Tipper - adrenal tumor/breathing issues

Hi Everyone:
Had to go to the vets with Tipper this morning. Some one did not show for work so Tipper's bp could not be taken. That really steamed me as they know she comes every Wed. morning and it was very frigid and windy for me to take her out. No consideration what so ever. I have to go out later as I need some groceries. I will get my girl to sit Tipper . I won't be gone long. Valerie thank you for that information I will be using I am sure. The bad news now is that when I called the hospital this morning Delora was crying and telling me her son would be there in 5 minutes to get her and take her to his house. She said she would call me from there. Her poor kitty is crying for her. My other elderly neighbor may take the kitty if necessary, I approached him with the idea so I will see. Last nite I was ready to fall asleep which I really need and her done called me. Thanking me and apologizing to me etc. for all I do for her. HE is just trying to cover his butt as he knows I know all this and he is afraid I am going to spill the beans on him. He has never called me the whole 6 years I have helped her. He wants to keep her at home so I don't put any ideas in her head about him. I am wise to his underhanded stuff. So I got the report on her finally, she has cancer really bad and it went to her lungs also. Don't know just yet if her son will let them operate or just bring her home and let her die. She is a burden to him and he wants that burden gone. I don't even know if this cancer is operable etc. I am just sick today and Tipper did not have a good nite. I am going to stop at my vets on the way to the grocery as he will be in then and show him the video on my phone. We are to get snowstorms both back to back days I have to go to Pittsburgh, I cannot catch a break here. My urologist just called, said he is giving me and RX to take for two weeks and go to the hospital for more blood work. This is medicine to dissolve the stone, then I will have another ultra sound. So I get to cancel my appointment for this Monday thank God. Tipper started with the seizure activity as soon as she fell asleep last nite. I kept waking her to make it stop so neither of us slept well. I am so glad I am seeing the Neurologist next week too. I need to know she is safe and not be afraid of something happening to her at nite, this has been a nightmare. Oh where is the money tree????? Blessings
Patti

Patti - I'll be praying a money tree grows in your yard! And, all of our yards, hehe!

I am sorry things are so tough right now. Just keep positive.

So sorry to read things continue to be tough. You are very kind to look out for your neighbours I hope that something that can be done to help Delora

Hoping you can try and use the care credit to cover the trips next week as I can't imagine how much you have spent recently on all the tests and medication changes.

Am thinking of you both, sending big hugs and kisses to Tipper the Ripper. And some decent weather, although you don't want ours as it's constant wind and rain :D

Mel
Xxxx

Hi Patti,
Trying to catch up on posts. Haven't been on for a bit. So sad about your neighbor. You are so kind to be helping the way you do. Her son sounds like a louse.
I'm sorry to hear Tipper is having seizures. The weight is an issue for Trixie as well. Even though Trixie is controlled she still seems to have a big appetite, and now it's a few days without really good exercise. People keep asking me if Trixie has gained weight. She was pretty slender before Cushings. I have been starting to cut back a bit on her portions. We'll see she can lose a pound or two but with this cold weather she has had zero long walks. It sounds like we may get to go tomorrow morning. Hopefully we'll be in the 20's at least.
Hoping all your babies are doing okay during this polar weather!

Barbara

i hope the neighbour will take her cat so he has a home and you don't have to take care of her anymore.
i am sorry , that you went all the way to the vet for nothing in this weather......
i hope your kidney stone will dissolve very fast with the medication.
and all the worries go on about tipper, hope the neurologist can help you after watching the video.
sleep well.

Patti, I would call 211 and explain the situation and how your neighbor's son forced her to go to his home. They'll send someone over there asap.

Good luck with the upcoming appointments! I know all about having to reschedule appointments, we changed Daisy's twice.

Hi Everyone:
Well a mixed bag of news to report today. First off I went tot he grocery store yesterday and stopped at the vets on the way. I showed him the footage of Tipper on my phone. I could see the concern in his face as he was watching it. He said this is definitely seizures. So I am not crazy and I am glad I kept on this until I found out what it was. He said the footage is all the neurologist needs to see. He was surprised when I told him this was one of the minor episodes she has. He could not get over her body jumping, especially her stomach. It seems she is starting this as soon as she falls asleep now. When she lays flat it doesn't happen as much and that is cause she is laying on her stomach. Last night she laid flat with her feet out like a frog as she always does. I could feel the rear legs just jerking underneath her. Very few times does it involve the front legs. She was up at 5am again and I was tired but took her out and she did lay back down for 40 minutes. She has been making a lot of noise again while breathing at nite and trying to clear her throat a lot. I cannot give her the antihistamine that the IMS suggested, as I read if you have seizures do not use this medication. I was giving this to her before too! God there are so many twists and turns you can't keep track of them with this disease. She is going to laser therapy today for her leg so I am taking the muzzle in the event we need it. She really needs this leg worked on good. My neighbor Delora called me yesterday and was talking strangely. After a few minutes I realized her son must be listening to her and she was trying to tell me in her own way. He is bringing her home on Friday , as I told her the cat is crying for her. I will help her until the hospital calls her and I will be in touch with some agencies to help her that Valerie gave me. The cat will be so glad she is home, as she is used to Delora being home every day as she does not drive and goes no where. The cancer is in her lungs, bladder, and vagina. The poor thing may not be here long, and I will not let her son take that cat as he will shoot it. He hates animals. I have to find it a safe place for a home if something happens to her and get it out of the house before he has a chance to take it. I am so sorry this is happening to her, she has had a hard life since her husband passed away and left her alone. She is not self sufficient by any means as he did everything for her which is bad as she knows nothing now. Life can be so cruel to some. Blessings
Patti

This story you have told sure makes me stop and count my blessings Patti. You are an angel to have helped this lady so much.

Good luck with Tippers therapy, you might not see any difference for a few weeks, but I'm hoping the improvement is quick.

Judi:
The reason why she got this cancer back and it spread everywhere was because her son would not let her undergo chemo the first time. She listened to him, and God bless her she does not realize he considers her a burden and is not looking out for her best interests. Just goes to show you, just because they are family don't always put your trust in them.
Oh my gas has gone up terrible here. I just went to a place that sells it cheaper to fill up the car as we have those two trips to Pittsburgh early next week. This gas is costing a fortune anymore. I am getting anxious about Tipper having all these major things looked at next week. I honestly don't think I can handle any more bad news about her. I cannot wait until her laser treatment so she can get some relief from this leg. I called the Dr.'s office in Pittsburgh to ask if she can walk a few short walks and if that will make it worse. They told me walking is ok it will not make it worse unless she over does it. She looks so bad compared to what she used to look like, I cry when I look at her, I just can't stop it. I am sad to the deepest part of my sole that my wonderful girl has to endure this. Blessings
Patti

Hi Everyone:
Well I got some good news today to report. The laser therapist said she can have Tipper good as new, but must see her every week for 4-5 weeks. I can deal with that. Also she told me the other vet there does the operation with the fishing line also, if for some strange reason this does not work. She said her min pin did the same thing and she got him fixed and he is the top min pin in agility in the U.S. So I was happy to hear she has hope Tipper will once again be walking right. She said to walk her on her walks, do the figure 8's and circles. If she starts to limp, stop everything. She said heat on the flank only, not near the knee as it will get inflamed more. I am waiting to hear from my neighbor lady. Blessings
Patti