Hoping that the shot really helps Tipper out today. I'm sure she is a bundle of nerves and you too. :(
hugs
Sharlene and molly muffin
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Hoping that the shot really helps Tipper out today. I'm sure she is a bundle of nerves and you too. :(
hugs
Sharlene and molly muffin
HI Everyone:
Round number 5000 with the vet. I let him win this one as I knew he was right. As much as I need help for Tipper, I know how allergic she is, and I do know Valium is not good for dogs. I will discuss this with my IMS tomorrow. I may ask for some from her, form just the most dire of circumstances. I am going to see about L Tryptophan and Valerian . I have already asked Leslie about it. It is all that I have not tried on her. She is resting on the bed by me, but the vet got to see her about 40% cranked up. She was beside herself riding in the car thru this, at times trying to dig a hole in the seat to get down further. I have extensively researched this. Before a storm even starts a dog receives painful shocks from static build up. Besides the pressure change they can tell the change in humidity and dew point levels. A dog with severe thunderstorm phobia, only gets progressively worse. It raises their blood pressure, metabolic rate, and heart rate. None of these things are good for Tipper because of her heart, and vessels in her eyes. There is one other thing I did not try, it is a garment with metal in it called Storm Defender. It keeps them from getting the static shock. I also found out these storms make arthritic dogs hurt more. The reason a dog runs in the bathroom or goes behind the toilet is they are looking for something to stop the static shock happening. God help us, if I have to I will get some kind of sound proofing material for my closet, or rig up a box covers in it that she can go in that has a fan for air flow. I just cannot do this anymore, we are both stressed out from this. The vet agreed that Tipper needs Adequan every two weeks from now on because of her trachea. I truly hope each and everyone of us stays safe during this unpredictable weather. Blessings
Patti
Glad you both got home safe and sound! I hope you find something that is safe for Tipper to take for her anxiety. Poor baby it's heart breaking to see them so frightened.
Did you have tests done today? If so which ones? and when will results be in?
Hugs!
No tests done today Vicki, only Adequan shot done. Tomorrow is her ultra sound to check her tumor, and the eye Dr. will be doing her eye check up. We go thru this every three months. It is absolutely nerve wracking, and gut wrenching. I know you have been down this path before. It is just very hard to do this every three months, but it must be done. We will be gone very early because of traffic and weather. So I will need all the angels to watch over my girl tomorrow so she has a good outcome. Blessings
Patti
I know how hard and worrisome having those tests to check tumors are. I will be praying hard that the tumor has not grown and that it even shrunk!
You are both in my thoughts and prayers for good results!
i wish you lots of strenght and luck tonight and tomorrow.
are there more storms coming up?
hope the specialist can give you something to help tipper survive those storms.
I'll wish you good luck for tomorrow now, since I expect you'll hope to have an early night, what with the early start in the morning.
Maybe the IMS will have some idea to help calm Tipper during storms, or even the eye doc.
hugs
Sharlene and molly muffin
Hi Everyone:
Tipper is resting. I just gave her Melatonin as the weather just said get ready for thunder tonite. I don't even know what to say, I am just nervous for Tipper. I hope we are gone tomorrow when it happens. I have to try to get some rest tonite if I have to drive in the dark and in the rain, oh what fun! Please just pray for my girl. Blessings
Patti
How's the melatonin working so far?
didn't notice you started it.
Don't think it will help...dogs have much better hearing and i think it is very hard to cancel the low frequency noises.Quote:
Originally Posted by goldengirl88
Have you tried calming music for dogs?
btw...pls tell me you don't pet him when he is scared...that only encourages fearful behavior.
Riding with you today, praying for the best with our sweet girl. Please be careful on the road....and don't forget to take care of YOU.
Hugs,
Leslie and the gang