Tipper - adrenal tumor/breathing issues

yes!! Yay for this Fall weather. Trixie too, is doing really well without warm temps to contend with, we're loving the morning chill.
Patti--maybe Tipper is a little more hungry because she's outside getting more walking time? Between the cool air and exercise she's got a big appetite?

I just accept that some people will not get the love that we have for our dogs. You can't count on people like that to understand the depth of your feelings because they just don't, they're the types that say "it's just a dog"....ugh, what a thing to say!
I think most people with pets do believe they are a member of the family and treat them as such...it's certainly much better for dogs now than it was many years ago when they were tied up in yards and sleeping outside. I know some people still do this but I believe they're in the minority. When you're in other countries you realize that dogs & cats here have it really good in comparison.

That's why this board is so great...we all get it!! You don't have to explain why you do what you do for your pets. We don't question the efforts made and what a priority they are in our lives. How about some people who think it's crazy to spend money on your dog's health but they spend plenty on things that aren't living and breathing...like boats and cars, things like that. It makes you scratch your head sometimes, why should anyone question how much you love your dog? I just tell people the dog means so much to our family and we'll do everything we can for her...if they don't get that then they're the one with the problem!! :D

Barbara

Patti, Glad to hear Tipper is feeling better. I hope you are too.

Good news Patti! I hope that you are catching up on some much needed sleep!

Hi Everyone;
Well another decent nite for Tipper. A little more noise than she has been making, but still a good nite. I noticed Tipper not wanting to walk as much as she did. I think she is progressing further into this disease and it scares me. She will be 12 on the 4th and I pray she is here to celebrate 13. I could not possibly be so closely tied to anyone or anything else but her. The joy that she brings me is immeasurable. She is still a little hungry at nite, I am worried that we may have to go a few notches higher on the Trilostane. It is not real bad like it was, but she will annoy you until she gets the food. I think part of Tipper not wanting to walk so much may be do to the weight gain and pressure added onto her legs and sagging body. I am desperately trying to get this weight down. Tipper went out on the front porch a couple times yesterday to lay in the sun. She has always enjoyed that, but the hot weather prohibited it all summer. Now in the cool weather she feels free to do whatever. I put away a lot of my porch furniture yesterday. I am not one for waiting until the last minute. With things on a day by day basis with Tipper, I don't want to have to worry about getting all this done. I do a little every day, and when the rainy weather of October comes I am already finished. Yes I hate to say it , but I will be glad to see snow. I think it will be so much better for Tipper that I look forward to it. Too bad we cannot stay in the fall months all year! I got some balloons for Tipper's birthday. Tipper can break 100 balloons in under a minute. She started doing it at peoples birthday parties, and it continued on. One day I filled a room with them and she went nuts. Most Jack Russells do not like round objects. There isn't a ball that Tipper hasn't destroyed, even the neighbor kids fell prey to her. She knows the sound of you blowing up balloons and goes nuts looking for them, it's like she transforms into a crazy dog like you have never seen, all she concentrates on is breaking them. I haven't given her any since she became ill, as I though it would be too much for her, so I will give her a few on her birthday. People used to blow up balloons just so they could watch her break them. She is my biggest blessing in life, I pray she stays with me. Blessings
Patti

Everyone:
I just have to start this again. WHERE IS MEL????????Has anyone heard from her?? Tipper and I miss her terribly. Blessings
Patti

Sorry, I am ok. Nothing bad has happened. I have just been very caught up with work because of the merger and changes. I have been reading just not posting.

I can just imagine her with the balloons, that will be a great treat for her birthday esp if she hasn't been able to do that for a while :D

I am hoping work will settle down soon. Sending you a big hug and Tipper the Ripper some kisses

Mel
Xxxxx

Mel:
Thanks for posting we missed you, and I am glad to know you are ok. Blessings
Patti

Ok, I require videos of the balloon busting party! :p

Leslie:
No problem I will take video and stills as I am excited she is reaching this milestone, yet sad. Blessings
Patti

That sounds like so much fun Patti! Tipper bursting balloons. I can't wait to see the video too.

Mel, glad to see you're doing okay. YUCK on the merger. I know what you mean. Our company has gone through it with acquisitions and it's just horrid amount of work for everyone. Hope things calm down soon.

hugs,
Sharlene and Molly Muffin