Tipper - adrenal tumor/breathing issues

Hi Everyone:
I am home!!! Thanks for watching over me. Last nite was the worst nite ever since we lived here.. The thunder was relentless. Huge booms that shook the house and get booming and shaking the house for what seemed like hours. I had given Tipper some storm meds before bed. The first low rumbles she slept through, and then they increased in intensity and got louder. Toby barked at one loud one, woke up Tipper unfortunately, and she ran to the closet. It did this all nite long until I got up at 345am! I did not want to go to the closet because Tipper would!d get anxious, so I got ready in the bathroom, left the lights out in my room and left her in the closet. The sitter came last nite and was in the spade bedroom. I just quietly left, but was afraid that something happened to Tipper, so as soon as I knew they were up , I called home to check her. I hope this did no damage to her eyes! We are supposed to get it again today. I saw my Dr. And he is referring me to a pain management Dr.near me. The bad part is my mammogram is due again, and there is no way I can do it I would be screaming. When my Drmy Dr. Listened to my chest, just him touching me there made me want to scream. I also have to go for an echo cardiogram. I am a so tired from all this traveling. I took my boots and camera and went to the cemetery where my best friend is. Would you believe I drove there and the huge gates were locked, so I could not get in to see where she was, I was very upset about this all he way
home, as I needed to see where she was laid to rest. This cemetery is usually open so I don't know why it was locked, most don't even have gates. I hope my Tipper never has to suffer through a note like last nite ever again. I am praying it does not start today as she will have a nervous breakdown. Blessings
Patti

Oh geez here we go again, the weather said these storms will be here until Thursday. We are to get one after 800pm . I have some meds ready for Tipper God I hope she does nt have another nite like last nite. My neighbor told me that is the worst thunder he ever heard here. I have made the final arrangements for Deloras cat with the lady getting her, so she will be gone tomorrow. I have been crying about it, as Delora said to me last nite, I miss my cat and I know she is happy if she is with you. I feel like I am betraying her trust, but I feel it is necessary because I do not want her to be hurt by anything else, as her son has done enough. I have a hard time sending an animal to another home, and this is very sad for me. I took some nice pictures of her and blew one up on the computer for Delora to put on her wall.God help us. Blessings
Patti

Oh geezz, seems the storms will never stop doesn't it. That is scary the ones you had last night. That kind of thunder gives one the heebeejeebees. I have a friend out in the dessert in California, who told me they are having the worst wind/dust storms she's ever seen in her 20 years of living out there.

Hopefully Tipper and you will be okay and not stress too much with the herbs. You have to be careful not to project your fears for her, as she will know you are worried and scared. I know you know that but calm is important for both of you.

That is a good idea about the picture for Delora. I'm sure she misses her cat very much.

hugs
Sharlene and molly muffin

that weather sounds terrible......but unfortunately you can not do anything about it.
can't your vet make an exception for this terrible days and give her some real seditives?
normally one would not be happy about it, but you really wish she would be hard of hearing or even deaf in her old age.................maybe that would help her.
and like sharlene said, stay calm or at least act to stay calm, dogs will copy that behavior.
i don't think it will do delora any good to know that her cat is replaced.
i know you have found her a good home, and fooling delora is the best thing you can do.
i once inherited a cat from a client whom i worked with for 10 years.
she was everything to him, but she was too afraid of my dogs, so i had to replace her too [to a very good home]. i never told him and he died thinking she was with me for the rest of her life.
it gave him the peace he needed, and so it will comfort delora.
so you and i did not have an other choice.

I agree, Delora's cat is in a good home and that is most important. Why worry her to tell her that she isn't with you? That would do no good.

I'm so sorry about the storms and how they scare Tipper. That would upset me too. I wonder if she senses your stress as well and that heightens her fear?

Please take care of yourself too Patti. We can't control everything. If we could, Cushings wouldn't exist. Hugs.

Hi Patti,

I just saw this article by Dr. Karen Becker on facebook and thought you might find something you haven't tried for Tipper's anxiety during thunderstorms.

http://healthypets.mercola.com/sites...paign=20140513

Hi Everyone:
Well that last two days Tipper has been panting and I am attributing it to the storms making her cortisol shoot up. She seems fine right now event though it is hot and humid. They are to be gone tomorrow so thank the Lord for that. She has walked this morning and did fine. We were to have thunder last nite so I gave her meds before bed time. She was sleeping nicely on the bed when Toby decided to bark at something. She got up and never looked to see what it was and ran straight to the closet. I was so mad at him she was doing really well. I am having to make an appointment with a pain management place today as it may take me a while to get in with a specialist. Delora's cat leaves today at 3pm. I tried to no avail to get my neighbor to keep her, as it makes me cry thinking of doing this to her, but he would not do it. I am hoping the lady gives her a wonderful home as she will be scared for a while with no familiar faces. I still miss Grace, she was wonderful. I need to catch up on things here today, and Tipper's chicken order is in so I need to go and pick it up. I hate even the thought of getting back in the car. I am going to tell the pain Dr. about my knee and see if he can help with that too. Blessings
Patti

Hi Everyone:
Can you believe another storm and thunder!!! I medicated Tipper she ran in the closet. We just cannot keep this up. I am really getting concerned for her and her eyes. Toby could care less what it is doing! I am going to see if she will come out for food.

We're having thunder here now and molly is having the shakes and restless.

Sometimes she is under my feet and chair, other times she is pacing around. We haven't had That much thunder but just a couple is enough to set her off. First time really this year that we've had the thunder. I am currently, ignoring her, other than to talk to her in a patient voice, continue on my normal routine. She can go behind the couch if she wants, the tv is on loudly in the living room so I might go in there in a bit. I think she will settle if I don't react to the thunder or to her shaking. (I read the article that Glynda posted) and I'm definitely not saying, it's okay, it's okay as that reenforces the fear. (according to the article). So, I'm giving it all a whirl and will let you know how things go. If she just does this for a bit and then settles down, I'm going to call it a win.

Hope that you and Tipper get through the storms okay.

hugs,
sharlene and molly muffin

Hi Everyone:
I got her out of the closet with treats. She is shaking like she's going to have a breakdown. I think the meds are helping her to cope some what. I just keep talking and walking around and acting like nothing is wrong. If it goes away soon she will be ok. I am worried about damage from this however. She is panting again really a lot. I am ignoring her and talking to Toby. As long as Toby does not bark and start her up we are ok. She is laying on the bed listening to the rumbles of thunder, which is a huge improvement, she has never done this. I hope it just calms down and she falls asleep. Blessings
Patti