Tipper - adrenal tumor/breathing issues

i read that the weather is still not improving at your village. overhere the weather is not normal too, but just the other way around; spring temperatures. last year we had almost 3 months of snow and ice.
when i had a litter of pups at home, i used a puppypen. it was made of several loose parts so i was able to make it the seize i wanted.
maybe tipper accepts that. the fences are very lightweight and easy to put together. maybe a big bone to chew on or like woodydog suggests a frozen kong, hide her kibble under her blanket , or in a box with torn newspapers. there are also balls with holes in it for sale, you can put her kibble in it so she has to work for her food. hope this will work for tipper.

http://www.chewy.com/dog/four-paws-q...uzzle/dp/50268

I use this muzzle on Zoe after researching muzzles. It would not hurt Tipper's trachea, she can pant, drink water, have a treat with it on. I made a game of it with Zoe and she allows it to be put on just fine. It keeps her safe.



Just a thought sweetie. I know you have a lot on your mind.

Hi Patti,
I don't envy you trying to keep a feisty jack russell from moving about, that is not easy! I'm sorry Tipper had that big seizure, it must have been very scary I'm sure.
Guess we're all going to get blasted with snow and super bitter cold..looks like a few inside days coming up for Trixie. You probably already have snow on the ground but ours melted before Christmas.
Hope Tipper's leg is not badly injured! Stay warm!

Barbara

Hi Everyone:
Thank you all for your suggestions and help. This is very difficult, and it is really my fault. Since I brought Tipper home as a puppy she stayed with me where ever I went even in the bathroom. She has done this for 12 years. She does not put up with being away from me. When you cage her in a playpen she will try to jump and get out, knocking the whole deal over and that is dangerous, plus I don't want her doing Jack Russell springy jumps on those hind legs. I am going to attempt to give her a line attached to her harness and leave her crate door open. I still think she will jump as she knows I will come running to stop her. She is one tough cookie. I have done nothing but pay attention to her. This is hard too as I must keep her and Toby separate, and pay attention to him too. Addy I have the muzzle you sent me the link for, Tipper is able to get that one off of her, so I have tried that already.Yesterday Elvis was a bit fed up and nipped me as he is not getting the attention he wants. Last nite Tipper slept pretty good, not too many seizures. No video last nite so I will just wait it out. I am anticipating an email from my IMS today so we will see what she says. I did not even tell her about Tippers leg as that was after I sent the fax. Tipper is currently resting in my office right now. There is nothing she can jump up on in here and so she is safe and that is where she spend most of her day, even though she lets me know she does not like it. I just realized I must go to Pgh to my Dr. on the 14th and Tipper goes to the hospital the 15th. So that will be 2 trips to Pgh. in two days and that will kill me. It has to be done so what can I say. I also have the urologist appt. the 13th so that is a busy week for sure, and I pray the weather is good for us. Blessings
Patti

Hi Everyone:
Since many of our dogs suffer from arthritis I am going to start a discussion on Green Lipped Muscle Extract. I have been reading on it for days. Have found many good things about it in trials. It is said to reduce inflammation in dogs instead of using nsaids. Does anyone use this??? The only caution I saw was that it occasionally can cause stomach upset, but not often. The other was that you need to use caution with dogs having hepatic issues. So would that then mean all our dogs as Cushings does affect the liver?? I am curious to see what we can all come up with, as if this is safe it may help our babies. Please come forth with any and all info as it is appreciated. Blessings
Patti

Hi Everyone:
We have blizzard conditions right now. We got about 10 inches today alone. I just took Tipper out and she was like a kid in a candy store. She wanted to run and jump in the snow, but I could not let her. She was very disappointed and when we got inside she just pouted. She is so bored, it is like keeping a fish
from swimming. The Dr. from Pittsburgh called me. He wants to wait 45 days with Tipper, and wants her doing rehab. He is emailing me the exercises. He said laser therapy is very good for this. I will have lost my mind after 45 days of this.If she is no better than he would operate using the fishing line for the ligament. She would have to be out for an hour, so I have to think this all out as I am not liking that part..We have had a trying day of keeping the bucking bronco laying down resting. She wants no part of it, and is ready to go. He said after a week the pain subsides. We are to get more snow tonite so I hope the dogs can get out to go potty in the morning. Blessings
Patti

Oh wow, hope they can get out. Snow Molly is fine with, it's when there is ice that things get tricky, or when it is as cold as it is now. Even in her coat tonight she was shivering and we didn't stay out long.

45 days to see if it heals on it's own or then do surgery?

You have your work cut out for you. If anyone can do it though, it will be you. :)
hugs
Sharlene and molly Muffin

I predict a loooooong 45 days. Tough keeping a terrier down.

Can you try some of the interactive puzzle toys to at least give her something to do?

Is water therapy allowed? It seems so low impact, maybe that would be good for her.

Patti, I know someone who has used the cold laser therapy on their dog and it has helped to avoid surgery. I'll bet that Tipper is bored and driving you nuts. You'll both make it through this.

We're also getting snowed in but the worst is to come tomorrow. Could be as much as 11 inches.

Stay safe and warm!

45 days is a loooooong time to keep any pooch still and quiet. :eek: You do want to avoid surgery if possible. I hope resting it helps. Xxxx