Tipper - adrenal tumor/breathing issues

I thank you all so much! I cannot do this without you. I am terrified every time Tipper does something odd. I am always worried I will wake up and she will be gone in her sleep, as there are many things I need to say to her. She is my constant companion, and her strange aloof behavior saddens me. Sometimes she seems to not know where she is. I feel like I cannot make it without her. Thank you all for being there to help me go on with this. I had never heard of this disease before, and it is the most horrible thing ever. It worries me that since Tipper has the pituitary dependent cushings that this tumor is growing in her head, and the Veteroyl can only help the cortisol. I am afraid to even look and see if these tumors are fast growing, as I will just cave in. Thank you all again I need your support more than ever, and my Tipper needs your prayers.

we are all here for you.;) It is a terrible disease & can be over whelming. I am glad we all have each other & the ones who came before us with all the knowledge. I will be saying prayers for you & your sweet Tipper.

Boriss:
Thank you for thinking of us. Do you happen to know the supplement you can use to help gain back muscle? If so does it make them sick in any way? Thanks for your help.

I don't know much about all the different supplements. I haven't tried much with Boriss cause he is so sensitive to everything. I am sure someone else will come along with more info on that. ;)

I do use glucosamine for my dogs joints. I have a bulldog with some hereditary issues & it seems to help her a lot.

Glucosamine Condroiton and fish oil can help with leg weakness.It's best to give these supplements after a meal-on a full stomach. I remember Maya had severe weakness in her hind legs before being diagnosed with Cushings. Once she started the treatment, it got better.
Leah and Maya

hmm, I don't know of any supplements that help gain back muscle, but maybe someone else here knows of something. All I can think of is slow steady exercise.
I give Molly glucosamine for joints and liver supplement. None of those have ever made her sick.

Hang in there. Try to find that inner calm place that is one of strength. This is usually a long road with cushings or any other kind of sickness with our little ones. Slow but steady as they say, wins the day, and I hope that this will be true for all of us.

Hugs,
Sharlene

To Everyone:
I found the supplement for the muscle wasting- it is L Glutamine. I am going to ask my Vet if it will help and if it is safe. I just don't want to cause any stomach upset, and make the Vetoryl come up.

Everyone:
I did some research on the L Glutimine- good thing I did as you are not to give it to a dog that has had seizures. For others it was said to be helpful and definitely helpful if the dog get pancreatitis.

Hi Tipper's mom

Pituitary tumors are usually benign. I think less than 5% become/are macros. A more common reason for strange behaviour is ear infections as others have mentioned. When is Tipper's next ACTH test due? Just wondering if her collapsing might be because of rear leg weakness. As someone who has witnessed both focal motor behaviour seizures and grand mal, what you 've described doesn't really match what I've seen. But as you would have noticed, all of our fur babies do things differently.

Jane, Franklin and Angel Bailey

Oops, forgot to add that Cushing's can cause an enlarged liver, which in turn compresses the lungs. Due to that, a cush pup often pants more.