Tipper - adrenal tumor/breathing issues

hmm don't think I'd heard that about the injectable antibiotics. Interesting.

Glad she seems to be doing pretty good with the storms while at home now. I can see where she'd be rattled by one if in the car though.

I think Tipper will come through the surgery fine because they have a plan for her anthesia and that is good thing to have.

Hope your storms let up soon. We had a nasty one here yesterday, but not as bad right at my house. Up close to Judi though, about 15 minutes from her house they had a tornado that did a lot of damage. 100 homes condemned I've heard due to tornado damage. :(

hugs
Sharlene and molly muffin

hi patti, when is tipper due for her surgery? maybe i missed it in your thread.
i think the ab shot just lasts for 24 hours and you will have to give pills for 3 or 4 days.
at least this is how it is done in my country.
i never had a dog with lumps, but i read a lot about it on this forum.
do you know why tipper has so much of them?
glad, that tipper is doing fine so far in those awful storms.

Hi Everyone:
I was reading up on injectable antibiotics after Vicki mentioned they are hard on the kidneys I came upon all kinds of warnings for Cerenia. Many dogs died from it and it stayed in their system for ions. Many people putting warnings on Facebook etc. I think this was stroke of luck that I saw this. They want to give Tipper an antibiotic injection, and it is not happening. Just give me the pills, this scared the crap out of me. I am warning both these vets to never give it to Tipper. If you are going to be doing anything with your dog that involves injectable antibiotics, please read about this first if your Dr. Could possibly use it on your dog. Thundering like crazy, and sirens going off again. Tipper went out in pouring rain and thunder and peed!!!! This is blowing my mind. Yahoooo Tipper!!! Blessings
Patti

Patti, I think it must be the antibiotic "Convenia" that you are worried about and not "Cerenia." Cerenia is an anti-nausea medication. Are you certain it is Convenia that your vet is planning to use? It is a long-lasting antibiotic, but there are other injectables that are used temporarily as a bridge because they offer quicker protection/coverage than do oral agents. I think there are times when injectables can be important tools, and I am puzzled by a blanket warning against them all, as a class. Have you read somewhere that all injectables are especially dangerous? Do you know which specific one your vet is planning to use, and why?

Marianne

Good morning Patti.
Tipper is doing fantastic! A little panting is ok and the fact that she will sit for a while before going into the closet is amazing. I'm impressed!

The rain finally stopped here, at least for a while. We had a hot beautiful day here in Alabama. Too bad I had to work!

Much love and prayers,
Donna

Just a short post. Tipper does take cerenia for stomach upset and when typing that warning last nite I did in fact mean covenia but my brain typed cerenia as Mariannes said. Sorry if you were worried unnecessarily by my goofy brain thinking one thing and typing another. Blessings
Patti

Hi Everyone:
I am impressed too Donna. This is a world's first that Tipper can sit and listen to thunder without going berserk. I am so happy that some how she is starting to deal with this better as we are to have it for another week. I have never seen so much rain, or heard so much thunder here ever. When she went out in the pouring rain to go potty, I was really crying tears of happiness inside, as that is something that never, ever, ever would have happened before, she would have just held it. It was actually thundering while she was peeing too, I can't hardly believe it. God is watching out for her and knows she can't take any more, or maybe all the cush babies are watching out for her whatever the case I am so grateful. I have to take Elvis tonite to the traveling vet. He won't be allowed any food after 12 noon as they put him under to do his nails, beak, and wings and check him over thoroughly. I hope it is not pouring as it is 25 miles in the dark and I don't want rain too. Now onto the Covenia. I am having the techs write on all the charts that I so not under any circumstances want this for any of my animals. It sacred the day lights out of me and I am glad I read all the warnings before they gave my Tipper a shot, if by chance they use it. My vet never keeps up on anything so it would not surprise me. Tipper is my rock star after last nite I am so amazed at her, I can't quit thinking about it, it was so great! Everywhere around here it is flooded many towns 5-8000 houses with water filling up in them. One whole town all the houses have water inside. It is raining now and not showing signs of letting up. After today we have the rest of the week off, or at least the animals do. I am so swollen and painful from all this rain, I could hardly get out of bed this morning. Actually this keyboard gets my fingers and hands going as they are really stiff. I am making Tipper a bed that can be removed from the front seat of my car. I ordered foam rubber that came. I have a board I am covering with a vinyl table cloth. I am putting 4 inches of heavy duty foam on top of that, and then her pillows. I have a leg to attach to go down to the floor in the front to support it. She always sat in her car seat like in her avatar. She is so uncomfortable in it now that she is sick that she lays on the seat on top of pillows, but can no longer see out. That is why I am making this so she can lay down on long trips to the hospital and be comfortable, and she can see out instead of laying there listening to what is going on around her. It will be so I can just pick it up and remove it if anyone needs to use the seat. Blessings
Patti

Hi Patti,

wow that is a lot of water. You've just been getting it nonstop it seems. So glad that Tipper is doing good right now with all the rain.

Do you have some way to anchor that with the seatbelt or something? I was just thinking of Flynn going flying when that kid on the bike came out in front of Trish's car. That would be so scary, so definitely need a good way to make it secure.

No I won't be having any of that antibiotic for molly either. Not that anyone has ever suggested it but if so, now we know.

Good luck tonight with Elvis

hugs
Sharlene and molly muffin

Hi Everyone:
Just got back with Elvis and my Tipper was crying for me. Elvis gave us all a scare tonite. After he put Elvis under, and was working on him, the assistant went to hold Elvis so the Dr. could do his beak, and that's when the Dr. normally shuts the gas off. When he did Elvis did not breath, the Dr. grabbed him and knew just what to do and then he breathed. He let out a big yell, and we all laughed as we were all nervous seeing that. He was a bit groggy this time, but got out of it soon after. The Dr. keeps you there, then does a final check of them before you can leave. He talked on the way home, and I gave him a treat since he had been fasted since 12 noon. He loves graham crackers so I gave him a piece with peanut butter. He's all ok now resting in his cage. That's done for 6 months. Tipper and Toby are now passed out after they got their attention. Its been a long day, and I am turning in early tonite. Blessings
Patti

What a scare for you! Glad to hear that Elvis is doing fine now.

Hugs, Lori