them like that too. It is very frustrating.

Amy:
I have never seen Tipper this bad. I am so worried that I cannot focus on anything. I cannot wait to get this ACTH done tomorrow. I will have to wait for Wednesday or Thursday then for results. I know she is not controlled, it is just a question of how bad it has gone up. I kept telling them this dose is not enough for her. How has Boriss and Pearl been doing? Hope all is well in your household. It seems like when they are miserable nothing goes right in the household. I pray Tipper gets straightened out, as I am worried about this tumor. Blessings
Patti

Praying for you and Tipper, Patti!

Sending positive vibes to you and Tipper.

Patti,
I know EXACTLY how you are feeling. When Boriss goes thru those terrible hunger spells it just kills me. He had one last night. He kept crying out from in the kitchen wanting more food.
I will be getting him tested next month. He only does it every know & then. For him I honestly can't tell if it is cushing's or him being spoiled. I will find out next month.
I hate that Tipper is feeling miserable. Which I know it turn makes you feel miserable. What to do with these babies & this disease.. :(
Pearl is doing okay. I think we will be gearing up to have her knee surgery in the fall/winter. I dread that.. The recovery will be hard.
I hope you get some answers this week for Tipper.

Hi Everyone;
Well I got the bright idea yesterday to give Tipper her second dose of Vetoryl after her last mini meal of the day which is 2:00pm. I though that way she would have the benefit of 20 mg at a time for a short while until the first does quit working. Only one time is not enough to see if it makes a difference so I will try it again today. Tipper goes for her test at 10:30. I got urine off of her this morning and I am going to have another blood panel as I want to see where her ALT and ALK Phos are. The bad part is this will all have to be repeated in a month. Maybe I should hold off on the blood panel until then, and give the new supplement and Ursodil time to work on her??? Maybe that is what I will do. I think that may show better results on the mentioned values. I gave Tipper and allergy pill yesterday that the IMS told me about. It did seem to help a bit with the swallowing and sticking the tongue out she has been doing. Lord it would be so nice to know what the cause of all this is instead of guessing. My body today feels like I was in a fight. I am sore all over and tired. Last nite I soaked in the tub, as Tipper closely monitored me standing on her hind legs looking in. She is so afraid of something happening when I get in water. My God I love her what would I ever do without her?? I started to give her a haircut yesterday. This will be a week long work in progress as she will only sit a few minutes at a time. She has not patience any more at all. I have to bribe her with dog food nuggets to let me get some hair cut off. I am worried about putting her on the scale today. I have had to give her some xtra nuggets here an there because of the hunger, and they do add up. I am going to get the blood pressure today too so she does not have to go back tomorrow, and get her glands cleaned also. I have to take her to laser therapy Thursday. I am tired and the day has not even really started for us yet. It is always a busy week for her with appointments, but I am doing the only thing I know how to do, and that is keep trying to defeat this disease. Hope you all have a good day with your babies. Blessings
Patti

Patti--Good luck today!! Hope all goes smoothly for Tipper and that getting this acth today will help figure out how to be keep her controlled.
You said Tipper's last mini meal is at 2pm? Is that the last time she eats for the day? I'm just curious-what time does she get her vetoryl doses? Is she on one dose a day, or two?

Barbara

hi Everyone:
Well my vet was not busy today thank goodness. Tipper was on time and got in and out on schedule. She was very upset, panting and out of control today. It is hot and she is feeling it. Gave her some food and water in the car as usual. Turned the air up and she layed down until we got home. She is resting now, and due to eat her mini meal here soon. She gained 4 ounces from the xtra nuggets from the hunger of being uncontrolled. We have to get it off like now because of her legs. I have to get her straightened out so the vet will be in tomorrow if the results come in so he can call Dechra. I need to get on this immediately, she is really stressed from this uncontrolled period. God help us both, please pray for my girl. I checked my flow chart and this is the 12th ACTH in the last 12 months, that is a lot to expect from her. Blessings
Patti