Tipper - adrenal tumor/breathing issues

Hi Everyone:
Well my girl was up again while it was still dark out! That's ok as long as she gets up and I see that sweet face all is good. She had some tremors last nite, but not a lot, and she had a lot of exercise, so I will keep a record of this and see if there is any connection to that and the tremors. I have all her supplements and Vetprylk into her already as we will be leaving for the vets for her testing. God I hate doing this to her! I spoke to Delora last nite. She said her brother is coming from North Carolina in about2 weeks to see her. He could stay at her house. I plan to have a good talk with him about all this with her son. Maybe he can go to the social worker at the nursing home and help some how. I need to get this cat situation handled. I don't know how much longer my neighbor will keep her cat?? I hope Tipper has some good numbers as I swear I am not doing this to her before three months again. This poor thing I feel really bad for her. Blessings
Patti

Hi, Patti,
I just wanted to wish you and Tipper for good results on her ACTH test today so she can have a break from it for a while. I feel your pain for Tipper for what she must go through to fight this.
What our babies have to endure to get better is sooo unfair and dangerous to them I so wish we have more advanced medical treatments available already for this cruel disease but since we don't at the moment I hope the experts are working their hardest to find a cure very soon. Hugs. Song.

Hi Everyone:
Thank you all for thinking of my girl today. She has had so many of these tests that it is just brutal doing this to her. We are all done and the Dr. told me Tipper is the best dog he has ever taken blood from. He said she just sits there very stoic and never moves one bit. I said well this is like the 18th time so I guess she knows the drill. He said that doesn't matter that he gets dogs that come in every week that are terrible acting, have to be muzzled etc. Well I do find out the answer to them question that has been bugging me. Why Tipper's ears were flapped down her whole life and as of a year ago they stand straight up and will not bend over like they did. The vet said when they get older things calcify in their ears and harden more or less. So now the mystery is finally solved!! It is about 55 out and beautiful so we are heading outside. Blessings
Patti

glad that the testing is over! have a nice walk with her and toby and try to relax till you get the results on friday.
maybe dolora's brother will take the cat? it is difficult to make the right choice for her. maybe the same rescue that replaced grace?

Hi Everyone:
I am certainly glad that the test is over with. Tipper has already walked and the sun is out and going in the 50s. Maybe some rain later on, but starting out good. I am always thankful when the doggies get out and have fun. I am anticipating Tipper's results today or tomorrow. I hate waiting for things its one of my quirks, especially when it involves Tipper. I hope her numbers are good. I think I can read her signs good enough to tell if she is going low,instead of all this brutal testing every few weeks I want to let her go for 3 months. I will really have to watch her. Maybe like Sharlene said that with her thyroid controlled now her number will be more stable on this dose. I talked with Delora last nite. She is really failing and confused. She said her brother would be here the 23 or 24 th of April, I am hoping she lasts that long. I am taking her cat to see her later in the week. I have been trying to start my spring cleaning, which is usually done by now, but do not have the energy for some reason. I may attempt my bathroom this afternoon and go from there. I hope the vet calls soon with Tipper's numbers. Some tremors last nite, but not a lot. She did walk three times yesterday so I am keeping track of the pattern. Blessings
Patti

When Keesh had his last ACTH test by the latest vet, she actually did the blood draw from his neck. I freaked, but it didn't seem to bother him at all. I asked her why the neck... she said it gives a better reading. Beats me, but that's what she did. Glad it's over for Tipper now, and sure hope the readings are good ones.

Judi:
Tipper's is always done in the neck, and I can't stand to watch it as it just kills me knowing she has to do this. Can you imagine that in your own neck?? Just brutal! I so wish there was another way. Blessings
Patti

My vet or her technicians always draw blood from Ginger's jugular vein saying her veins on her legs are too small and didn't mention that they give better readings:rolleyes: and I do feel awful for her each time.:(
They take her away from me and bring her back when she's done and in a way I think it's better for me as I don't think I can stand watching her being manipulated by them.:o She's done 5 times so far and I pray not too many more for her from now on.

Hi Everyone:
I just called and got Tipper's numbers. The make me a bit nervous I have to admit. Her last pre was 0.9 and post was 5.5. Now she has a pretty of 1.3 and a post of 3.5. What are your thoughts on these numbers?? I know the pre is just barely low as I spoke to Dechra after getting the results and the cut off is still 1.5 so that is one thing that is one thing that remains unchanged. It makes me a little nervous since her pre is low and the post is down to 3.5. Dechra feels the pattern with her shows she should be OK. No wonder she is not begging for food all the time!!!. I knew she was down there but not this low. They feel that since she takes all this in the morning that if she would go low it would probably be within a 6 hour window, and not while sleeping as that is what scares me. I don'twant this happening, if it ever does in the nite. If I ever have to deal with this I want it in the day. They think I should stay the course with the 20 Vetoryl and the 7 trilostane. They said they feel comfortable with her not being retested for 3 months. It worries me and I do not want to put her thru it as I want a longer period for her to recover from all this, but it scares me at the same time. I think this is the best balance I am going to get for her. I also discussed her tremoring and they said to keep track of her exercising and when she doesn't to see if the lower cortisol is giving her problems somehow when her muscles are tired. I don't see that as the case as when she could not get out this winter it was still happening regularly. I thought if anything the exercise would help??Blessings
Patti

You know I can't help you at all with the readings, but I'm glad it's done and it's all over at least for a little while.