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When my daughter's pom was having sinus issues because of bad teeth, they flushed his nose with a saline spray and put him on antibiotics. The antibioitcs helped the teeth and helped his sinus issue as well. When they flushed his nose green junk came out.
We will have to research this or you can speak with your vet about it.
Hi Patti, I'm so sorry that Tipper and you are not doing so well. :( I only know for a sinus infection I always have to take an antibiotic, if that's what is wrong with Tipper. I know with me whenever I have a sinus infection my sinus' drain backwards and always screw up my already defunct lungs. :(
I hope today is a better day for you both! :)
As for your comment; " The time seems to go so quickly when you get older. These months and weeks have just flown by." ....tell me about it!! :eek: :( .....Ain't it the truth!! WAY too fast for my liking!! :mad: Eli and I seem to do better when it's warmer. ..I can breathe at least in the warmer weather....Eli does pretty good too. In the winter months I have to have the manager take Eli on longer walks for me. I can't breathe in the cold air. :(
Hugs, Jo Ann and Eli
Hi Patti, From what I could read....and saw a video on a Youtube...about a yellow lab having vestibular episode there is no known cause or cure for it. Which sucks. It seems that some older dogs just get it. You just have to wait until it's over, I guess, like a seizure. The dog in the video was 13.5 yrs old..but healthy otherwise. The dog in the video the owner said took a few days for his dog to get over it. I followed the video and the man's dog got over it ..by the 3 mo video...you can follow it.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zcX0-UWig1s
Here's the video.
Hugs, Jo Ann and Eli
i really hope there will be no thunderstorm tomorrow in your area.
we do have the same weather overhere.
does tipper still need laser therapy now her back leg is better?
i do suffer from the same mucous thing as tipper does and have not found anything that works 100%.
hot and humid does not help indeed.
i hope you both have a quiet night with lots of sleep.
Patti, do you think a room humidifier would help Tipper?
The reason I asked about a chest Xray earlier, was to make sure her lungs are clear.
Hi Patti, I hope you and Tipper had a good night. Although, I'm worried you've not posted anything yet. You're usually here before me. I hope all is OK with you all. The weather here this week is going to be nasty thunder storms all off and on all week. :( I hope they're not up your way. They don't really bother us...I just think we need more sunshine. :D
I'm hoping for a good day for you and Tipper and the other babies today!
Hugs, Jo Ann and Eli
Hi Everyone:
Everything is ok we just got a late start, and I wanted to walk the dogs as the humidity is rising. Gee I do not think a humidifier would help in the air conditioning as it removes the humidity from the air. I may opt for a chest Xray and see if we can get some kind of culture to see if she has a sinus infection. It has to be something to do with the environment as it was not his bad in the winter time. She may have allergies working on her and sinus problems. I think this mucous etc. could be why her breath is not so good anymore. I will get her teeth checked too as she used to have them cleaned every year and because of the Cushings she has not had that done. I brush her teeth every day though. She slept ok last nite and when the rain started she ran in the closet. It was just lite rain and no thunder yet. It is supposed to get worse as the day goes on, so I will be giving herbs again. We have laser therapy so that will break it up a bit. She has been having a little uneasiness with that back leg this week so she needs this laser time. I changes her antihistamine form the Benadryl back to the one the IMS told me to use Chlorpheneramine. So I will see if this helps, maybe it needs to be a stronger dosage?? I think I will email the IMS and ask her, and tell her what is going on with Tipper. I like to keep in touch with her medical team anyway. She ahs more specialists than most people, but I love her and that's the bottom and only line. Blessings
Patti
Patti & Tipper
I am sorry to read that Tipper is having breathing problems. I know all to well what it is like to hear your pup struggle to breathe. Maya gets what I call snot explosions and snot will come flying out of her nose and she will be congested for hours. Benadryl does not work. I use Reiki and work with her for as long as she lets me and sometimes I can get it clear and sometimes I can't. Sending healing energy your way for both you and Tipper.
Thank you for your post and trying to get me to be less scared of Trilostane. I have always been more Holistic minded and will try less toxic choices before I go that route. Please remember that Maya is only 6. Other than the ALP and the LDDS she seems her normal self to me. If this is a slow progressing disease then I will monitor her until it gets to the point that the benefits of treatment outweigh the risks of treatment. Until we do the ultrasound I just don't know where she is in the progression of Cushings.
I haven't been reading threads for the last two days. I just don't have any tears left and it makes it hard to be optimistic. I find myself checking join dates and dog ages and how long they managed the disease. Reading about moments of hope that lead to despair and the desperation is heart wrenching. I just need to stay calm and wait for Fri.
I hope Tipper Is doing better today. You are in my thoughts.
~ Angelique Maya & Griffy
Hi Patti! There you are! :D Glad to hear you and Tipper are OK as can be expected. I know you are doing all you can to help her. Yes, a humidifier..a doctor told me to get one once. (although, I never did)....but that could help as well. And calling or emailing the IMS is sure a great start today!! :)
Eli is still hanging in. No new problems. He's eating us out of house and home though! :eek: When he's not sleeping, he's laying by his food dish! :rolleyes:
Hugs, Jo Ann and Eli
Hi Everyone:
Well it is very hot out and Tipper is passed out on the bed. We are home from laser therapy. Tipper kept squirming around today like she was uncomfortable somewhere. I hope this resolves it. I saw storms down south, and some tornado warnings. We are to get a storm late tonite. Tomorrow we have blood pressure. I want to see the vet about the Chinese herbs, and if Tipper could have a sinus infection. I tried to no avail to get an appointment at this pain clinic for this chest pain. I have a referral from my Dr. but they won't accept it, they want their own referral form filled out by my Dr. What a bunch of crap, I guess they don't need new patients as they were very difficult. I hope my Dr. does it quickly as I have the heating pad on it now, it has been a real bear! I made my appointment for blood work and echo cardiogram June 5th so I will get the dog sitter. It is only about 12 miles away, so not too bad. I can't believe it will be coming time for Tipper's ACTH already in June. I so hate doing that to her, it really gets to me. I am having trouble even moving my left arm around from this pain, so I think I will lay down with Tipper. Blessings
Patti