Praying for you and Tipper hope that vet calls you soon....
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Praying for you and Tipper hope that vet calls you soon....
It's not overkill, Patti! You are covering your bases and being a wonderful mother to Tipper. :) Buddy would love to catch a few of his playmates to share with Tipper. :)Unfortunately, traveling with Buddy and lizards would rob me of the little sanity that I have left!:eek: It is a nice thought though.:) I hope you get the answers you are seeking very soon.
Hugs,
Kathy
Patti,
these vets will sit on their butts and take their sweet time if we don't enlighten them as to the importance of what they do for us and our pets.
Hoping for good news.
Hi Everyone:
Tipper had an ok nite last nite. Her breathing was not as bad as it usually is. I cannot understand for the life of me how this happens some nites and not others. It is such a mystery that I need to solve it and move past this already. It was a relatively quiet evening and that's the way I like it. It is misting outside, but Tipper walked in it anyway. This dog just loves to walk, if that is ever taken away from her she will not do well. I am optimistic this Dr. is going to call me early next week with some type of easy solution to a non life threatening problem. Oh well, I am living in my bubble surrounded by my state of denial for the weekend as that is the only way I can get thru these few days. This is wearing on my mind already and I want to know what this is. I wish this Dr. would show me a little mercy once and a while for the fact that I try to be diligent and help as much as I can possibly can to solve these problems. You would think they would appreciate a person who bends over backwards to help their animal when there are so many abused and neglected ones out there. Oh well I will help Tipper no matter what, it is in my DNA, I know no other way to be. If the Dr. does not call by Monday then I am going to probably give her a pep talk again on how important this dogs life is to me. Hope you all have a good day with your babies. Blessing
Patti
Patti,
We all live in out little bubbles surrounded by denial at times.;) My bubble is equipped with all the modern conveniences, as I spend quite a bit if time in there! LOL Hang in there Patti. I know it's hard!
Hugs,
Kathy
I wonder if it's weather related and somehow stress/cortisol...?
Was it stormy/windy or calm yesterday?
Big hug, kisses to Tipper the Ripper
Mel
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Hi Mel:
Tipper is sending you and Boyce kisses and hugs, she just got done walking, it is real dark out looks like rain, but they said we aren't supposed to get any. Have a good day. Blessings
Patti
Everyone:
Tipper had another decent nite without too much of a struggle to breathe. I still think it is associated with the flap on the trachea, and sometimes it sticks partially closed. If she could just breathe normally, we really would not have too many other issues. I have been reading some posts on the skin condition associated with this disease and it has reinforced my conclusion that Tipper has had this Cushings for a few years. I remember she had a few bumps on her leg a few years ago that were hard. They eventually went away, and the vet said they were probably calcium deposits. So she must have had this back then. I felt a small bump on the inside of her leg a few days ago. Feels like a small round hard ball much smaller than the eraser on a pencil. I bet it is a calcium deposit.
Tipper's personality has changed so much, she is very impatient and not wanting to put up with too much. I think it is all the trips to the vet, all the med dispensing and the Vetoryl. I few times I was doing something with her and she growled at me and tried to snip me. This really made me cry, even though I know she did not mean it. She has never ever done that before. I have to bribe her with one nugget of dog food at a time in order to trim her hair, she will not put up with standing on the grooming table and getting trimmed. I put her on the bathroom vanity, start trimming and give her a nugget, then trim some more. She only lasts maybe 5 minutes, so I have to keep doing it all day long in increments, so she is half trimmed and half not. I am trying to keep her weight down and this does not help! I bet my nosy neighbors are really thinking I am off my rocker when they see her walking half clipped. I am eagerly awaiting to hear form the Dr. early next week, and very scared about what she will tell me. Hope you all have a good day with your babies. Blessings
Patti
If those are the same neighbors that were talking behind your back, I sure wouldn't give them a moment's thought. ;):(I am so sorry that Tipper's personality has changed. Could she be in pain? Sometimes dogs in pain don't want to be touched and will snap if they are feeling unwell. Tipper loves you so much. She's probably just feeling out if sorts.
Hugs,
Kathy
Daisy gets grumpy too and I tell her "no" firmly. She usually backs off then and allows me to do what I want. I swear they test us like children do to see what they can get away with!
Valerie and Kathy:
Yes those are the same neighbors that talk behind my back!. Valerie, you do not tell a Jack Russell NO and expect them to listen, as they will get right in your face. They are a breed you do not want to challenge. One time when Tipper was a puppy, she was doing something wrong and would not stop and I got a newspaper and hit it against my leg to make her listen. Never did that again, she came at me with a vengeance, even being a puppy. This breed will not accept you trying to dominate them in any situation.I did not know at the time, you do not challenge them or forcefully try to correct them. She gets going if you even raise your voice at her. With this personality change etc. I know she would bite me if I told her no. If anyone comes in my house and happens to raise their voice- look out she will be after them. There are 3 quirks Jack Russells have. Tipper is especially tuned into these: round objects- she will break them, try to kill them, and will not leave them alone unless destroyed. She is a blast at a party with balloons. She can break over 100 in a minute. She does not like things that are mechanical that make any type of noise. She has killed 2 alarm clocks, and almost landed on top of my kitchen counter when I used a portable electric can opener. Toy cars that run, small radios, cell phones all get her going. Lastly they will attack a dog like a german shepherd without any fear whatsoever, they are a fearless breed. Tipper is a loyal protector so you better not just walk up to me if she does not know you. Sounds funny, but these are some of the things that make her so endearing to me. Si I guess I will just let her be her grumpy self for now. After all I think if I went thru all the things she has, I would probably act worse than she does. With all that being said she had a pretty good nit again last nite. She started into some breathing issues and stopped after a few minutes. It is dark out again so it looks and feels like rain. I can't wait to talk to this Dr. as I want to go over the melatonin with her also and the L Glutamine. I have 1 bedroom and 2 bathrooms to houseclean yet. It has never taken me this long. It has been about 3 weeks since I started. I usually do this all in one week, but with Tipper like this I spend time with her and do the cleaning when I can. I did the laundry room yesterday and she sat there with me, and I threw the ball to her in between cleaning. We are about 70% done with the haircut. It looks like I had my eyes closed when I clipped her as some places are long and some short. Oh well it will eventually be all even! I don't care what she looks like as long as I still have her with me. God Bless You all and all your babies.
Patti
So glad to hear that Patti had a good night. Those count for a lot. It will be interesting to hear what the vet thinks might be going on.
You're a very good momma to Tipper. :)
hugs,
Sharlene and Molly Muffin
Yay for good nights !!!!:D I have noticed when it's cloudy, damp, or raining, Tippers breathing at night seems to be better. Is that true? If it is, it could be caused by environmental allergies. Are the windows open at night when you sleep?:confused: Buddy always sleeps better when it's rainy or cloudy, because the are is cleaner with less allergens floating around. just a thought.....
Hugs,
Kathy
Hi Everyone:
Well the good nites were short lived. Tipper was struggling again last nite. I hope this Dr. intends on calling me today as I am tired of waiting already. We had a shower this morning and Tipper got her walk in already. I am carrying the phone around so I do not miss the Dr. She said she would call the early part of the week. I hope it is today as I have had it already with this waiting. The lump I found on the inside of Tipper's leg seems to have increased in size. I can feel it, but she won't let me look at it and it is on the inside of her leg. Last nite while she was snoring I got a flashlight and lifted her leg, to look at it. Well she woke up immediately, and looked at me like I was nuts.So much for that idea as I did not get to see it. I am going to have to ask the Dr. on Wednesday when she gets her blood pressure to look at it. Blessings
Patti
Sorry the good nights were short lived. Hoping the vet calls today and the vet visit this week brings good news.
Too many bad nights already!:( It is so hard on both of you!:( I hope the docs come through today and give you a call. I often check little bumps and lumps on Buddy during the night with a flashlight. I even check his gums to see if they're pink when he isn't feeling well. ;) He no longer thinks I'm nuts. He knows I'm nuts!:D
Hugs,
Kathy
We are all a bit nuts.
Tipper is too smart for her own good!
Fingers crossed the vets call today
Big hugs and kisses back from me and Boycie Boy
Mel
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Hi Patti
Just wanted to check in and say hello and hope you heard back from the vet.Hope Tipper is having a better day-you are both in my thoughts and hope the vet has some answers for you.
Patty
Anything from the vet today?
Sharlene and Molly Muffin
Hi Patti, I've been meaning to write you more often, but things around this house are a little hectic, although I keep following all your ups and downs with pretty Tipper.
I had a little bit of time and I will be able to email you some advice on Homeopathics for Tipper to help her with her breathing.
The other thing is about the Glutamine or L-Glutamine, here are the precautions about it from the book "The Dog Cancer survival Guide"
"Glutamine is a potent Supplement and not safe for all dogs. It’s been shown to elevate blood sugar levels in humans, and it could do the same in diabetic dogs, which would mean that insulin needs would rise. Do not use Glutamine or L-Glutamine if your dog has a seizure disorder, or is on anti-seizure medications such as potassium bromide, phenobarbital or gabapentin. Do not use if your dog has brain cancer, because it can feed its growth. Do not use if your dog is lactulose for severe liver disease. Your vet will be able to look at your dog’s entire health profile and help you decide whether glutamine will have any unwanted side effects. He can also adjust doses of other medications if necessary."
Lots of choco kisses from my home to yours.
Morning how are my girls today? You having a lie in? Or out walking before the rain hits?
I do hope that vet spoke to yesterday, update us all when you can...
Big hug, kisses to Tipper
Mel
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Hi Patti,
Sending you and Tipper tons of love as you re waiting for word today.:)
Hugs,
Kathy
Marcella:
God Bless you for sending this to me. I am not going to give it to Tipper after reading this. You have helped me greatly and I so appreciate it.
Blessings
Patti
Mel,Kathy, Patty,Sharlene:
As I sit here typing this I could not feel any more frustration. I have still not heard from the Dr. If I call, that will certainly give her rise to start with the attitude that she is a goddess and I should be glad to know her. I am going to wait until the end of today. I know I will be pacing and praying all day. Just how much do they think you can take of this crap?? Last nite was a mixed bag. Sometime struggling to breathe, sometimes not so bad. I saw on the national news that tonite we are to get severe weather with possible tornadoes, and it is to stay over us for quite a while. Just what we need at this time. I was to take Tipper to the vet this morning for a blood pressure check. I changed it, and instead made an appointment for 11:30. I am increasingly worried about the lump I found inside her leg. When I touched it she got really upset like it hurt badly. That is not the same reaction from other bumps she has gotten in the past, as she has had many fatty cysts removed. I am worried about what it is so, I scheduled an appt. for the vet to have a look. It is on the inside of her back leg and she gets really ticked off if I even try to look at it without touching her. This dog is too smart for her own good sometimes. Watch the Dr. I have been waiting for call me while I am in the vets office!! I am getting my animal carriers ready this afternoon in case of a tornado warning. I cannot trust Tipper to not pull out of a harness in extreme weather, so I must secure her in a carrier if we have to evacuate. I have to get my cats etc. secured also. Maybe with some luck, when we all wake up we'll be in Kansas with Toto, and this Cushings will have all been a bad dream, or should I say nightmare. Blessings
Patti
I havent posted in awhile to you but I always read your updates, just have a lot on my plate and not much time.
I hope you have good news about the lump. I know how scary it is waiting to find out what it may be. Hopefully the vet can aspirate it and send the cells out to be examined. I'm hoping it is nothing and you wont even have to do that.
Thinking of you and Tipper
Tornados again, they are so scary. Pray they do not materialise anywhere
Hope you are holding up alright as waiting to hear from these people used to drive me nuts too. It's so frustrating.
Thinking of you both, hugs to you and kisses to Tipper
Mel
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Tornadoes again, enough already!! :mad: I am sorry to admit this, but I wouldn't be anywhere near as patient with those docs as you are!! I would be very respectful and polite, but insistent! The squeaky wheels DOES Get the grease. I think that's why I hear from my vets so quickly. They know that I'm not going to let up on them until I have answers and plan. Hopefully you'll hear something today. :o Hoping the storms are mild with no tornadoes.
Hugs,
Kathy
Update for everyone:
Just back from the Vets office. Glad I decided to have him look at Tipper's lump. He said it is a spider or insect bite that actually looks like it is getting infected. I have meds at home to put on it, and he put some on there as I told him how growly she has become. He said that is understandable with all she has gone thru at Dr.'s offices. Then I asked him to check her right ear as she has been scratching at it and looking at me. From past experience, this dog can convey things to me without speaking. So she was telling me her ear was hurting,and when she gives me that stare I know something is wrong that needs to get it checked. Well she has gram negative bacteria, and I do not have the meds for that so that was 40.00. So we left with another 100.00 spent, but knowing what was wrong is priceless isn't it?? We'll just eat crackers until the end of the month. Tomorrow I have to take Tipper for her laser therapy. In the midst of waiting for this overpaid Dr. to call me I overlooked her appt. so they called and asked where I was. You feel like an idiot when you do that. We rescheduled for tomorrow. I only feel worse when I take her somewhere and the appt. is not until the next day. Have you ever done that?? You really feel dumb then! So I know the lump is not cancer and that is always my worry. Tipper will after all be 12 on October 4th God willing. In August she will have been on Vetoryl for a year now, it doesn't seem like that long ago she started on it. I think because everything becomes a blur when you are flying by the seat of your pants, and scared to death of all the things happening to your poor baby. I wish I could hold time still and live in this moment with her forever, it is going by too fast and scaring me as I hear the clock ticking. No call from the Dr. yet, I am waiting as she called me around 6:30 the last time. If not I will be on the phone, first thing in the morning. God Bless Us All and all our babies.
Patti
Patti
Oh Dorthy, grab Toto and run, I wish this all was a nightmare..
Tipper is so smart rubbing his ear and all, I think they do their best to let us know whats wrong......take care and praying for you and Tipper!
So glad his lump is ok too......
Hope those storms miss you!!!
hugs,
Sharlene and Molly Muffin
This is exactly how I felt from the time Scarlett was erroneously diagnosed with Cushing's in 2009, and then for the next three and a half years dealing with all the things she did have. I always wished a good day would be "an endless loop" played over and over, as I did not want our story to end. God bless you and Tipper.Quote:
Originally Posted by goldengirl88
Yes Patti,
We all hear the clock ticking. A macro-tumor causes the clock to spin like a top, barely slowing long enough to catch your breath. It is not about being brave. It's doing what you have to at any given time. I hope the storms missed you and all is okay.:)Those docs will call, just keep pushing for answers. I hope you both have a quiet, free breathing night.
Hugs,
Kathy
Hi Everyone:
I was up all nite as we had tornadoes swirling around close to us. What a wicked nite. Tipper became so terrified she was trying to dig a hole in the floor to get down low. It was awful. I do have a weather radio, but it scares the daylights out of Tipper when it goes off, so I just left the t.v. on and watched it. Yesterday as the vet was getting some gunk out of Tipper's ear to put under the microscope, she yelped. I hope he did no hurt her eardrum. I gave her the eardrops at 6:00 and the meds for her bite. I wanted to get it all done as we have another storm on the horizon, and she will hide in the closet. I got no call from the Dr. Should I be surprised?? I am going to call after I type this so when I hear anything I will post an update. I told my vet yesterday that I also burned another DVD for him to see breathing problem. he never said a word, not even like well I would be glad to see this or anything. Never even asked me where it was! He really cares doesn't he?? He is kind and gentle to the animals, that is the best thing I can say for him. Well here goes the phone call and probably a battle along with it. Blessings
Patti
morning patti.so sorry tipper has to endure anxiety along with all the other stuff going on :( i sure do hope that vet is available for a chat... thinking of you both...patty (milo)meka xoxox
Hi everyone:
partial update- I just called the Dr. and was told she gave the DVD to the neurologist and surgeon to view. I suppose now she realizes I am not crazy about this breathing issue, and feels it may be something they may know more about. I am glad she was able to view it, but scared now of what I am going to be told by these Dr.'s. She said she will call by the end of the week. God help my Tipper that is all I can say. Blessings
Patti
Patti,
This is actually good news because you now know that it is viewable. :) She passed it on to those who know more. That's good too! Three docs viewing is much better than one! ;)I know the waiting is almost unbearable, but we'll all wait it out together.
Love and Hugs to you and Tipper:D
Kathy
Well it's a baby step but at least it is forward. So the next question is, will she call you and talk to you after everyone has had their looksee or what?
Hope you can get some answers.
hugs,
Sharlene and Molly Muffin
Sounds like a team is working for Tipper, hope you get answers soon!!! Sending hugs and prayers...
More heads are better than one Patti. Hoping that you and Tipper stay safe!!!
Hi Everyone:
I am anxiously awaiting a call from the Dr.. I was not able to sleep well last night as Tipper really struggled again. It is probably not a good thing, but sometimes I shake her to make her stop it. She will go right back to doing it when she falls back to sleep though. I am so scared of what they are going to tell me, as we have had too many set backs. I know that when it involves your breathing it is no small issue, so that is why I am so worried. I am afraid of them not being able to help her. It is a shame that during the day she is normal, at night is the only problem. She has such a good quality of life in the daytime, that it is hard to think this could take her life. I feel if I could just get a handle on this issue she may have a chance to live longer, and it is killing me not knowing what to do for her. I am hoping between 3 Dr.'s this can be figured out. I am glad I finally got the video of her and that they are able to see this first hand. Please pray for my girl that something can be done about this. Blessings
Patti