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Patti, your perseverance has once again paid off in Tippers favor. Whatever is going on, as Kathy said, now you can make an action plan and move forward. Imagine if you had done nothing and just relied on the vets all along, why, it is unspeakable.
Mel, so glad to see you. Hope works slows down some for you soon. I hate that being run ragged feeling and no real time to yourself to just wind down.
hugs patti! You're on the right track
Sharlene and Molly Muffin
Patti, Prayers and hugs to you and Tipper.
Patti,
as frightening as the possibilities are, you know that you're helpless to form a real course of action without them. I'll be praying that it is not cancer and that something can be done to help Tipper.
HUGS
Hi Everyone:
I am still crying from my vet visit this morning. When I took Tipper in for her blood pressure the techs all came out together and clapped for me. I was so taken back and did not know what hey were doing. They said that they just wanted to support me with my constant never give up attitude. They said I am the only person who never accepts no and that keeps on going under the most adverse conditions, so they think I deserve a standing ovation. The vet came in early today during this, and said I am the most educated pet owner he has ever had and said I deserve for my dog to live more than anyone else he knows. I am still crying as I type this as I am just an ordinary person who love of their dog has no bounds, I am nothing special that needs people clapping for me, but being recognized for the love of my dog is good enough for me.
That being said Tipper's blood pressure was good, but she gained 5 ounces!!! I am really struggling with this, but I will conquer this problem. Last nit Tipper was very noisy. It is connected to her swallowing so much and sticking her tongue out I know it is. I talked to my vet at length as her had no patients this morning. He said I made the right call on the reticulocytes and he would definitely go along with Dr. B.'s opinion. The IMS has yet to get in touch with me. I told my vet I feel even though Tipper had no apparent clinical signs of low oxygen that last nite she struggled and wheezed, and I am putting a stop to her having to struggle. I told him I am making her crate into an oxygen tent . I asked if I am going to need and RX for the oxygen or not, he offered to check and see if they have an extra portable oxygen generator I could use. It will have to have really long tubing, as she will not be able to tolerate any amount of loud noise coming from the machine, so I could put it in my bathroom, shut the door and run the tubing under the door to alleviate the noise. I am going to go to Home Depot and get some plexi glass and get it attached on all parts of her cage. She will get oxygen, but this some cracks will allow her carbon dioxide output to escape. If I have to I will hold a mask on her for periods of time during the day. I could make one out of a plastic throw away cup. I am not going out to get the supplies today as I am waiting on the IMS and I need to get Tipper an appointment for her blood gases. At least I have that much thought out. She walked once when we came home. I am wondering if she has low oxygen if this is the reason she is not wanting to exercise much?? Makes sense to me. I hope to have the oxygen and the crate done by in the next couple days. If I can get the oxygen here before the crate is done I will use a mask temporarily. Time is of the essence with this project. Blessings
Patti
Patti, that is awesome that they all applauded you. It doesn't hurt to have some recognition sometimes of all you are going through.
Now, about this pexiglass If for any reason the oxygen doesn't work right or doesn't completely go in, you want to make sure that she does have some way to get air. I guess the slits for carbon escaping would work, but that would be my worry probably. Are you planning on just giving her treatments and you would be there with her the entire time or what?
I want to make sure that I understand what the plan is. :)
hugs,
Sharlene and Molly Muffin
Sharlene:
I have a huge King Size bed with one of those mattresses made of foam that do not transfer motion. So my plan is to put her crate on the bed bedside me so I can see her, and hear her during the nite. There will be slits where the plexi glass cannot meet so her carbon dioxide will go out there, and if something happened she would have an air source. I would never put her in it if I was not right there I am so paranoid with her. The slits mean she just won't get 100% of the oxygen, maybe 80-90%. I will have all the bugs worked out of this before she steps her little paws into it. To buy one is ridiculously expensive and I cannot afford it, so I know I can make her one. I am waiting for the vet to call and tell me if he can get me the generator. If not I will have to rent one. Blessings
Patti
Well, if anyone deserves applause you certainly do for your perseverance in following through with this. I'm very glad the vet recognized it, too.
Best of luck with the O2 chamber! I hope it works great and provides her some relief!
Hugs,
Leslie and the gang
Oh my gosh, you make us so proud of you. I join the rest in giving you a standing ovation. When we say you are your dogs only voice and advocate.... you are a shining example !!!
That's awesome Patti!!!!!
What about plexi glass only on 2/3 of the crate? I also worry if something goes wrong during the night.
Oh, Patti,
You made me cry again (happy cry) and I also join the rest for a standing ovation. I don't doubt one bit when the Dr. said what he said. You put me to shame. I really hope it will work and give Tipper much deserved relief. That poor baby can use a break. Song. :)