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Hi Patti,
I am so happy to hear how Tipper's leg is improving, that is wonderful! and having less seizures too! I was thinking the same as Sharlene, maybe somehow there is a connection with her having less pain and less seizures. I sure hope so.
I agree with the rest, you are a wonderful neighbor, and they are lucky to have such a caring person to be their neighbor. I will be keeping Tipper in my prayers for good results this week.
Hi Everyone:
Well the weather cleared up and Tipper may be going walking to burn energy off and keep her leg going. My neighbor should be home around 1:00 pm today so I will stop and see her for a few minutes and see how she is doing. Her cat will be so happy. I am in the middle of cutting Tipper's hair a little at a time again. I just grab what I can and chop it off, then she growls at me. WE have been doing this off and on all morning. It should be finished in about 2 weeks at this rate. Blessings
Patti
i think we all want a photograph of tippers new haircut..............hopefully you can make some more walks before the snow comes back. isn't there someone who can grab/hold tipper, so you can cut her hair or the other way around? no fun, but you don't have to bother her again.....less stress for the both of you....
She moved and has some holes cut into her back side oops. She used to be sooo good for her haircuts. Everything has changed since Cushings, even her personality. People will wonder where she got her hair cut! It gets to messy if I let it go and this is the only way so that's what I have to do. I will have to take a picture of her. Blessings
Patti
Patti- Is there any chance that Tipper has some type of muscle spasm in her leg that could trigger the seizure activity...maybe a nerve is set off by a muscle spasm?? Probably not related but just trying to figure out less seizures after the leg has a laser treatment. Just a thought..I guess the deep sleep pattern could have some effect on the condition like you mentioned.
Barbara
Patti, I'm glad to hear Tipper's leg is feeling better and she is sleeping better too.
Hugs and prayers to you and Tipper.
Hi Everyone:
We were at the vets for bp today and weight yuck! So I am late posting. Tipper has got to get this weight off and that is all there is to it. Lots of tiny seizures last nite, she was just moving all nite long. I cannot wait to discuss this with the neurologist Wednesday. Barbara I don't think it is a muscle spasm as I can feel like an electrical charge running thru her legs when this happens, I will try to find out on Wednesday though. It was just really bad last nite. I walked her on 1 walk today as the weather is better, but she wants to go again and I am taking it easy with this leg. I do not want her to over do it even though she thinks she can. I am after her all day about trying to run thru the house and jump, this is not easy and she has not intention of making it easy. My neighbor is home, with her head full of crap that her son told her. I think I am just going to help her if she calls me , and if not stay back as her son is a real piece of work lying to her about everything, it is pitiful and I cannot let it upset me any more. I have enough to deal with caring for Tipper. I will how ever take care of the cat and make sure it has a good life. I will be up and gone by 4am to the Dr. in Pittsburgh and it is supposed to rain. I have someone to sit Tipper so I will just hurry and get back asap. Blessings
Patti
i think the weight problem is a typical cushing thing. especially around the weist. i don't know if you can get some weight of a cush dog without "starving"' them.
i think when tipper can walk more after her leg has healed, she will lose some weight too on the same amount of food. feeling hungry all the time makes them cranky. but tipper has a leg problem of course, so she has to. i don't think this will be easy on the both of you..............
my dogs have to lose some weight too.
hopefully the neurologist takes time to watch tippers video and answer all your questions. does he know tipper well from previous visits?
Hi Everyone:
Tipper was always the same weight until a couple of months ago and I have to get it corrected. I truly think it is her metabolism that is all a mess from the Cushings. I will work at it as I am not a quitter at anything. I already have my clothes ready etc. to get up at 4 so I hope the weather is ok. There are a lot of deer crossing these old roads where I live, and you have to be really careful and drive slow until you get to the highway, that is why I leave early. I have to be careful as who would care for my girl, especially the way I do? The days are starting to get a little longer each day now. I am sort of dreading spring though as Tipper gets crazy with the storms. If we could just not have thunder it would be perfect. I worry about her blood pressure shooting up from the thunder. She gets so crazy I am sure it will be worse this spring. My cat is trying to attack the screen as I am typing. Maybe her is wanting to send your kitty a message! Take care of yourself and dear Ian. Blessings
Patti
Good luck tomorrow, drive safe. Be thinking of you this week and will ask my Tia to look after your girl on her appointments
Tight hugs, kisses for Tipper the Ripper
Mel
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