Tipper - adrenal tumor/breathing issues

Hi Everyone:
The babies are all taken care of I was taking Tipper potty, and trying to stay upright and not move my head, and Tipper goes into a vestibular spell. Can you believe this. She started circling and I got he before she went down. She is OK now, it scares her and thank God her head never stays tilted like some dogs. I fed all the babies and did the dishes and Tipper and I are on the bed resting. I have an appointment first thing Tuesday morning with my Dr. In Pittsburgh, so I made arrangements for Tipper to be watched. Monday I have to go get her Vetoryl as I was unable today. I decided to tale Tipper for her blood pressure then instead of Wednesday when she gets her thyroid test as it is at 12 noon and there will be too many dogs there and she will get too keyed up. I need a true reading as the last two were high. It is snowing here and cold again. Tipper and Toby are bored again! I feel a little better after I took my pill, but not great. Blessings
Patti

hi patti, is it possible that you are getting the flu? i hope not.
maybe your doctor can prescripe you something what really works against the dizziness.
i hope you can drive your car whilst being dizzy.
sounds like a buzy week for you.
a lazy sunday is what we on this forum recommend you.

Oh no Patti!
There are enough of us here who are sick or injured. You're not allowed to be. xo

I'm glad that Tipper is recovering!

Hi Everyone:
I am feeling better today, thank all of you for caring. Tipper is disgusted with the cold weather and new snow. Normally she would love it, but she knows she won't be walking until the temperature comes up. I am able to walk around today at least. Tipper seems better on the once daily dosing of 27mg. I think she must need an higher dose to knock that cortisol down and once it gets down from the higher dose it must stay at an acceptable level. She is seeming to do well, no crazy hunger at note, and the drinking is tapering off? I just need to really keep an eye on her to see if she is going low. I know when her numbers are lower and she hears a noise, it sacres her more as she doesn't have the higher cortisol to deal with it and panics. That make the spring storms really bad on her as to make her feel OK her cortisol must be at a low level. This causes problems when the thunder starts though. I ordered a dap collar for her, they said it must be tight to work, and she can't wear collars because of her tracheal issues, so I hope this
has something stretchy on it so I does not hurt her neck?? She is acting better on this dosage, if it would just not make her go low, everything would be OK. I contacted the people that have Grace. I told them to try some catnip with her, as I never did. They said they had gotten her some and she had a ball with it. They saidnat nite she jumps up on the bottom of the bed, and that is where she sleeps. I asked about her diet, but they ignored that question, which in itself is an answer. They said she is so lovable and sweet they cannot get over how nice she really is. I still miss her terribly, and spend little time in that room because of
it.I am glad she is being taken care of and loved, but still miss her and wish she was here. I hope to be up and about more today, but take it easy. Tomorrow we go for blood pressure in the morning. Blessings
Patti

Hi Everyone:
Well the temperature went above 32 so I managed to drag myself around the block for Tipper's sake. She was so happy as the sun is out and it looks beautiful. She wanted to keep going, but I couldn't. It did make her happy though, and that is what I want to see. As long as she is doing well and she is happy I count my blessings. I need to get Toby a hair cut he looks like a shaggy mop. His hair grows so fast. The cats are in the cat room sunning themselves, and Elvis just had some green beans, so the critters are happy. I hate that ride in the dark at 4 am on Tuesday morning, but I need to see my Dr. The earlier I go then quicker I can get back. I just cut some more of Tipper's hair and I noticed something dark red by her koochie. I guess I will have to investigate, but going near that area could be dangerous! Blessings
Patti

aha......, you have to wear thick gloves to look under her tail.
the vet can have a look as you are in for the bp tomorrow i quess.
she will bite him then instead of you.....
hopefully tipper can stay on 27 mg a day doing fine without all those tests.
glad that grace is much loved by her new owners. as long as her new food does not make her any fatter, so be it.
i once sold a pup to friends of mine who love this dog dearly, take good care for him except for the cheap food. lots of canned food brr.
i know they are all picky eaters, so is ian, but i stopped talking about the food subject.
last month he got an intestinal cancer operation. [because of the bad food?]
but he recovered very quick from it. i hope the specialist had a talk about the food choice with them after this event. but they will not tell me if he did.
take good care of yourself and sleep well.

Hi Everyone:
Well today was a complete waste. There was a dog in the kennel barking his head off, so there was no way Tipper would have a normal blood pressure after hearing that. I did however get the Vetoryl she needed. She is acting real funny this morning, very subdued and distant for some reason. I am getting things in order for Tipper's sitter and getting all my stuff together to go to the Dr.tomorrow. I just hate that trip in the dark on these country roads. I have been meaning to ask this question of everyone and I keep forgetting. Tipper being a Jack Russell las ears that fold over in the front. They have been like that her whole life. Last year I noticed them standing up straight. They never go down anymore which is really odd after 12 years. What would cause this at this point in her life? When I put them down it's like they have to go right back up. Could this be some sort of nerve damage?? It is no big deal, but very perplexing. Blessings
Patti

Sorry that Tipper couldn't get the BP reading today. Molly gets freaky if she hears other dogs barking too.

How is Tippers hearing? Don't they hold them up usually to capture sound better or when something interests them?

Good luck tomorrow. Drive safe. Hopefully the weather will be good for traveling.

hugs
Sharlene and molly muffin

Oh I forgot I was going to ask how Tipper's attitude has been for the rest of the day?
Might she just be feeling off today?

hugs
Sharlene and Molly muffin

i am sorry that your trip to the vet was a waste of time......grrr!!
i have no idea about her ears. i think that in case of nerve damage they would not be up again but hanging down instead.
have a safe trip to your doctor tomorrow and i hope he has good results of your bloodtest.
was it difficult to find a sitter so early in the morning?