Tipper - adrenal tumor/breathing issues

Patti, awww poor Tipper.
On the plus side, I'm so happy that the vet seems to have gotten his butt in gear!!!!

Hi Patti,
You might think about using some sort of soft e-collar on Tipper despite her trachea issues. As long as she keeps sucking and chewing on her leg, it won't be able to heal. The more she chews, the higher risk of infection. I know you'll get it figured out. Xxxx

there is this sticky guaze product....it sticks to itself, not to the skin or fur, makes a wonderful wrap, they have it in wrap and gauze, allows good ventilation . However....i always tend to worry about if they would get wrap off when not attended...and depending on size, baby leggins work well too, the footless ones.

Hi Everyone:
Tipper had a decent nite last nite. It would seem the cooler weather is better for her to sleep, even though I have central air. The cool weather has done so much good for her. She had a lot of muscle contractions last nite, and I worry if this is a pheo working on her while she sleeps. She is not as restless when it is cool, and seems to stay in one spot longer and get more sleep. She is up before dawn though, and that is ok as long as she is with me she can get up at 2am and I don't care. I have to run out and get my flu shot so I have to get someone to watch her until I get back. I hope the 5mg trilostane comes by Monday so I can tell the vet when I see him Wednesday if it worked. I am working on some ingredients for a birthday cake for Tipper. She will be 12 on October 4th and I want something nice for her that won't make her sick. It needs to be real low fat, so I am thinking applesauce or bananas in the batter instead of oil and maybe yogurt icing. If any one has any low fat recipe please let me know, as I would appreciate it. I wish with all my heart this was her 2nd or 3rd birthday- oh how I would do things differently. I can only pray that she would reach the age her breed usually lives to 17-18, but I am scared that will not happen. I keep hoping as that is all I have left. Blessings to all and all the babies.
Patti

Hi Everyone:
Well Tipper has been acting really depressed and tired today. I don't know what to make of it yet, I will see when morning comes. It could be the 3 walks she did today, as she has not been doing that many because of the heat. She could just be tuckered out. I hope so as I am worried about her after this week that she has been off from not being controlled. I have said this many times over, but this disease has aged me 10 years. I am dragging today and that is not normal for me to be sooooo tired. I hope I am not coming down with anything. Mel where are you??? I miss you and Tipper is sending kisses and hugs to you and Boyce. My first experience with Diamondback is kind of a bust. They charged my bank card twice in one day for the same thing. I will have to deal with that tomorrow. Loving the cool weather, and wanting more like it. I pray the 5mg comes tomorrow. Blessings
Patti

Hi Everyone:
Another decent nite for Tipper. She slept right next to me and never left the bed. Not too many breathing noises either so I consider that good. She has walked already this morning, and does not seem as out of it as she was yesterday. I am praying the 5mg comes today, it should especially since they charged me twice for it!!! We had a gentle rain shower last nite, it never bothered her. Today is nice and cool again thank goodness. I am thinking of taping a baby sock over Tipper's foot as the spot she is chewing is by the ankle area, and that would cover it. That way the air can get in thru the sock. I am betting my money on Tipper tearing it off in minutes, but it is worth a try. I may take it to the vets on Wednesday and see what they come up with. Blessings
Patti

Persistent licking and gnawing can result in a condition called Lick Granuloma. Here is some info on it and some ideas on how to handle it.

http://www.dogleggs.com/granuloma

http://www.petmd.com/dog/general-hea...e#.Ujb7Iz9HZk0

http://pets.webmd.com/dogs/lick-gran...king-sore-dogs

http://www.vet.purdue.edu/vth/sacp/d...nuloma_000.pdf

http://healthypets.mercola.com/sites...-disorder.aspx

Leslie you rock girl!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!

Patti, I purchased a pair of kids tights, and made a cut in the butt. This way I was able to get them on Junior's legs, and the waistband slipped over his head to hold them in place. Just a suggestion.

Hi Patti,
Glad Tipper had another good one last night--not restless and good breathing. I hope she has the same tonight. I think this beautiful cool weather is the best for Cush dogs. Trixie has not been panting at all. We can walk more and for Trixie the more she's out walking the better she seems.
Did you receive your 5mgs from Diamondback? I hope they come soon so you can get Tipper started on the new dose..keeping my fingers crossed. :D

Barbara