Tipper - adrenal tumor/breathing issues

Hi Everyone:
The dogs were llama watching today. We could not stay long as it was too hot for Tipper. My elderly neighbor called me from the dollar store in town, and asked if I could help him get his car started. He said the key would not turn to start the car. I went up with Tipper and left the air on for her. I got in his car and turned the steering wheel back and forth, and the key turned and it started. He was so happy, I could tell he was still not feeling well so no big deal. The time on the porch was limited as Tipper was too hot today. They are both passed out in the air conditioning. It was nice not cooking too much. I seldom eat hot dogs, but Nathans is my favorite, so I grilled a few and gave some to my elderly neighbor. A lot of my neighbors are having cook outs with their dads. I sure miss my dad so much and just try to keep busy today. Tipper has laser therapy Tuesday and Wednesday is Adequan . I saw the weather and it is nothing but sforms for the next seven days!!! This should be a real challenge. Blessings
Patti

hi patti, i miss my dad too.
a -not cooking- hot dog day is good.
lazy sunday.
our shops are closed on sunday.
7 days of storms? not good!
hope you hear from the pain clinic tomorrow!
i have to go to bed now, so sleep well.

Hi Everyone:
Well the doggie have already walked as we are to get a storm and I wanted to get the exercise in. Has anyone else heard about those mosquitoes in the Caribbean? I am always on the look out for them near my dogs. God knows we do not need more issues. I am waiting until the pain clinic opens to call them. The doggies had a good weekend, but Tipper continues to go to the closet to sleep. It really makes me feel bad. I asked Sharlene this and now I will ask everyone the same thing. Because Tipper's fluids have to be restricted during her surgery does anyone think that is going to cause issues with her liver? If so do you think it will just be temporary? I know my cats have required extra fluid to get the anesthesia cleared out, as one was not feeling well afterward for some time. The more I think of this the less inclined I am to do it. I was watching Tipper yesterday on the porch for the few minutes she stayed out, and this disease has really ages her. The brown mask she used to have is so light now it is barely detectable compared to how it was. She looks like a grey haired old lady. He eyelashes etc. are even turning. It is really troubling to see these changes in her physical appearance. Well Tipper is at the window wanting to go at it with the Blue jays as they are fighting all the birds off the feeders again. I have to give them credit, they know how to survive. We are to get storms for seven days so this will be a real test with Tipper. Blessings
Patti

The Caribbean virus is really nasty, not as bad as the one in the middle east, but still bad and the Caribbean one is mosquito born, but from what I understand, the type of mosquito that carries the virus isn't adaptable to our climates. However, people coming back from somewhere, that they caught it could maybe spread it to another person.
That is just what I've heard, I think they did a medical report on it as we have many people who got to the Caribbean in the winter time from Canada.
I'm kind of glad we didn't go this year since it was bad down there, with over 100,000 report to have it in Dominican Republic.

It is always hard to see our furbabies age. Any sign of them getting older or sickness is just sad to watch.

Hope the storms pass you by
hugs
Sharlene and molly muffin

It is. I noticed that even Daisy's whiskers had turned white last week! I almost pulled one out thinking that it was cat fur or something else stuck to her face. Then I realized what is was. She just looked at me like "really mom? You don't recognize MY whiskers yet?"

Hi Everyone:
Well guess who has an appointment with the pain clinic??? The bad part is that it is over a month away. Are these people kidding me?? It has looked bad outside several times today, and I have been watching the weather. I am so glad I have not even thought about dosing Tipper. We will just ride this one out as it is to continue until Sunday! Tomorrow is laser therapy, oh lord I have to buy another 5 sessions. It seems to get used up so fast. I am not complaining, I will walk on hot coals to keep my girlie going, it just gets so hard to manage. I noticed her one rear leg bothering her today, so it is good we go tomorrow.Wednesday she gets Adequan, and Thursday Elvis goes to the traveling vet to get his nails and wings clipped, and his beak removed, just kidding, but maybe not, he has been so mean this past week. He even got nasty when poor Toby went up to his cage to see him, and he loves Toby. So we have many appointments to go to this week. It is very hot like 85 and very humid. We are to have high 90s for the rest of the week. Tipper and Toby are passed out already! The cat was yowling last not and kept me awake for most of the note. I found fur from one on the floor in the living room upon getting up, so I guess they were fighting as they sometimes do. Lucky always starts it as my Chance is and has always been the most gentlecat I have ever had, so I know who the culprit is! At nite Chance likes to sit on the back of the sofa and watch what is going on in the neighborhood and for some reason it irks Lucky, so Lucky will sneak up behind him and swat him for no reason. I have caught him doing it many times. Chance just does not understand Lucky's nastiness. Chance never even strikes back at him he is so gentle, so Lucky just keeps it up until I stop it. Hope all stays quiet tonite. Blessings
Patti

Hi Everyone:
Well guess who has an appointment with the pain clinic??? The bad part is that it is over a month away...................

really? .... you will have to wait 1 month.............ggrrrr!
hope the storms will be without thunder and lightning.
my ian is blue merle, so he is already sort of grey in his face his whole life.
the weather was cooler today, and ian found a football in the streets and was very happy!
just like before the cushing. he is feeling very well!
good luck with the trips in the bad weather.

Patti, I was going to say on my thread and forgot. Liquids and anthesia are not a good combination. That is why they don't want her to have too much before going under for surgery. I'd think it would be worse if she had a bunch to drink before hand.
hugs
Sharlene and molly muffin

Patti, I just want to check if you are asking about restricting fluids prior to the operation, or is the vet planning to do something different during the operation?
Hamish had 3 lumps removed when he was around 11 - one was a very small lump on his ear (and the reason for the op as he would scratch his ear and I was worried he might catch the lump and make it bleed) plus another small one and a fatty lump the size of a tennis ball on his chest. We had to withhold food and water from around 8pm the night before (he wasn't happy!) but he was allowed to eat / drink the evening of the operation (although he was rather groggy so not overly interested). I'm not sure if it will help as he was healthy at the time but it took around 2-3 weeks for everything to heal fully. About 2 months later he developed two more large fatty lumps in his groin area but they never bothered him so we just left them.

Sorry to hear about the wait for the pain clinic - did you ask them to call you if they got any cancellations? I have to book at least 3 months ahead to get an appointment with the podiatrist, but they do try to fit you in if they get cancellations.

Patti, I am glad MC and Sharlene are asking about your concern about fluid restriction because I, too, have been hoping to clarify your specific worry. The pre-anesthetic "nothing by mouth" restriction is just to make sure that the stomach will be empty and nothing can be vomited up and aspirated. After the surgery, I think it is usually the restoration of kidney function, rather than liver, that is the bigger concern in direct relation to fluids. Changes in blood pressure and fluid volume can throw the kidneys "off," as it were. But if necessary, IV rehydration can be started. I know certain anesthetic agents can be hard on the liver, so that can be a concern. But is there something in particular about Tipper that has you especially worried about her liver in conjunction with the few hours that she would be fasted before the surgery?