Tipper - adrenal tumor/breathing issues

Eeeek That would be scary. Good thing Elvis didn't know what was going on, or he'd be having something to say about the whole thing. hahahah

hugs
Sharlene and molly muffin

What we go through for our babies! But we love them and will do most anything for them. I'm so happy for you and Tipper. Most people would just look at you like you were crazy when you cried because Tipper went out to pee in the rain, but to those of us that have (had) babies that are deathly afraid of storms, it's a BIG accomplishment (Dang I'm crying for her!!).

Please stay safe in the bad weather. I know how quickly the rain can turn into floods.

Sending love and prayers,
Donna

Hi Everyone:
Thank you for thinking of Elvis. That sure scared the daylights out of me. I think the assistant that holds the bird in a towel had him wrapped up too tight. The vet kept watching his eyes and tapping him and when he did not breath my stomach hit the floor. He really took a deep breath and gasped and everyone was happy. Even though he has been a little brat the last few weeks biting etc. I know and the Dr. confirmed it is his hormones and mating season is around the corner. He lost some needed weight and was in real good shape other wise. Well so glad I do not have to do it again for 6 months. Tipper was in the closet last nite again so I have resigned myself to her sleeping there for the rest of the summer. When winter comes she knows there will be no storms hopefully and she will ease up. She is having a little trouble with that back leg. I hope she did not hit it on anything last nite while I was gone with Elvis. The dogs have walked and it is to get hot so they will be in for the day. Tipper is doing ok with all her meds, and I am dreading the ACTH coming up in July. She is doing well and not bugging me for food, so I know she is low on cortisol, she just seems to be one of those dogs that do better low. It does make me nervous though I have to admit I am always watching for signs. Blessings
Patti

Donna:
Thank you for thinking of my girl. That is a really major accomplishment for her going potty in a storm with thunder going off! Hope you have calm, good weather this weekend. Our weather in the states seems to be going really haywire. Everyone is commenting on all these storms. Blessings
Patti

Wow, Patti! I see what you mean about Elvis!! So happy that he's OK now! That would have been a heart stopping moment for anyone! :eek:

Sorry, you are having so many storms and rain! :( It's supposed to rain here today as well! Tipper seems to be doing great! I know what you mean about her not going out when it's raining and especially thundering.....Eli never did before either. He would never get wet! Now, for some reason..he'll go out in the rain. (That is when I can get him now, out the door!) LOL

I'm hoping for you that we get some of your rain..surely NOT all of it though!! We could send some over to Iris! ;)

I also use a seat belt harness for Eli in the car when we're out. He can sit and laydown..but you probably have one already. He goes crazy when I pull that out, because he knows he gets to go along..but when it's this hot I hate taking him anywhere. :( Sometimes though, I'll just take him for a short ride to look around and back home again. :D

JoAnn:
Yes I have one of those seat belt halters for Tipper to I try to keep her as safe as possible and this helps a lot even though she is well behaved in the car or anywhere for that matter things can happen. I have her bed in the car really secures also. It will be good for her when we have to go to the hospital as that is a long ride for her. Hope it is not too bad a the dentist today.

Hi Everyone:
I did not imagine this morning that I would be saying this, but it is raining!!! Tipper went outside and a drop hit her on the head and she went into a panic. After going outside the other nite in a storm, I know her cortisol must be lower tonite. She started quivering and pulling out of her harness, but she is in bed right now sleeping. Well I guess I can add ESP to her list of attributes as as soon as I finished typing the previous sentence, she got up and went in the closet!! I have been trying to trim those furry feet of hers, and she's not having it. She looks like a mini Clydesdale with those feet. Elvis is fine today and even acting like his sweet self. Tipper is doing very well with her hunger, there are no issues at nite like when she would just beg non stop for food. I am thankful as that is very hard to deal with, and hard on the dog. I am hoping she can stay on this current dose, and that her blood work is good. I am thankful she is as good as she is with having two tumors. Hoping for sunshine when we wake up!
Blessings
Patti

rain...really? ha, ha!
the farmers overhere are in need of some [a lot] so, send some this way!
hope there will be sunshine next morning. so all of you can take a sun bath.
i missed the news, so i will watch it online to hear what our weather forecast is.
today was 20C. so, very good for walking cush doggies..
sleep well all of you!

Wow Patti - I'm just catching up on Tipper's thread. Here in NC, we have had more storms than I can count, but nothing like what you've had. Luckily, Chloe isn't scared of storms - when it thunders, she barks back at the thunder! That really was a scare with Elvis, so I'm glad everything turned out OK.

Sounds like Tipper is doing pretty well, so that is always a blessing. Keep doing what you're doing, because it seems to be working!:D

Good morning Patti.

We had another storm yesterday afternoon. Sammy had the two outside and there was a really loud thunder. He said Tank jumped and ran for the house. Scared the heck out of him, but not Tanzee. I told him not to act like it is a big deal. I don't want to start that with him.

I'm keeping all the flood victims in my prayers. It's a horrible situation to be in. I even dreamed about it last night. Just terrible.

Hope everyone has a good weekend. Sending love and prayers.
Donna