Tipper - adrenal tumor/breathing issues

I love places that let you bring your pets! It's good for everyone and gives the pets something new to experience.

Hi Everyone:
It is threatening to storm and I was trying to catch up from this morning. I am having to watch the sky and the weather with Tipper. The dogs both walked this morning because it is really hot and humid so they are in for the day. I hope I do not have to medicate Tipper. I am going to go over a few more things next week with my vet about her operation that I thought of. I have so me socks I bought her that are really tights so I am glad I have them to go over her legs, and to keep her from scratching. We are still working on the perpetual haircut. She slept in the closet again last nite, so I have resigned myself to knowing she will do it until winter. Now today she heard some lawn mowers, but they did not seem to bother her, I am assuming the cortisol was higher. I am having to go to the bank so I will post later. Blessings
Patti

Wow thundering like you would not believe! Tipper sat here until this big loud rumble shook the house and she ran in the closet. This is supposed to go on all nite and tomorrow too. I am so thankful she has these meds as I don't know what I would have done with day after day of storms. She is just resting in the closet, no panic so that is good. Hope everyone stays safe in yet more bad weather. Blessings
Patti

Wow - it seems like there is no respite from the storms. Is it usual for this time of year?

It's so kind of you to take Tipper to visit Delora. Our UK neighbour developed dementia so we used to take Hamish to visit her every morning and evening (so we could see how she was doing) and she used to give him a treat (we'd take bags of charcoal bones for her to give to him). She often forgot our names, but never Hamish's, and we'd often have to remind her where the bones were, but she was always so pleased to see him.

I have never really seen it like this ever. The thunder was so loud and so much lightening. Toby did start to bark, but decided to nap instead. Yes my old neighbor Delora has it hard, so I just try to do nice things for her if I can. She loves my dogs, especially Tipper. It probably made her whole day. Tipper is still in the closet, I am not wanting to look in there and get her going, so I just wait and hope all is good. It poured just sheets of rain, you could not see out the windows. What are charcoal bones I never heard that before? Blessings
Patti

Thinking of you and Tipper. Glad these meds are helping her. Even with these bad storms she seems to be reacting better.

It's true, people will remember animals sometimes when they won't remember anything else. My dad had Alzheimers and he didn't recognize my face, but he remember his cat Stompers name and would ask about him.

It's a good thing to take Tipper to visit her.

Yes I know, I couldn't resist I'm peeking in, after working over time today.

hugs
Sharlene and molly muffin

Just dog bones that include charcoal, which is supposed to help with gas :D
These are the ones we now get for Henry (although they are on hold for the next few weeks)
http://www.sportmix.com/dog/biscuitsCharcoal.php

Tipper does get gas at times from the Fromm's. She never got it as much with her other food. Well we had one heck of a storm, and it just started up again. Tipper went out twice and went potty. She was not shaking, no panting, and was not crazy nervous so this is a good thing. She even came out of the closet on the bed for a while, but now went back to go to sleep. I am so grateful that she can be calm during this. I am worried when this wears off in the nite and the storm is still going. This is just such an improvement that I think she is feeling more confident she can handle the noise. It will also be going on tomorrow. Oh well good day to clean. Blessings
Patti

Way to go Tipper :D :D :D

Good morning Patti.

We are having those dang storms too. If the thunder starts off rumbling, Tank is ok, but if it's a very loud one he jumps and barks. We don't say anything though. I certainly don't want a repeat of Tia and storms.

I'm so happy Tipper is adjusting to the storms. I think her safe place (the closet) is helping her too.

Have a great day.
Donna