Tipper - adrenal tumor/breathing issues

Hey Patti

Let's hope Val has got you onto something so Tipper doesn't need any type of surgery, that would be good news

Hoping those storms pass you right by tonight.

Big hug for you and a kiss for Tipper

Mel
Xxxxx

Hi Mel:
You are like Tipper's sweet guardian angel always checking in on her. It's funny some of these things you pick right up on and others seem to stump you. I am hopeful it is acid reflux without too much damage. I am not sure what they do, I know there is something they can do if they catch it early, but she has had this for years. I am going to use a syringe on the night stand and give her some water if I hear her get up and her mouth is sticky and she can't swallow good. I got the yogurt, and gave her some already. I am going to try a little of her coconut oil before bedtime. It may help coat her throat during the night. God Bless You for the help and strength you give us all.

Kathy:
Glad you enjoyed the story. It is nice to know that there is help for some people who need it for their animals, and someone is there to give it when needed. Blessings
Patti

Patti, What a great story about your neighbor's vet helping her out like that so her dog can get better. I took a urine sample to the vet today to check Scoop's protein. I almost fell over when I was told it was $110.00, for a urine test!! So glad the vet helped out your neghbor.
I hope Tipper is having a good day and has a restfull night.
Hugs to you and Tipper.

Patti, if honey is safe for dogs - I know that it also coats my throat.
Has the pumpkin helped at all?

Valerie:
Manuka Honey is excellent for dogs. It has many medicinal purposes from burns to ulcers etc. She has been getting it for a few years now. I have to go out and get the pumpkin Thursday as I never leave her alone, and have to go for my drivers license renewal, and have someone to sit with her. I do everything in one trip because of the gas, and so I don't have to leave her again. I have tried the yogurt. She was ok yesterday I gave 1/4 pepcid ac and some yogurt and honey. It seems at night is the time when she gets the sticky mouth etc. This morning though after she ate and had her Vetoryl she had some reflux, but I hadn't given her any pepcid or anything. I try to wait for about an hour after the Vetoryl as I don't want to mix the two. Sometimes she scares me as it seems she cannot swallow. I will be glad to go to the IMS and get her some help next week. I am so scared to find out what this is, as she does not need any other complications. It is one of those nedd to know, but don't want any more bad news deals. I just don't think I can handle any more bad news as I am struggling to keep going now. It is thundering here now and she ran in the closet. This is not going to be a good summer for her if these storms continue. Winter is so much easier on her to handle. God Bless You All
Patti

Valerie:
Believe it or not I found a can of pumpkin in my cupboard. Yahoo!!! I am going to give her some for her supper. I will let you know if it helps. Blessings
Patti

I used to fill up ice cub trays with pumpkin, freeze them then as soon as the cubes were frozen, pop them out into freezer bags and put back in the freezer. Then when I needed one for Zoe, I just took it out of the baggie and let it defrost. It did get a bit more watery this way, but worked just fine for her.:):)

Patti,
I will be very interested in hearing what the IMS has to say about Tipper's swallowing. I wonder if it's the same thing Scoop does. I have asked about it and nobody seems to have an answer. I even showed the vet a video of Scoop doing it. I just wonder if it's the same thing.

Thinking of you and Tipper. Hope you are having a good day.
Hugs

Patti,
I put the pumpkin in her food. She gobbles it all down:)
Prayers for you both and I hope that the IMS finds the problem. I'm also wondering if allergies could be affecting her throat?

Better to know what you're dealing with so that you can treat it properly.