Tipper - adrenal tumor/breathing issues

Hi Everyone:
I am so glad I did not get Toby's hair done before this dental. My God was he a mess when I picked him up!! He was crying and making a real low wimper all the way home. I gave him a little warm chicken as he was starved. He kept it down some just gave him a little more. He is woozy so I put him in his cage, and Tipper is napping from her three walks today. She was very happy to getbnput in the sun. It is really strange to walk past Deloras house and not see her wave to us. By the time I got medications for Lucky, Tipper's Vetoryl , and Toby's antibiotic I spent almost 500.00. It never ends. I don't like running short on medications though because I am not close to anything. I had to get flea protection for Toby too. This stuff is just all way too expensive. Toby is out cold as I am typing this. I can't wait until his hair is done, I hate my dogs not looking clean and brushed. We are going to rest tonite as tomorrow will be near 70 and rain in the afternoon so we will be walking in the morning and pitting the day collar on for evening. Blessings
Patti

glad that toby is home and eating. is he an old dog?
3 walks for tipper sounds great!
do you groom toby yourself?
500 dollar again......it is a lot of money!
hope the 3 of you will have a quiet night.

So glad Toby is all finished...poor guy all zapped out from the anesthesia. Glad he got some special supper eaten before he fell asleep. How nice Tipper got so much time outside today..she probably loved that, I hope she has a good night's sleep after all the exercise.

Barbara

Hopefully all is quiet for you tonight with Tipper being tired from the walks and Toby the anesthesia. Try to get some rest.
70 tomorrow! I am so jealous. :)

I know that it's strange not seeing Delora, I hope that you can manage to visit her and do talk with the social worker there.

Hi Everyone;
Well my little Toby had a great sleep, good breakfast, and a better walk. I brushed him out, but he looks like a shaggy mop. Can't wait until Friday to get him groomed and he will look and feel good. He has to be on antibiotics a few days and then go back and have the Dr. check his mouth in 2 weeks to make sure no problems. Tipper wants to attack Toby again as she can smell his scent is different from at the vets. She went after him when he was in his crate, thank God she could not get at him!! That scent stuff sets her off every time, and when he goes to the groomers and has the clean shampoo smell etc. she really goes after him. They have been separated for many months now so no worry, all Tipper can do now is charge the gate in an effort to get him. Tipper had a good sleep but lots of that swallowing again and sticking her tongue out. I can hear her mouth sounds sticky, I wish to God I could figure this out!! I am making some stuffed peppers today. Maybe later this week I will take some to Delora she loves them. I miss seeing her when I walk, and think how pitiful her life has become. If God hears me her son will have his day reckoning. I am going to bath Tipper if it starts to rain and stays warm. I cannot stand a dog needing a bath, especially if they sleep in your bed!! Blessings
Patti

Hi Everyone:
Drum roll please!!! Tipper my rock star walked four times today!!!! Of course she is passed out at the moment, but she was loving it outside. I gave her a bath when we were done and now she is beautiful. She never smells like a dog, she always has a sweet smell about her, and every time I kiss her I say to myself don't ever forget that smell Patti. Toby is worn out. Four walks is a lot for him as he is little with short legs, but he persevered. He is also conked out. It is a good day when the dogs are worn out. I talked to Delora. All she did was cry and say why did my son go on vacation? I wish things were different for her, but there is nothing I can do to ease her mind. Tomorrow we go for blood pressure so I hope
there are no yapping dogs in there. Blessings
Patti

Go Tipper, Go!!

Yay for walks and good weather to walk in.

It's still cold and yucky up here, so the pugs are stuck inside for the most part.

4 walks!! that will mean a good night sleep i hope.
is the bp measuring reliable since tipper is always so stressed at the vets? is it really necessary to do this?
i can not remember reading about any other member of this forum doing this. it sounds like such a stressful mission every time for the both of you.
it is still summer overhere, very awkward for this time of the year! [20+C]

Hi Everyone:
Tipper had good blood pressure and weight. She has already done three walks today, and now is resting. She looks so nice after her bath. She has been making so many breathing noises at nite. I noticed before she starts with the tremors she has a change in her breathing pattern, it becomes deeper and more pronounced, then the tremors start. I hope she can continue to do as well as she
is right now so she can enjoy the summer. I have been living in my little bubble
again, where I just ignore the fact that she is sick. I have to do this at times to make it thru all of this. It's kind of a silent contentment that currently nothing is needing to be fixed. It's the " I can finally take a breath time." I still miss Grace really a lot, she would have had so much fun in the cat room this summer, with all the doors open to watch the birds. Blessings
Patti

Yay, good blood pressure! :) Wish she wouldn't have the night time issues but she does seem to be energetic enough during the day and happy when she gets her walks.

hugs
Sharlene and molly muffin