Tipper - adrenal tumor/breathing issues

oh Patti, you are running on adrenalin my friend. I know you hate the day time naps, but I think you are going to need some at this rate. I could call and sing you a lullaby? (not a very good singer and not sure I know any lullabys, but that is what google is for (the lullabeys, not the voice, that you'd have to suffer through)
I don't think they would have given you any awful information about the tumor size at the hospital, they Knew how important that was to you and were happy to be able to give you the good news. However, that doesn't mean that something else isn't causing it. The vetroyl itself (ohhh, call Dechra and get the latest info on vetroyl and tremors?), or the mass on her adrenal gland? would that cause tremors for any reason?
Those would be my first and I agree with the rest of the gang, night vision camera, motion detection might work for you. You'd only need it for one night, then download it to your computer.

hugs,
Sharlene and Molly Muffin

So sorry that Tipper continues to have these problems. Unfortunately, the causes are often hard to figure out. :o Please step back and breathe. I know it's hard, but do it for your babies. They need you. Xxxx

Kathy:
The constant worrying and figuring out of all this just wears you down as you well know. This dog is my life and I am trying to do this day by day, and do the best job for Tipper that I can. I just feel like I could just shatter in a million pieces at times. I will go on for her sake, and I will fight this fight with my every breath. Blessings
Patti

I know Patti. Been there and would do it again if I could. :o We do worry about you though.:p xxxxx

Hi Everyone:
Well Tipper was all over the bed last nite moving around. I so not know if it is from her leg or we have cortisol issues. I gave her a gentle massage yesterday. When I went near her leg, she snapped and tired to bite me. She has laser therapy tomorrow and I do not know how we are going to handle this as I don't want her biting anyone, but want her leg worked on. I put her on my bed early last nite and she wanted to go to sleep. I put the heating blanket on in hopes she would lay on that side and it would soothe her leg. She would not lay on that side. I looked up some dogs with cruciate injuries and she is holding her leg the same way as they do, at an angle and walking on her toes. It said they can do an xray to determine the extent of the injury- is this true?? Some opinions were it can heal itself, and others were the dog will go lame. So does anyone have experience to speak to this issue? I forgot to mention yesterday that Tipper is now almost a pound and a half over her weight. She gets the thyroid test on the 7th I believe. This has to stop especially because of this leg. I am back to cutting her down again on food that is already not enough for her, but what can I do?? She had some seizure activity as she started sleeping and I did catch a few seconds of it on tape, but is was not really all that much to see at that point. So maybe I can add to the footage every day. I just cannot spend any more money right now as she may need a neurologist and we know that won't be cheap. The hospital called me yesterday and told me that they got my fax to the IMS and she will not be in until Thursday. So I can expect some answers after she is caught up. I found out they do have a neurologist at that hospital so I need to research about them in case I need one. It is freezing out about 16 degrees and we have about 5 inches of new snow and it is still coming. I am keeping Tipper laying down even though she does not like it, as I want her to rest that leg. It seems a tad better today after her being off it all nite.I just want to say to all of you on this forum you have been a God Send to my Tipper and I and I am so thankful for finding this safe haven to help my girl. I wish you all a Happy New Year and I hope all of you have good things coming in the New Year. God Bless You All.
Patti

Hi Patti,
SO sorry you are under such stress and worry.
Snuggles tore his ACL over a year ago, and my vet said he needs the surgery because if you do not, more complications happen to the leg as time goes on.
Snuggles was 13 at the time and we had the surgery done on a year ago July 3rd 2012. My vet brought in a surgeon who had extensive experience with this type of surgery. I think I took videos and pictures of Snuggles after surgery to show the vet how he was walking when I was concerned of his progress. It took many months before Snuggles would put his foot totally down on the ground/floor. But eventually he did.
I will see if I can find the videos and post them on my thread for you.

Hi Patti,
Have you considered confining Tipper to a crate or very small room, such as a bathroom? That is generally recommended following surgery or for recovering from an illness. They won't stay put on their own, so we have to make it impossible for them to move about. Tipper is warning you not to touch it. I wouldn't push her on that issue. She has bitten before and you're likely to get hurt. I would have it looked at as soon as possible. They might have to mildly sedate her to examine it thoroughly and possibly use a soft muzzle for their own protection. When we are in pain, we don't want others fooling with us either. Hang in there. I know it's hard! Xxxxxx

Kathy:
I have Tipper confined into rooms where there is nothing for her to jump up on during the day. I have known of a Dr. in Pittsburgh that does this ACL operation with minimal invasiveness. He uses fishing line to correct the problem and the dogs walk out of the office and have very little healing to do. I will be in contact with him once we xray to see how much damage is done. She does have a cranial drawer so I know there is some damage. Thank God Adequan shots help with this and she just had one Monday. I am also looking into Dr. Spatts Woundwear braces. That have a lot of good reviews, and that would mean no operation, but some say they are a pain to use. I want to help her and have her pain free, but I am not willing to chance her survival under anesthesia, so I am looking at helping her in less invasive ways. I will be discussing this with my vet on the 7th as Tipper get her blood taken for the thyroid testing, and an early detection panel. For now the Dr. told me if I have to keep her tethered to me. She is smart and knows she really did it this time jumping on the bed and hitting her leg. She knows she has trouble, and is not acting like she usually does all crazy and running. I need some seeds to plant a money tree does anyone have any? Blessings
Patti

Patti I have to agree with Kathy on this one, when woody hurt his back he compressed 3 discs L4,5,6 he was not allowed to walk. I confined him to his crate for 6 weeks, as you know he was a bouncy Jack Russell so hard to keep them still. What I did was spend time with him out of the crate in the living room, but on a lead so he couldn,t run, jump etc and whilst in his crate I gave him frozen kong,s to chew on usually filled with something yummy, I also gave him puzzle toys the Nina ones where he could lye in his crate but still amuse his brain. He slept in his crate at nights, so I had to "lock him in it" which I hated but it was need in the long run. Is this the same leg as Tippers patella? Hang in there your doing well

Patti,
I'm so sorry for all the things Tipper is going through.
I hope the new year brings good things for you and Tipper.
Love and hugs to you and Tipper.