Tipper - adrenal tumor/breathing issues

Sending hugs to you and Tipper, this disease is so bad...Simba used to snore really bad but lately it's getting better, I hope the meds are working I guess, you just never know....hang in there hon

Valerie:
That is one of the things I was looking into, but instead I was leaning towards the pharyngeal mucocele. Since she already has trachea issues I thought it could be this particular mucocele. I am going to ask the Vet about this. If it is in her throat I think she has to have anesthesia and a scope. This is so scary I do not know what to do. I do know she is always swallowing, especially in the morning, she sticks her tongue out like a snake over and over again, and keeps swallowing like she has some fluid or mucus in her throat. What kind of symptoms does your dog have and what are they going to do about it? Prayers to You and your baby.
Patti

Letti;
Thanks for stopping by. I am just soooo tired of all these issues from this disease. It just makes me ill thinking what my poor girl has had to endure. I know she is aware of things happening to her, as when I leave a room she comes running to find me immediately. She knows if she has a problem that I will always help her. I just feel terrible for all that she has had to endure. She is such a wonderful dog she doesn't deserve any of this. If I could be granted just one miracle from God it would certainly be that all the poor unfortunate dogs suffering from this disease would be cured. This disease not only robs you of your wonderful companion, it also takes its toll on the caregivers as well. I feel like in this short time I have aged 10 years. I don't care though, as I will forge on for my precious Tipper's sake. God Help Us All and our babies as well.
Patti

Mel:
If it's not one thing it's another. it just seems to wear you down, so I know how my poor Tipper feels. Wednesday will not come soon enough for me to get the Vets insight into this. We are buried under 9 inches of snow right now that came last night. I am so glad I do not have to take Tipper any place today as our roads are really bad. How are you doing with everything. I pray every day that God will heal your heart. This disease is so destructive on the soul. Some how, somewhere, someone has to start researching this disease and find a cause and cure. Too many dogs are being stricken with this. We need a permanent cure, not just putting a bandaid on the disease with drugs. It would seem there is no incentive for anyone to study this, and I don't understand that. This has caused such tremendous heartache for so many, it needs to be irradicated. The research maybe too late for our babies, but could help prevent future cases. I am going to start looking into where you go with this idea and who can help to get something organized to do something about this disease. Knowing that my Tipper could lose her life to this infuriates me to no end. God Bless Us All and all our babies.
Patti

Hey Patti

Just checking to see how you and Tipper are today? hope some of that snow has cleared up, we had a lot this morning, Boyce loved it

Big hug

Mel
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Patti, I agree with everything you said. They need to work on finding a cure. This thing is horrible. It does take a toll on us mommies. I feel like I have aged so, so much too. My heart is so broken I can't stand it. I feel like I am going to need some professional help sooner or later.

Scoop does that same thing you were saying about the sticking his tongue out and like he's licking his upper lip or nose and then swallows. He did it quite a lot, now not quite as much. It is like he has a snotty nose or mucus. Then he would open his mouth like he is gaging. He does this other thing that seems like he has a snotty nose. Almost sounds like he is trying to blow his nose.

You are such a great mom to your Tipper. Hugs to you both.

Hi Everyone:
I may not be able to post too much depending what happens next week. I am searching for hospitals that do not have negative reviews against them. It seems to be an impossible task. Tipper may be facing surgery for a pharyngeal mucosele. I am going to discuss this with my Vet on Monday, as I am not going to the emergency room not knowing the surgeon etc. I hate to wait any longer because this can close off her airway. I am positive this is her breathing problem. It goes along with tracheal issues, and windpipe damage. The funny noises when she drinks, the labored breathing. the sticking out of her tongue trying to clear her throat, and the excessive swallowing I am sure are from this. I reasearched this until I was nearly blind from reading. They need to put her under and run a scope in her throat to determine this. I talked to the Dr. at Dechra and he said as long a her blood work etc was ok and she is stabile with the Cushings to go ahead. I need to move on this, but be cautious as this is a delicate operation if she needs it done. This can close off her airway at any given time. I am trying to contain myself until Monday to get things arranged thru my Vet. I need him for referrals etc. Other wise he is pretty much useless. I have complained to him about her breathing for months, just like with the Cushings when he ignored me, and she did have it. I am the one who made him test her and told him she had it. Oh well that is in the past now, I cannot change it. This is a salivary gland in her throat that becomes full of fluid when damaged and grows. It has to be taken care of or it will close her throat off. I am so terrified I cannot even articulate it. I am scared this operation could be the last time I see her, and if I do not do it, she may suffocate from this gland. I am going to spend all weekend doing things with her. Then get the Vet moving on Monday. I am hopeful we can find a hospital with an excellent rating, and excellent surgeon. I am sure the cost of operating will exhaust what I have saved for her treatments etc. and I am worried where I will go from there. I may not be able to answer all of you all the time so please be patient as this is a lot for me to digest. Please I am asking all of you to pray for my precious Tipper. Thank you and God Bless You all and your babies.

Mel:
Please know I will be thinking of you during this most stressful time. Please pray for my precious Tipper. God Bless you.
Patti

Patti

I will also be thinking of you both. Hope you have lots of fun this weekend together.

I have asked Tia to look out for her too

Fingers crossed whatever it is doesn't require the surgery but if it does I will be with you both in spirit willing tipper on, she still sounds
Like she has lots of fight left so surely that's half the battle.

Remember to try and take care of yourself through all of this

Big hug

Mel
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Patti,

Cornell in Stamford CT is phenominal!!! If you can get Tipper there. I would come down and wait with you.

What really gets me is all of the money spent on useless studies that no one cares about (mostly government run), when it could be helping millions of pets.

Hugs!