Tipper - adrenal tumor/breathing issues

Hi Everyone:
I am catching up in the house little by little. I have spent a lot of time with Grace. I have decided against letting ,y neighbor watch her. Since this is a virus that would require contact with my cats they are no where near her or will be. So she just has to wait it out in my office. I thought the stress of another home yet, may make this virus flare up worse. I am worried as I know a herpes virus can start shedding and become active because of stress, and she was stressed at the dog beating her up, and if it is that she will carry it all her life and cannot stay here. I prayed on it last nite. I am hoping God sees what a bad life she had and needs this home and helps her out. I have already started cutting down her food. She is a joy and smart and actually more dog like than anything, sleeps on her back, and likes her belly rubbed unlike most cats. Tipper had a few episodes last nite, but not a lot like normal. She is resting up still exhausted from the Pittsburgh trip. I am still not recuperated either. It is cold out and snowing so it sounds like a good day to make some chili. I will send some to my two elderly neighbors. Delora told me last nite that they do not hold out too much hope for her. She said her pastor son told the Dr. he believes in divine healing. Well I do too, but she needs to try the chemo, I don't think she has much to lose. This must be the first time Grace has been able to look out a window. I have bird feeders all around for the cats and she is watching the birds fly by the window crouching down like she is going to get one and not let them see her. Tipper's leg is a tad better today. So I am resting her up for next weeks BP and laser treatment. She is so content at home. Delora wrote me a wonderful thank you card, I will keep it always in case she does not get thru this. Blessings
Patti

Patti,
when they diagnosed my father, there wasn't much hope either. Tell your neighbor not to give up. He son can go where the sun doesn't shine.

I hope that Grace has a miracle so that she can stay with you. She sounds a lot like Annabelle Lee who is at least mostly Maine Coon from looking at her.

I'm glad that Tipper's leg is improving. I still can't believe that the hospital undid much of the treatments. You should send them the last appt bills.

sounds as if grace is a nice cat. but herpes is contagious indeed. does it really take 2 weeks before they know what is wrong with her eyes?
do they really declaw cats in the usa? it is prohibited by law overhere, so is cutting your dogs tail or ears! i am glad it is not allowed.
have a lazy sunday for the both of you to catch some well earned rest. i will try to do the same overhere.

I really hope that it isn't herpes or a contagious virus that Grace has. That is a long time to work to find out though.
Hope Tippers leg gets back on track today.
I'm going to hope for a miracle for Delora too. Poor thing. :( that is so scary for her.
Hope you are having a nice day.
hugs,
Sharlene and Molly Muffin

Hi Everyone:
Well I either fell asleep on the job or Tipper had very few episodes last nite. I am hoping it was fewer episodes. I will make sure to check tonite as I got some good rest last nite and feel a little better. Tipper's leg is on the mend again so I hope we can keep it going. I though I only had 2 appointments with her next week and one just popped up on my computer for Monday for her Adequan shot so I will get the bp Monday too and not take her out again until the laser therapy Thursday. I must take Grace Wednesday for her culture and teeth cleaning, she meow loud for food and won't be able to have any so this should be fun being serenaded by her all the way to the vets. I noticed yesterday a bit of skin that seems to protrude under her eyelid. I am hoping this could be an allergy, or something they let go and that is not catchy and got bad. My God she is so sweet you just can't believe they abused her so. Everyone please say a prayer for her that this is not catchy. I have just fallen in love with her personality and her sleeping on her back. She is so huge she looks like a tiny submarine. She never acts out or meows when alone in this room. She is truly a delight sent from heaven. I am hoping Tipper's leg only needs two more weekly sessions or I am going to be in the poor house. I think the Adequan shot will help also tomorrow. I should just give all my money to the vet and he could give me an allowance to live on!! Blessings
Patti

Hi Everyone:
I am back so soon!! Just wanted to give you a picture alert on Grace her album is now up so please look at her. Also I forgot to say I am in the 4th day of transitioning Tipper to Fromm reduced calorie senior food. I am doing this literally a few nuggets at a time as I do not want any system upset, or chance pancreatitis, so it may take about 2-3 weeks this way, but I need to keep Tipper safe. Blessings
Patti

Oh Grace is just lovely. :) Did the vet look at her and say it may be a contagious virus or think it could be allergies? I hope it is just allergies. She is just adorable.

Glad that Tipper's leg is starting to mend again. That is good. It does sound this therapist is a very good one. Nice to know that success has been had before with the leg issue and the therapy.

Think we might get more snow today too.

hugs,
Sharlene and Molly Muffin

Sharlene:
The vet did not say what he though it was, and probably did not want to upset me if he did think it was herpes. I am sure he had some inkling of what it was. I pray she has an allergy or something else, maybe an eye infection that was never taken care of and it went to the other eye too, as you know how cats wash and maybe she wiped it in the other eye too. I am praying for her, she is just terrific. Blessings
Patti

Hi Everyone:
I just got an answer to my question I sent the IMS concerning the statement she made about Tipper's kidneys. She told me what she described in her report about the decrease in corticomedulla definition is a natural thing to see in an older dog and not to worry that Tipper has no signs of any kidney problems. Thank God for another blessing. Grace had a hair ball and made a huge mess on my carpet. I just got it all cleaned up. She started meowing the loudest of any cat I have ever heard and then vomited. Oh never a dull moment here. The wind is ferocious here and it is really cold. I got Delora and my other elderly neighbor who is sick again milkshakes from Mickey D's and took them some chile too. They were both so happy to get it. God Bless them both. Blessings
Patti

Awww, what a sweetie you are Patti. When I am elderly I want a good neighbor like you! I will promise to behave myself and pay it forward by being a good neighbor in return. :) :) (does that get me into the neighborhood???) :D

My tipsy use to yeow something awful before a hairball came up too. I think he just didn't like it and was sending out the warning alarm, coming up mum, here it comes, NOW. :)

Great news, no problem with Tippers kidneys. There seems to be a good many things that you can check off your worry list after this past week. That is all good.

hugs,
Sharlene and Molly Muffin