Tipper - adrenal tumor/breathing issues

That is good news about the contractions and sleeping hopefully that will continue

Hope Tipper doesnt go too mad on the wand today and that she isn't so sore after

Will look back for an update later

Mel
Xxx

So, how did it go today? Does the wand still exist in it's beginning form?
Wonderful about the sleeping and contractions. Hope that resolves completely.

I wonder if the muscles feel tired, it's extra work getting up stairs so maybe they just have that exhausted feel to them?

Can't wait to hear the latest adventure
hugs,
Sharlene and Molly Muffin

Hi Everyone:
Tipper went for her second treatment yesterday. She was more calm this time. The Dr.( who I thought was just a laser tech.) let her smell the wand, she wanted to bite it at first but since there was a cat, which Jack Russells hate, there before us she wanted to see if she could find the cat. She did real well during treatment. I think because she learned this was not going to hurt her. I told the Dr. about her falling up the steps and not wanting to climb them. She had previously told me that is usually a sign of a hip problem when they go up the steps with 2 legs at a time, sort of jumping up them. Tipper does have hip issues. The cat she was working on was 11 and had 3 treatments and was improving. Last night I pulled the covers off of Tipper, as she sleeps just like a person would, only right up against me. I watched for a good long time. Only some minor twitches. The muscles contractions have really subsided. She had only some minor twitching of her paws. Before her legs would jump up and her sides would ripple dozens of times a night keeping her awake and moving all around. She more or less stayed in one spot last night and appeared to rest better. I hope this continues to improve and the contractions go away all together. I am very thankful that I took her there. She does not have to have the range of motion measured again until the last treatment. I hope that does not undo all the good done with the laser. When people start manipulating her rear legs she has trouble, and I don't want this to happen again. Tipper was not as tired yesterday after the treatment. As bad as this disease has been I swear I don't know where she gets all the energy from, but Jack Russells are high energy dogs, that is why there are so many in rescues. She goes on 5-6 walks a day. People get JR's and then find out these dogs aren't couch potatoes and want interaction all the time, so they get rid of them. I am wondering about Scoop this morning and praying all went well with him. Wondering how Mel is doing also, my heart aches for her. God Bless Us All and All Our Babies.

Hello, glad you posted was looking out or Tippers update. Good there was a cat to distract Tipper, pesky cats :)

I am pleased to hear she didn't feel as bad as last time, sounds like it could be working if the muscles aren't contracting so much which is awesome news.

I am ok thanks for asking, one day at a time. I am also wondering about Vicki and Scoop

Xxx

Yay, glad to hear the appointment went well. You're right, every Jack Russell I've ever known of has been high energy and they needs lots of walks. They are so cute and happy though. I love that about JR's.

I know, I wonder about Vicki and Scoop too. Hope we hear something soon.

Sharlene and Molly Muffin

Mel and Sharlene;
Thanks for checking up on Tipper. I am getting worried about Vicki and Scoop, I pray nothing is wrong, and hope we hear something soon. God Bless you both, and all the rest of us too!

I echo your last post, really hope we hear from her soon

Xxxx

i too am concerned.i have been private messaging with vicki since milo past,i know that scoop was having a rough couple days..... just send her one about a half hour ago.......patty (milo)meka xoxox ps just saw the results with tipper...glad to see today was a better treatment,looks promising !!! :)

Patty:
Tipper had another good night of sleep. I think the laser is working on the muscle contractions!! Hope we hear from Vicki soon, I am getting worried. It is not like her to stay out of contact. God Bless You.
Patti

Hi Everyone;
Just an update. Tipper had another good night of rest. I must say I did not take her for the laser treatments because of the muscle contractions, but it is a wonderful thing that the treatments are helping with that too. She only had maybe 2 minor twitches that I saw last night. I actually had to wake her this morning. She wasn't moving all around the bed either. She went on 4 walks yesterday. When we got home she ran around the house 100 miles an hour like when she was a puppy. Then grabbed her ball and proceeded to play with it. I hope this helps her hips as that is the reason I think she is having trouble going up stairs. That is what the Dr. thinks also. i hope God Blesses her with this stamina for the rest of her days, and that she can continue on this even keel. This was only her second treatment, so I am a believer. I am so glad I decided to take her there. God Bless Us All and our Babies.
Patti