Tipper - adrenal tumor/breathing issues

What is it with Jack Russells and balloons? I have seen that on TV. A Jack Russell holds the Guinness Record for popping a lot of balloons in record time, just like you describe with Tipper!! It was so funny and the dog was just loving it :D
Trixie loves to attack paper bags and shred them up. If its bad weather and she hasn't had long walks I let her at it with some brown paper grocery bags to use up some energy.
Since being diagnosed I don't do it as much because she gets really crazy and worked up, then she pants a lot and drinks a lot...so I don't like to add more of that to our day. She knows the bags are in the pantry so sometimes she just stands by the door and growls for a bag. So funny.
Glad Tipper has had good nights and is enjoying lounging in the sun again now that she can do it in the cool air. :)

Barbara

Barbara:
When Tipper was well she could put that dog on t.v. to shame. I have had people help me blow up balloons and let her break them so I know how many she can break. The difference is that dogs balloons were fastened to a board where Tipper's a lose and that is harder to do. I though about calling the Guiness Book and getting her verified, but never did it as she could beat that dog hands down. We even watched that dog together when it was on t.v. I wish I would had videoed her doing that when she was younger. At least I will get some video for her birthday, but I am not giving her that many as I am afraid of her getting too worked up since she has not had any balloons for a while. I don't want to have her panting and make her sick, as she gets wild when she sees them. That is funny about Trixie and the bags. I guess all these breeds have there little quirks. Tipper was hungry again last nite, and up at 5:30 this morning again. I am getting a feeling the 25mg is not working and we may have to go to 27-28. This is all so expensive, why can't they make this affordable??. Blessings
Patti

Hi Everyone:
Another good nite for Tipper, but with some throaty noises. She is actually sleeping better and not wandering around the room at nite. She was however hungry again last nite. I am not sure if it is a habit now or she is uncontrolled. The numbers on the 16th will tell the story. My neighbor said to me this morning " I was waving at you on Wednesday morning to ask you something and you just put your hand up and ignored me." I said " that is because I have to take my dog to the vet's every Wednesday morning and I was in a hurry." She said " I bet that ruins your whole day." I said " no, that makes my day knowing my dog is alright," and kept walking as I was ready to implode. People can be so rude about my dog I am really sick of it. Just stop commenting about her altogether and I will be fine with that. I am so blessed every day she is with me as I am acutely aware of others who started on this forum around the time Tipper and I did that are no longer with us, so I consider us really lucky. Tipper had some excess energy yesterday and she tore out all her toys and was shaking them and throwing them in the air. It is funny, she taught Toby how to catch a ball. HE watches everything she does with fascination. He was watching her with the toys and sure enough he started shaking his toys too, it was cute to watch him imitate her. I am looking forward to her balloon bursting as I know Toby will be watching what she does. Blessings
Patti

"Tipper The Teacher" - sooo cute. Glad things seem to be well with you and Tipper.

I can just see Tipper frantically popping balloons while Toby itches to join him. Elvis will be squawking in the background while Chance and Lucky scramble to escape. Great fun overall!:o

I'm glad that Tipper has been resting better at night. That gives you some rest too. I hope you are feeling better. Xxxx

Kathy:
Toby has never seen Tipper do this, and it is too bad they are separated, as I know Toby will cry and want to join in. Tipper would never share her balloons with Toby. She is so keyed up when she sees them I am curious if she would stop to go after him?? That is not going to happen so I will have to ponder that one. Sometimes I tease Toby and hold Elvis and give Elvis Toby's ball. Toby goes ballistic he is so stingy, and selfish!! He tries to get it off of Elvis, but the beak wins that one. If you threw a steak on the floor I don't think Tipper would go after it she gets so intense on those balloons. It's like she is on a mission to kill every last one. I am only giving her a few, as I am scared of her working herself up with this Cushings, and don't want any problems because of it . We'll see how it goes, I may keep a few xtras if she doesn't get crazy I'll let her have them. I only want her to enjoy herself, and in no way want my girl hurt over birthday balloons. Blessings
Patti

Maybe you could give Toby a few balloons in a different room so he doesn't feel left out??? Xxxx

Kathy:
That's a good idea, as long as Tipper does not get distracted, and try to tear the gate down to get at Toby's balloons. I would not put it past her.

Hi Everyone:
fairly good nite again for Tipper. Lots of snoring noises, but no struggling to breathe. Tipper has been going to sleep early. Therefore she wants to get up at 5:00 am now. This morning I had to get up at 4:45 as she started with gastro symptoms and really loud noises that I know hurt. I took her out and she went potty, and I gave her some chicken. It takes about 20 minutes after she gets food for it to stop, and she is in agony the whole time waiting for it to subside. I am going to have to make an effort to keep her awake longer at nite and feed her snack a little later. She has already walked and is resting by my feet. She is so round, I must get this weight off her somehow. I am going to take her for a car ride today. I realized the only time she gets in the car now is to go to the vets, and she used to like a car ride, so I don't want her to think that is the only time she is getting in the car is for something bad that she hates. I hope everyone has a good day with their babies. Blessings
patti

Oh a car ride sounds like a good thing to do. :) What about a stop at a park along the way or some place new for her to have a walk at. Fun things, new smells.

hugs,
Sharlene and Molly Muffin