This is the best weather for them :) Daisy hasn't been dragging like she does when it's humid.
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This is the best weather for them :) Daisy hasn't been dragging like she does when it's humid.
Hi Everyone:
This is a late post today as I had to take Tipper to the eye Dr. in Pgh. Well at least he had good news for me.
Eye Pressure- Great
Tear levels -great
No cataracts
The hemorrhages are almost gone- he said he can't believe it.
The mineral deposits have not increased.
She needs to go back in December for a recheck. He said the storms she is afraid of could have caused her blood pressure to spike when we had so many the one week. He said it could be the cause.
Tipper had another good nite last nite. The cooler weather is just better for her all aound. She has had many episodes of the muscle contractions, and skin rippling that scare me. I am scared every time it happens that it is a pheo causing it. Last nite she did it a lot. I was going to walk her, but she can't see too well from her eyes dilated, so we will have to go later. I got the 5mg Trilostane yesterday. I waited and gave her 25mg dosage this morning. She did well, no problems so far. I am praying this is the dosage solution. So we are both going to rest today I am beat, from not sleeping well, and we are both tired from being in the car for 5 hours. It is still real cool here now so maybe we will go out on the porch. Blessings
Patti
Patti,
It sounds like Tipper is doing better than you suspected :-) Get some rest dear.
Glad to hear you got good news!!:D
Thanks everyone I have prayed a million prayers for Tipper as my vet told me a lot of these dogs go blind. It totally made me sick, as Tipper has a good quality of life right now. Losing her sight would be a disaster for her as she lives to walk, she always loved to walk. I was so happy when the Dr. told me her eyes were getting better I had to go in the ladies room and cry, I was so happy for her. Her eyes are still huge and have that green cast to them from the drugs they use. We needed some good news as all we seem to get is bad lately. I am heating up some homemade vegetable soup for supper as I don't feel like cooking. Crystal I hope your baby's eye get better real soon, that is a worry. Do you think sand blew in it?? Valerie I hope your dad has learned his lesson, as I feel really bad for you having to deal with all this. Blessings
Patti
I am so glad you got some good news finally and have reason to cry for joy. It's past due, honey! I hope things are starting the upswing for Tipper and you will see more and more improvements each day.
Hugs,
Leslie and the gang
Thanks Patti,Quote:
Originally Posted by goldengirl88
I don't think it was sand because it started looking red on the drive down to the beach. We arrived on Sunday, and took her to the vet Tuesday.
SO glad you got good news!!!! Crying from happiness is a GOOD thing.
Patti,
So glad you got good news about Tipper's eyes. Hopefully things will start to look up for Tipper.
Yay, good news once, hugs and prayers..
That is wonderful news about Tippers eye's being so much better. Obviously her BP has been better too. You Did have some doozy storms for awhile that might have elevated her BP. Also all the vets visits, etc. in general.
Remember that when we are calm and happy, they are calm and happy. They feed off our emotions. You have been really stressed out lately with everything going on with her. I'm sure she can feel that and it would worry her that all is not right in her domain. Not sure how Tipper is about stuff like that, if she is upset if you are upset or not, but if I am upset, Molly wants to be near me, whether it has anything to do with her or not, doesn't matter, she feels a part of it, like she should fix it. (although my golden was even more so like that than Molly is, so each dog is different).
It all seems to be related to each other in some way doesn't it.
Hang in there Patti, today is a good day. :)
hugs,
Sharlene and Molly Muffin
Hey Patti... glad to read about some good news with Tipper.
Hope you are taking care of yourself too.
Hi Everyone:
We are off first thing to the vet for blood pressure and the Adequan shot booster. I cannot say enough good things about this Adequan, or Leslie for helping me all the time. This Adequan has helped her trachea greatly. I no longer lay there at nite listening to see if she can breathe. She still makes some nasal noises, but not the throaty noises that scared me to death. Last nite she had another good nite. Too bad I didn't. I could feel myself getting sick when we got home from Pgh. I was tired and chalked it up to that. I got up this morning with a sore throat and head cold with a runny nose. Not feeling well at all, but the show must go on. I could be dying and I will not miss her appointments for anything. I am so thankful for the blessing about her eyes being better, it is just wonderful. The Dr. said he has never seen a turn around like this with hemorrhages. I am amazed and thankful to God as I prayed a million times for this. Tipper was quiet for the most part last nite and has already walked. This is definitely Cush dog weather, but I hear we have a 85 day coming with severe storms on Friday. I hope this does not ruin what is repaired in her eyes again. Will post later when we get back. Tipper's turn around with her eyes has renewed my faith that maybe she can somehow beat this tumor. I am praying on it daily. Blessings
Patti
Glad Tipper had a good night!!!! My Bells sounded very congested last night. This happens about once every two months where it sounds like she has fluid in her lungs. I've expressed concern to the vet, but everytime I take her in, she is breathing fine. I think she does this to make me look bad.:D I just hate it when it happens because it scares me to death.
I am so glad the Adequan has helped! My poor little Josie never had a chance so I'm very happy to know it has helped Tipper and will let Dr. Smith know. Hope you both have a good day and that you are feeling better very soon. Please take care of yourself....said the pot to the kettle. :p
Hi Everyone:
We are back from the vets. Good news on this visit also. Tipper blood pressure was 135 and she lost a few ounces, can't ask for better than that. She got her Adequan booster and took it like the rock star she is. Yes Leslie please let Dr. Smith know it has helped Tipper really a lot, and tell him I am so grateful for him speaking to my vet, Also pass along that now that Tipper has gotten relief from it, my vet is going to approach several other people whose dogs have this problem, and tell them how it helped Tipper. So the information you gave me Leslie is going to help many more dogs, and for that I am sure you will be pleased. Also my vet told me that he was thrilled about Tipper's eye report and that not many dogs have this reversed in their eyes, and that I should thank god for this blessing. He said most go blind, and Tipper is extremely lucky to have this go away. He said this is a major hurdle crossed, and that it made his day!! I told him what the Dr. said about Tipper's eyes and the storms. He said get the Benadryl ready and give her a good dose for Friday as we are to get a bad one. I am truly blessed today that God heard my prayers for my girl. I feel so lousy and feel like I have the flu. My flu shot I got did not even take effect yet, it takes 2 weeks. Just my luck. I cannot stop my nose from running. So the babies and I are going to lay down and take a rest. Blessings
Patti
(Sigh) - Huge sigh of relief for you. I am thrilled that things are working out. There is a god, and he answered your prayers for Tipper.
It's about time you got a break.. now take care of yourself, get better so you can enjoy the "new" Tipper.
So glad that you had more good news today about Tipper. Now just get some rest and take care of yourself too.
Darn I hope you don't get the storms on Friday. :(
hugs,
Sharlene and Molly Muffin
Patti..
so glad things are going good for Tipper. I hope you start feeling better soon. Hopefully tonight will be the night you both get really good sleep. :)
Patti, Hope you feel better real soon.
Take care.
Hi Patti,
Couldn't be more pleased to read the great news!! All good reports for Tipper! Yay!! The blood pressure and eyes...all good news. So happy that the Adequan has helped Tipper so much.
This cool weather has had such a great effect on Trixie too...what a difference it makes. Even though she was in the a/c during the hot summer days it is somehow different now that it's cool and the other morning it was actually cold! Trixie seems so much more comfortable now.
Hope you will feel better soon Patti...get some rest so you can get rid of that sore throat. You should feel relieved with the good vet visits and able to some decent sleep! Great job getting Tipper in such good shape!
Barbara
Awesome, awesome!!!!
Wonderful news Patti!
Hi Everyone:
This may be the only reply today. I am sooooo sick I cannot believe it. Hit me like a ton of bricks, and I was up all nite, coughing and having nasal congestion. I have to watch what meds I take because of my regular stuff. I got up took care of all the troops for breakfast, and cleaned the kitchen. They are all good now, I will walk Tipper once, Toby will have to wait until later or they will be scraping me up off the sidewalk. This is definitely the full blown flu that I have not had for 15 years. I had my electric blanket on, which I never use as I am always hot. Tipper thought I flipped my lid when she got in bed. I have a mask on, as yes dogs can get the flu from you for real, and I don't need her getting sick with this. I have to stay away from Elvis, he thinks I am mad at him. Their respiratory systems are very delicate. Too bad my flu shot had not kicked in yet. Blessings
Patti
Oh, me. You're starting the season early, honey. :( Take care of yourself first and foremost - you can't end up in the hospital. ;) I have friends who swear by Ginger tea for flu but I can't stand the taste of Ginger so I can't vouch for it. If you can take it, it might be worth a shot.
Again, please, please put yourself first for now.
Hugs,
Leslie and the gang
Patti, glad to know Tipper is doing better. I know that adequan helped our Lulu when she first started taking it. Glad she is breathing better.
Oh no Patti!!! Try and rest as much as possible and LOTS of fluids!!! So sorry you are sick!!!:(
Ah Patti. What a bummer. Please get plenty of rest and get better very soon.
Hugs
Hugs Patti, take care of yourself!! Sharlene and Molly Muffin
Hoping you'll start to feel better really soon!!
Barbara
Now it's time for Tipper to take care of you. Feel better Patti!
Hi Everyone:
Well I am upright this morning. Yesterday was bad. I am hoping I can be up for a while today as Tipper was bored out of her mind yesterday. She was bulldozing pillows on my bed, digging thru covers and all that bored and have to do something stuff. The critters here are so spoiled they want what they want now. I forgot about the mask I kept on all day yesterday, and Elvis went to bite me, I took off the mask and he was fine. Birds are even more sensitive to changes than cats. I walked Tipper already, don't know how as I am feeling so congested. Tipper was up for the day at 4:30am. That will sure teach me not to get sick and lay down! As long as she is ok I don't care. At least that horrible headache, and body aches are gone. I threw some stuff in the slow cooker this morning and that will have to do for supper. My neighbor sent me some vegetable soup, and that tasted so good on my sore throat. We are supposed to get that dreaded storm today with lots of lightening,thunder and wind. I have to get the Benadryl ready. Hope everyone has a good weekend with their babies. Blessings
Patti
You asked about some sort of adrenal support for Tipper....with the presence of the tumor, I would be leery of doing much anything without direction from the vets. If you are thinking of something along the lines of herbs, I would get with a Holistic vet and discuss options. ;)
I hope those dreaded thunderstorms missed you today.
So glad to hear that you are up and about and feeling a bit better today. I know it's hard with a house full of critters, but you need to rest enough that your body can continue to beat this thing.
Hugs,
Sharlene and Molly Muffin
Patti,
a teaspoon of honey and lemon is really good for coating your throat.
I hope that the storms missed you!
Patti, Glad you are feeling a bit better. Hope you continue to improve. Take care of yourself.
Hi Everyone:
I am up and about at least for the morning hours. it rained last nite and is raining now real heavy, but the thunder never came thank God. Tipper is ok with it raining. I guess no walking today if this keep up. We were supposed to get a cold front coming in, but it is so hot in here I am waiting for the air to kick on, Tipper is hot also. I still have a fever off and on. I am not doing any big things today. I may bake Tipper's birthday cake and freeze it. I have a recipe that calls for bananas and no oil so I want to use them before they go bad. It is a low fat cake, and I am going to frost it with greek yogurt. I will only give her a small piece, and one to Toby. I am praying that I am needing to bake her another cake next year. I can hardly believe my little baby puppy with the million dollar face will be 12. I really can't believe what has happened to her either. She slept last nite fairly well, but there was some breathing noise, and going in the closet. I think because the weather has gotten warmer and humid again. She does so much better when it is cool. Talk about being hot, my head is soaking wet, not a good sign! I just keep getting this fever off and on. I am quite sure by Monday it will be gone. Hope everyone has a good weekend with their babies. Blessings
Patti
Hi Patti,
It sounds like your zoo is holding it's own for now. :) Your body has been warning you for months that enough is enough! I should not have to say this, but no more walking with a fever!!!!!!:eek::eek: You must stop and take care of yourself. You are going to end up with pneumonia! That means, maybe a walk or two will have to be missed. Right now get your tush into bed, rest and drink lots of fluids. That is an order missy! ;) We worry about you too! Xxxxx
Kathy:
I am resting in between doing a few small things around here. I baked Tipper's birthday cake and will freeze it. I am doing some laundry simply because the cat threw up on the bathroom rug, and just kept walking all over the other rugs and getting it on them! It is raining out so we will not be walking, so Tipper and I will play ball in the house then maybe all of us will watch a movie or something where I can rest. We seem to get all the rain you need out there Kathy! Blessings
Patti
Okay Patti, as long as you are resting, I feel better.:)
Yes, the drought situation in southern CA. Rosie has NEVER seen rain. She was born on April 20th (5 months ago). It hasn't rained here since March and that was barely measurable!:eek::eek: xxxx
Hi Patti,
Hang in there I think cooler weather is coming in after the rain. Are you seeing positive results with Tippers new dose? Hope you'll be feeling better soon...take it easy and drink plenty of liquids! ;)
Barbara
it has finally stopped raining in this part........i was out traveling all around in that yesterday...........ugh.......scary. only couple of loud thunder booms.
My husband has caught some sort of ick cold type thing.......hope it doesnt turn into anything more and hope even more I DONT catch it. I have wiping the house down with clorex wipes, spraying everything, misting everything, using my elbows and feet instead of hands, lol, i am not paranoid am i??? warm tea is good for you, and a good soak in tub with eucalyptus salt would be good for you. Sending positive thoughts for you and all your babies. rest lets the body heal........