Tipper - adrenal tumor/breathing issues

Hi Mel:
Hope this finds you well aand your broken heart starting to heal. Yes it is funny how these babies know everything going on. Sometimes Tipper is too smart for her own good, she has gotten into some mischief that way!!

Addy:
Yes you are correct that is the drug he told me about. I wonder if they have anything else that may help your baby?? Let me know what you find out. I kinda knew this condition was a Cushings thing.

Well that was an interesting trip and it sounds like it was very productive too. So I think definitely worth while that you went, whether your vet agrees or not. You now know what to look out for and what can or cannot be done about any symptoms you may be concerned about. So, 3 months, then check again. Sounds like a plan and everyone knows on here, that we love a plan. :)

Sharlene and Molly Muffin

Sharlene:
You are the best!!!. No matter how down I am when I read your postings they always lift me up. Thank you, and God Bless you and the babies.

Glad to hear the good news about Tipper's eyes and there is nothing serious going on.
Big hugs

Vicki:
Thanks, I need all the good news I can get with her. I am sure you feel the same with your baby. Tipper goes to her Laser treatment tomorrow at 1:30 and I will let everyone know how it went. God Bless You and the Scoora babies.

Hi Everyone:
I took Tipper for her first laser therapy yesterday. The lady was extremely friendly and kind to my girl. The bad thing is she had to put Tipper's back legs thru range of motion and measure the range. So with that being said, Tipper fell up the steps for the first time today, and I can see she is having discomfort. She always lays flat with her rear legs out like a frog, but now has them tucked under for the first time. This kills me to have to make her do this, so it better work!!!. This is what the Laser tech told me. She is trained and certified in this. What happens is when you run a Laser on the body the cells that are not working or have been deystroyed by disease take in the light from the laser which energizes them. This starts them working again and renewing themselves. The cells that are working fine are not disturbed by the laser. She said that Tipper would be tired with sort of flu like symptoms that night. She did sleep better, don't know if it was because of the tiredness or this has started helping her. She said some animals get relief right away, and some take a few sessions. She has had success with Cush dogs. After she sees improvement, Tipper can stop the treatment and may need "touch ups" here and there to keep her strong. I can't complain, after all the expense I have gone thru so far this is the least expensive action we have taken. It is only 37.00 a treatment- which I really don't want to spend, but relative to everything else it is a bargain if it works. She gives a cheaper deal if you get a package of 5 treatments. Now comes the funny part. Part of the reason my love for Tipper is so deep is that she is crazy in a good way. She is intelligent, and obedient, but hates things that have motors running, ticking, or other wise making sounds. She has killed off many an alarm clock, tried to jump the counter to attack my can opener, ruined childrens play toys with motors, got caught with the cell phone taking it to destroy it because of the sound when someone calls on it- you get the idea already!! So this lady starts up the laser and Tipper does fine with the laser on her, but is trying to reach the machine as it beeps and kill it. The tech said "what is she trying to do, is she going to bite me?" I said she won't bite you, she wants to kill your machine as she does not like things that run and make any noise. She just gave me a real wierd look. I told her it's a Jack Russell thing, they are half crazy and do these nutty things that only make sense to them. I hope tomorrows visit does not make her legs worse before improvement starts. She goes 2x a week. I will post how it goes tomorrow. I am hopeful this will stabilize her muscle, and maybe regain some. I took her for her regular weekly blood pressure check this morning. It was great at 130, thank God. I will keep trying to keep this girl with me for as long as possible. God Bless All of Us and Our Babies.

I bet that you were wondering how Tipper would react at least it was true to form, I ave this image of Tipper going after the wand which tickles me :)

Fingers crossed this does the trick and the discomfort is short term

Good news re BP as well, long may that continue.

Xxxx

How did Tipper do through the day today?

That is so funny about her issue with machines that make noise. You have to say this for Tipper, she knows what she likes and she knows what she doesn't like. LOL

hugs,
Sharlene and Molly Muffin

Sharlene:
Thanks for asking about Tipper. She did real good during the day yesterday. She went on 5 walks, yes I do mean 5. I was thrilled with that, but I am carrying her up the steps so she does not fall. I hope that issue is resolved from the follow up treatments, as she did not do that before. We go again this afternoon. I am going to ask her not to do range of motion with Tipper's back legs anymore due to what happened. She already has the measurements so I don't see it being necessary every time we go. Last night and the night after the first treatment Tipper slept better, and did not have all the muscle contractions she normally does. I don't know if it was the laser treatment, or a coincidence, but I will soon find out. That would be a God send if it stopped these twitches and tremors. I am cautiously optimistic. I will let you know how it goes today. God Bless Us All and All our Babies.