Tipper - adrenal tumor/breathing issues

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I know she can have a titre done for rabies, but don't know what to do about the others.

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You can titer more than rabies, ask your vet which vaccines he can titer Tipper.

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Distemper + Parvovirus,MLV (optional = titer)

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hugs,

Hi Everyone:
It's a freezing cold blustery day here in the Northeast, but the Vets office just called with Tipper's test results. My regular Vet is out of town so I got the substitute. Her ACTH was Pre- 2 and Post- 3.5 so she is at a really good place finally. I guess the answer to my question about whether the cortisol or the Vetoryl was causing her tremors at night is answered. It has to be a side effect of the Vetoryl. Also he said the blood work was "all fine", whatever that means. I will wait until I get the hard copies myself, and then post them and we can determine if he is right according to the forum. Also, her urine was perfect, she is concentrating it, no crystals or protein. Because this disease can cause kidney problems from the medication etc. I am starting her on a renal support supplement today, and some powder to keep her PH low in her bladder. I believe in being proactive to situations instead of reactive. That method has always served me well. Tipper will be getting about 8 supplemental products a day. I checked with the Vet and there are no adverse side effects for long term use for any of them, and he did approve of all of them. I know from my Lupus that after I started taking supplements to support my organs that my blood work would come back much better. So I know they do work. I will continue using them as long as they are keeping her in a "good place." Usually I am so depressed about my Tipper that I am crying all the time, but today I cried because I was so happy with her results.I just had a big cry fest!! She will not have to have that rotten ACTH for 3 months- yahoo!!!!!! I will however be taking her the week after next for an ultra sound to see if her adrenal glands are back to normal. This will be her third time for this, and I am hoping for good news with this also. It is nice to be able to take a breather for a day, and not be crying and petrified something bad is going to happen! I hope you are all doing well, and keeping warm if you are in the Northeast. God Bless Us All, and Our Babies.

nice to read your tipper is doing well,your doing a fantastic job taking care of your litl one.best regards,patty(milo)meka xoxox

Oh, I'm so happy to read your good news, too!!!!!!!

I see you're planning to repeat the ultrasound, though, and I just want to warn you that, because of its mode of action, trilostane treatment itself is typically associated with enlargement of the adrenal glands. So I'm afraid you cannot judge Tipper's treatment progress on the basis of her adrenal imaging. Unless there is some other reason why you want to have the ultrasound done, I'd encourage you to save that money for other medical needs.

Here's a related link:

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/14703251

Marianne

Marianne:
When Tipper first got diagnosed her adrenal glands were so enlarged, the second time they were down considerably. I assumed we would need to repeat to see if they are normal. Are you saying they will never return to normal size? If so I may opt to spend the money more wisely. Thank you so much for the help.

Yes, I think it's very possible that her adrenals will never return to their original size. I've just now added a link to my earlier reply that you may want to take a look at.

Hi,

Hope your week is going good. My IMO sent paperwork to the city for me stating that Boriss will no longer have vaccinations do to his illness.
Did you decide what you are going to do for Tipper?

Amy

This is fabulous news!!! I couldn't be happier for you and Tipper.

One day when you have the time and feel like it, could you just do a simple post, called Supplements that I give Tipper and list all of them and what they are specifically for?
I think this could be very valuable information to be able to see clearly for many members and even those who never become members but read the forum to try and find information/help for their babies.

Sharlene and Molly Muffin

Amy:
I am glad you asked about the vaccines. I have decided that Tipper will no longer get them. I hope and pray that is the right decision. I am going to limit her exposure in the common areas where we live, and keep her on the road out of the grass where other animals go. My only real concern is Parvo, because in the state she is already in that would be the final straw. I am glad Boriss is doing better on the split dosage. It is so hard to get them where they need to be with their numbers. I too am scared to death about the macrotumors. Just a few nites ago Tipper displayed that circling behavior, but when I called her she looked at me. It only lasted for a few seconds. It just scares me to death and is always in the back of my mind also. I saw a dog with inner ear problems and they exhibit the same behavior, so I am trying to make myself believe it could be that or I will go bonkers. God Bless you and your sweet Borris.

I am definitely no longer doing his rabies shot. I wonder if I should be doing the other shots? Anyone else on here have input on that?