Tipper - adrenal tumor/breathing issues

Hi Patti,
So happy to read that the new dose helped to keep Tipper from being spooked by the storms! What a relief that there's something that worked to keep her from all the usual distress which is not good for her...really happy for you, especially with thunder storm season here.

When you mentioned lumps do mean lipomas? Trixie has one and it feels a little smaller lately. From what I read they often can develop with age. I also assumed that the uneven distribution of fat caused by Cushings must have something to do with getting them, at least I would think that's a possibility.
I've added a 4mg capsule back into Trixie's dose in the morning..so it's been about 3 days and no more panting or rapid breathing. So glad I had some on hand.
Looks like a lot of unsettled weather here this week....we had no good walk today as it was raining and Trixie is really acting down in the dumps without any decent exercise..maybe tomorrow will dry enough for a morning walk, she is so used to that walk.
Hope both you and Tipper have a better night's sleep tonight.

Barbara

Good morning Patti.

The bottle said to give Tia 1 mg of Valium, but I only gave her 1/2 mg because a whole one made her so groggy she couldn't even hold her head up. She never had a reaction to it though. I'm so glad it's helping Tipper. I worry about her.

You still haven't heard from the pain clinic? What in the the world is the hold up?? Doctors these day act like they are God, but don't care if they help you or not. It's a shame.

Gotta get ready for work. Sending love and prayers.
Donna

Hi Everyone:
Yes it is dark and the threat of rain looms in the air. The dogs have already walked so they got some exercise. Last nite it was getting dark out and you could feel the dampness and Tipper panted a bit. She was drinking a little more water than usual the last 2 days also. I have to keep an eye on that. She did sleep for a while in bed, and the congestive noise came back!! So now I am leaning toward allergies. She slept the most part of the nite in the closet again, that has become her safe haven, and I don't blame her after all she ahs been through this season already. She also slept in a half an hour which was a treat until Toby started barking for us to get up, that little stinker!! Tipper did have white matter in her eyes this morning too, so it must be allergies and no more antibiotics then. I cut her hair on her butt yesterday, I held treats in one hand and the scissors in the other. She get so nasty about her butt being wiped and you can't let her in the house when she has poop on her! So I am hoping that helps the situation. I am not wanting to dose her for just rain so I am trying to keep track of the weather report and look out the window. This is still not as nerve wracking as before, so for that I am thankful. Donna Tipper takes 2mg whole. That seemed to put her in a good place where she did not have anxiety, but yet was not zonked out. It did make her a little tired and the down side is that she did take a nap later and then was up that nite quite a lot. It is still better that her being a nervous wreck, trying to dig thru the floor, running in and out of the closet and having her blood pressure affect her eyes and heart. I just wish the vet would have listened to me sooner and she would not have suffered like she has been. So with that under control I can say we are fortunate indeed that she is doing well otherwise. Now our next hurdle will be to get her ACTH, dental, and lumps removed without causing any harm to her. Then if her tumor has not changed we will be truly blessed. Could we be so fortunate? I pray we are. I am anxious to see a blood report on her too. I am now looking for the special instructions in my file from the cardiologist to be done in order that Tipper has no problems with her heart for this dental. I need to go over this with both Dr.s before her surgery to make sure there are no mistakes. Blessings
Patti

Finally, something that helps Tipper get through the storms. That's great Patti.

Great news, Patti!! :D I'm soooooo happy for Tipper and you!! Now, you can all get some rest! I know you worry about her so, and I know how scared she gets. This really seems to be the answer!! I have no clue why some doctors just don't seem to listen when people talk!! :( ...There's just no excuse for it! What's up with the pain clinic? If I didn't know better I'd have thought you lived in around me!! :eek:

Hi Everyone:
So glad I did not dose Tipper. When it is just going to rain, I think she can handle that. It has not started, but Tipper knows and went in her closet. I am turning in early as I cleaned this whole house and I am tired. Called the pain clinic, no referral yet, so they say. I am calling my Dr. tomorrow and tell him, he will get things done. Tomorrow morning is blood pressure , we are supposed to have very bad storms with possible tornadoes. I have to plan her meds well for this. Blessings
Patti

hi patti, i am shocked that you still do not have an apointment at the pain clinic!
but glad that the valium did help tipper survive the storm.
do you think the bp will be accurate when there are storms and tornado's?
i hope you will think about your safety too.
driving in a storm/tornado...brrr!

Maybe tomorrow will not turn out as bad as they think. I'll have my fingers crossed. Glad you are getting some rest tonight Hopefully anyway.

We're suppose to have storms and possible thunderstorms here tomorrow and thursday. I might work from home on Thursday if still predicting thunder though. I have to get up early anyway to get over and vote so will check weather when I get back and see. I don't like to be away from molly if there is thunder or lightening. She would freak.

hugs
Sharlene and molly muffin

Good morning Patti.
So happy that Tipper didn't have to take any meds. I thought about her last night because it stormed here, all night. How much does she weigh? Tia was 14 pounds and 1mg did her in. She would literally fall over when she tried to stand, so I gave her half.

Take care,
Donna

Hi Patti
Thinking about you & Tipper. Was happy to read that the Valium helped her deal with the storms easier. The less stress for her the better. Hopefully no more storms coming your way.

Hugs Angelique Maya & Griffy Wiffy