Tipper - adrenal tumor/breathing issues

Here ya go, Vicki -

http://www.vetriscience.com/index.php

Vicki:
I got the Renal Essentials from Amazon. The products from here all have good expirations dates and I get them quickly. You can call Vetri Science and ask them about the protein in the urine, and they will be glad to help you. Good Luck and God Bless.

Everyone:
I forgot when I listed the supplements I give Tipper to mention I use a vaporizer every night with her. I also let her smell Eucalyptus Radiata on a kleenex. It is very good for breathing problems, some use it internally which I would never do. It does help open up the nasal passages. My Vet said it is safe to put some on her, but if Tipper got a foreign smell on her she would go bonkers trying to get rid of it. I have seen a big improvement in Tippers snoring by using the vaporizer. I have a parrot who cannot smell Eucalyptus or I would have put it in the vaporizer.

Thank you.

Thanks for putting together the list of supplements that you are using with Tipper. I think that it will help others who are looking for supportive supplements in addition to treating for cushings or even something else. Not everyone who reads the forum is comfortable with being an active posting member, they just want to find out as much information as they can. Some do go ahead and become active members, but that doesn't matter as much as having information available to anyone to help them with their furbabies.
I think the numbers are looking pretty good and Tipper is obviously feeling pretty good too. :)
hugs,
Sharlene and Molly Muffin

Sharlene:
Thanks for the info on Tipper's numbers. I am cautiously optimistic at this point. I pray to God she continues to do well. I have never prayed so much before in my life. I am totally into posting to help others, as that is how I got my information from others helping me. God Bless All of Us and our wonderful furbabies.

Hi Everyone:
I wanted to post this information in case anyone has had any experience with this. I have been noticing Tipper's back, so much muscle is gone. She has an area that has become convex on her spine. She looks sway backed sort of, for lack of better terminology. I have heard others mention this. I discussed it with my Vet- wondering if I could put something light weight over her to hold up her belly. I am assuming this pot belly is pulling on her back since there are no muscles left to hold her up. I thought maybe that is why she keeps moving around at night to get comfortable. He said putting anything on her to support her abdominal area would only weaken what muscle she has left as it would not work to hold her up because it was being supported by something else. So I asked him about the cold laser therapy. He recommended me to a therapist licensed in this. It is about 40 miles away and I would have to go 2x a week for 3 weeks. I talked in depth to the therapist about Tipper's situation, to see if she could help her. She is not one for just wanting to take you for your money, so I was glad of that. She told me that we would know after 5 treatments if it is helping. I also told her about the muscle contractions in her rear legs. She said she would work on them also. I am scheduled to start her on March 4th. It is a 20 minute session. If anyone has tried this and had success or not please let me know before I take her. I am trying to solve her issues of constantly moving around the bed at night, so she can get better rest. Her cortisol is definetly under control so it is not that at 3.5. Any feed back would be appreciated. Thank you in advance, and God Bless us all, and all our babies.

Julie used it on Hannah's back problems and thought it was beneficial to Hannah. I'll go look for her thread for you and be back.

I also noticed you asked about eyes on Scoop's thread. Zoe has quite a few things wrong with her eyes, one problem is assumed to be related to her Cushings and that is crystalline keratopathy which is basically mineral like deposits on her cornea. She is also developing cataracts and has corneal degneration along with her dry eye disease. She developed an eye ulcer last spring and it did not resolve so we took her to see an opthamologist. Yikes, we were not prepared for the list of problems with her eyes. :( Funny thing is, she never had any eye ulcers or eye problems until I lowered her cortisol. I still dont quite understand that and I guess I never will.

I'll be back with Julie's thread

http://www.k9cushings.com/forum/show...t=3134&page=30

ask Julie about it, she'll be glad to help you.

Hi Everyone:
Last night I was restless and got little sleep. A thought crossed my mind I wanted to run past everyone. Who on here has the longest surviving baby with Cushings? I just wondered if that person would give us some advice that may help the longevity of our babies??? Any type of different things they tried or had luck with. Just a thought.... thanks.