Tipper - adrenal tumor/breathing issues

Hi Patti,

They showed some awful snowstorm heading to Ohio yesterday, I hope it did not end up at your house.

Thinking of you and Tipper and I want you to know we are with you, you are not alone.

Patti, Saying prayers that Tipper is fine.
Sending big hugs to you both.

Patti,

Just checking in on you and Tipper. I hope you both got some rest and you're both doing okay.

Julie & Hannah

To All The Wonderful Family On Here:
We have been hit by yet another terrible storm, and so has Pittsburgh. I don't know how I will get Tipper to Pittsburgh when they call as the roads are treacherous. I will have to think of something.
Here is the rest of the emergency room visit info. As I said, I at least had my wits about me to ask for the owner( DR.). I did get him. Unfortunately, I never let anyone take Tipper in a room without me, and since this was a first time for me there, I did not know the protocol. The tech comes and triages the animal without you, gets the Dr. in the room and comes to get you. When I got to the room, the Dr. was putting Tipper's back legs thru range of motion for some reason and I yelped please stop. He said I am done and he proceeded to go over her whole body. Yes I know you guessed it, Tipper is now limping. I could just scream. I do not know why he had to check that when she was there for her breathing. I needed help so I kept my mouth shut, which is very unusual for me. My baby needs to breathe and the was my main focus. So after examining her he said he would get the surgeon, and IMS for her.
What I really need to vent about is my lousey no good Vet that I always tell everyone about. When we got into the treatment of Tipper's cushings I made an agreement with him if he gave me his cell phone number I would never abuse the privilige, and only call in a life threatening emergency, since we are in the country and have no emergency vet hospital. Well the Saturday night that I had to hold Tipper's head up all night, I was so nervous to call him during the nite so I unwillingly waited until 8:30 am. as not to get screamed at. When I called he did not answer. I left a voice mail telling him I need him to call me I have a bad situation with Tipper. An hour later after I had already started to Pittsburgh he called and very matter of factly said ' oh what's up with Tippers." I explained it to him and he said" are you taking her to Pittsburgh?" I told him I was and he said " well let me know what happens." He never even offered me any type of assistance whatsoever. Never even told me what to do, gave me 0000 help!!!!! I swear he makes me want to throw up, I despise him so much. All he cares about is money. At the hospital I asked the Dr. to take care of any referrals, as my Vet was a lousey no goood_______. Yes you can fill in the blanks! He said that mystified him why a Vet would be like this. This Vet has still not even called me to see if Tipper is even alive, and it is Monday morning. I have to go get her xrays as the surgeon wants to see and compare them in the hospital, so I had better not run into him or he is toast. I cannot even imagine being a Vet and not caring about my patients, especially helpless animals that cannot speak up for themselves. I will only use him for tests, and RX'S as I will never trust him. I wish I could just burn that bridge, but I am in the country, so I will tolerate his ineptness for the sake of my baby. I may still look around again in hopes of finding a real Vet.
I was so nervous for Tipper when I got there and went inside I asked if I could keep her in the car with me until they took her for vitals, as she is so terrified of any Vet office after all this. I know these visits raise anxiety, cortisol, and endorphins, so I wanted to keep her calm. They were so nice, the triage tech. came out to the car and took her vitals in the car. She said I will come to get you when we triage her more. She did, the only problem was Tipper jumped in my lap and I grabbed her, and got out of the car to hold her, and closed the door with my keys inside. You know the feeling as the door is closing and you realize what you did and cannot take it back.
When we came out it was freezing, and is up on a hill with the wind blowing, and Tippers coat was in the car. A man saw me in distress and holding Tipper in my coat and came to the rescue. He told me to go inside. He got my door open, and got my keys, and came in and I gave him the biggest hug. His cat was waiting to be seen, and I said what can I do for you, he said "nothing you have enough troubles, I am glad to help you. I don't know what I would have done, as my spare set of keys was in my purse inside the car. I would have had to wait and call AAA. The really bad thing about going to an emergency hospital on a Sunday, is all the grief, and anguish you witness. So many animals in distress, and grieving owners that I wanted to ask the Vet for a tranquilizer for myself. It was mentally like being in hell watching all this transpire. I can appreciate how people love their animals like children, as I know the feeling. Of course everyone always thinks Tipper is cute and looks like a puppy. When I tell them her age they are shocked. If I would tell them mine they would be in disbelief and think I am older as this has aged me 10 years I swear!
So now I have called about getting Tipper's xrays, and of course they have to call the Vet to get his ok!! Somehow I have to wait until the roads get better and go get them. I am watching my girl like a hawk. I went thru any emergency steps I would have to undergo in the event Tipper stopped breathing with the Vet before I left the hospital. I do know dog CPR, but have never performed it in an emergency situation on a real live dog.
All of you who have posted your concern, I am so grateful for having you help me thru all this. It means everything to me to have the support of you all.
Tipper was very restless last night again, and just kept moving around every few seconds, but we did however get some rest. I will let you all know what is going on a we progress thru this. God Help Us All and all of our precious babies.
Patti

I feel so badly for you and Tipper having such stress and worry. we are all here for you Patti, right by your side and holding you close and Tipper too.

When Zoe was first diagnosed with Cushigns, we stopped back at our original vet, who was terrfied at the thought of treating Cushings and really did not want to see us. He felt Zoe's salivary glands and thought they were swollen lymph nodes so he asperated them. Turned out they were her salivary glands, and they have always felt enlarged ever since.

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Oh Patti, it seems to be one thing after another. Thank god that chap could get your keys, the stress of it all is too much sometimes

I really hope that snow clears soon so you can get the info you need. I can't imagine how on edge you must be feeling with all this, I hope you are trying to look after yourself as best you can

Sending big hugs and kisses for Tipper

Mel
Xxxxx

wow is all i can say patti i feel so badly for you two !!! hoping you both get a restful,peaceful evening.....and i also think you have the patience of all the saints above,idk what i would do or say to that heartless vet !!! you just keep being the best mom ever to your baby tipper !!! patty(milo)meka xoxox

Don't you be bothered with that vet of yours right now. Time enough to deal with him, once Tipper is back in good form again. *hugs*
What a really nice guy to get your keys out of the car. Isn't it nice to have a reaffirmation that there are some really good people out there. :)
We're right here with you and Tipper.

hugs,
Sharlene and Molly Muffin

Wow, I'm so sorry you don't have a good vet, and what a wild nite for you at the er. So glad that nice man helped you with your keys, sounds like angels are watching over you and Tipper!! Hang in there hon, we are here for you!!!

Crikey, what an awful time for you and Tipper. So sorry to hear about your bad night. Hope you get more answers this week when you get the call back, hopefully the weather will start cooperating. :)