Tipper - adrenal tumor/breathing issues

I hope everything is ok and the tornado just went away.

Patti, as you know Zoe had two surgeries, a minor surgery to remove a growth on her neck that burst open and would not stop bleeding and her vulva surgery to remove a tumor which was very extensive as the tumor was deeper than originally thought so they also had to remove part of her vulva.

On the first surgery I expressed my concern about her thin skin but the IMS thought she had healthy skin as well so she checked it carefully and decided there was enough healthy skin that her thin skin would not be an issue. Of course we then had a lot of break through bleeding after surgery but it was in a bad spot and Zoe was oblivious to it all.

The vulva surgery we were able to develop a plan that called for a spinal block so less anesthesia could be used. That worked brilliantly and we did the same thing for my mother when she broke her hip.

My point is if you have a detailed discussion with the team taking care of Tipper's surgery, they should be able to answer your concerns.

Of course, we always worry. I know how hard it is going through two surgeries with Zoe. I just had to keep the faith it would all be ok. The post op was worse than the fasting and the surgeries. So make sure you have all your post op bases covered.

thinking of you all

hi patti, that sounds very scary, 7 miles, that is really close!
glad that tipper is doing fine so far.
hope there will be no damage at your house.
like you said, those pain clinic people do not know what pain can do to you.....
stay safe!

Hope everything is okay where you and the babies are at! 7 miles is way to close for comfort!!
Stay safe
hugs
sharlene and molly muffin

Good morning Patti.

Just wanted to check in on Tipper and see how things went yesterday. We had a bad storm too and of course I thought of her. Did you put a radio in the closet with her? The soft music and turning the night lights on helped Tia.

I know this weather isn't good for you either. I can tell when the rain is coming because my joints start hurting too. It's crazy how that happens. Take care of yourself and stop worrying about the neighbor so much. Tell his daughter you have so many things going on now that you just don't have enough hours in the day to take on anymore responsibilities. Hopefully she will understand. I know it's hard not to worry, but it's her father and it's her responsibility.

Keeping y'all in my prayers and sending love,
Donna

Hi Everyone:
We are all safe. What a nite with tornado sirens going off everywhere. I have to give my Tipper all the credit in the world. I only gave her half a pill and she was very calm. Before I gave it to her she sat on the bed and listened to some rumbles. After a while she got up and walked, not her usual panic run, to the closet. She stayed there until I got everyone together when the siren went off. Oh what a job that is especially with cats. She remained calm. This morning it started rumbling and she is panting some, but by no means scared and in a panic, which is the complete opposite of her. She is laying on the bed as I type this listening to loud rumbles of thunder!!! I am not believing this!! I did give her half a pill a few minutes ago as this is to go on all day and we have to go in the car to the vets, and I had no idea she would be this calm!!!. I am floored. I think these pills have helped her realize she can go thru this and it won't hurt her. She needs Adeauan and I need to talk to my vet about her operation. Will post later, blessings
Patti

I was thinking about you this morning as we had very heavy rain and the threat of thunderstorms, so I'm very pleased to hear that you are all safe, and very well done Tipper.
I hope the discussion with the vet goes well. I have to take Henry to the groomers.

Hi Everyone:
Wow what a busy day. We had a horrible nite and woke up to more bad weather. On the way to the vets we had hail, and pounding rain, thunder and lightening. Tipper did not enjoy the ride to say the least. The vet did get to see her in this terrified state, so that was good. She is napping from a hard morning. The roads were like lakes, the worst I have seen here. So we discussed Tipper's operation and dental. I asked him because of her situation if they could take her first, so they put her on the schedule to be the first patient done. My IMS sent me an email last nite detailing the instructions from the anesthesiologist. Some went over them. I asked him about problems with Tipper's kidneys or liver and he said with what the anesthesiologist gave him to follow she will be fine. I asked about the healing since she will have 7 of these lumps removed. I voiced my concern about her thin skin. He said in because these heal from side to side that will not be an issue. I asked aboitnthe calcium deposit on her leg and he said get rid of it, get it all done now, you do not want to leave anything and have to do this again. He said he will check her epiglottis and soft palate while intubating her to see if they are causing these noises and her struggles with breathing. I asked him on a scale from 1-10 how confident is he Tipper will do well he said 11. He tried to tell me I do not have to worry as Tipper has been so well cared for, and even though she is compromised now, he would expect her to do better than some of his healthy dogs he has had would. He said she is in the best shape of any Cushing's dog they have had. That does not comfort me. The laser therapist told me yesterday that Tipper's leg muscles are still huge. Well all I could say to that is you should have seen her when she was well. I am sorry but all these things said don't help me not worry about her as they are not thinking about the two tumors she has. You can be in the best shape in the world and a tumor can end it all. Anyway I am feeling a little better now that we went over things. I did forget to ask about her knee on the rear leg, it has the largest of the lumps. I am worried about her licking it as that is one she will be able to reach and she cannot wear an e collar because of her trachea. If we cover it it may weep and not heal good. Any ideas will be appreciated. Maybe the stockings I got her?? The air would go thru them they are very light and airy. He said she will be getting a pain and antibiotic shot too. I will be there all day as I would never ever, ever leave her. So they may let me sit at her cage, and comfort her. I got her this far, and I am not letting anything happen to her. I have to make sure I tell them if they mess with her back legs after year of laser therapy, I will be furious. So she had her Adequan shot and he was looking in her eyes etc. He did not charge me for an office visit as he is probably going to slam me with this operation! The IMS also said Tipper does very well under anesthesia. We got home I cooked, did chores, got thru the mail, fed the babies, and I am exhausted. Tomorrow Elvis goes to the traveling vet so I have the sitter lined up. Then we can rest for the remainder of the week. Blessings
Patti

So glad Tipper is doing well with storms now that is awesome! and I am so happy to hear the IMS thinks she will comes through with flying colors! Drs vets usually do not say such things unless they are certain. But I hear ya about still being concerned and worried I would be too because its not their babies. But keep telling yourself all the positive comments made abut Tipper being in good shape for surgery. I will be keeping Tipper and you in my prayers for a successful surgery and complete quick recovery for Tipper.

Hi Everyone:
Well it is rumbling and pouring here with really bad wind blowing sideways like the straight line winds. I decided not to dose Tipper. She was doing ok again until Toby barked. If I did not know better I would say he is doing it on purpose to get back at her! Thanks Vicki Tipper is my universe so I am still worried. I caught that sentence about injectable antibiotics being hard on the kidneys. I never knew that and he is going to give her a shot of them after the operation, what about that??? Any opinions please. Tipper listened to quite a bit of rumbling and then went in the closet I turned the fan on and shut the door as much as possible and the tv is up. I think she will do ok with this one it seems more rain than thunder at the moment. I do not want to use these meds unless I have to. This is like a monsoon I have never seen it like this. Blessings
Patti

Hi Patti,

I cant answer that but I did remember to ask you are you giving Vetoryl the day of the surgery? We skipped Zoe's dose that day per her surgeon and IMS when she had the vulva surgery. Because she did so well, we were able to resume it the next day.