Tipper - adrenal tumor/breathing issues

Hello to you and Sweet Tipper

Handy you found some pumpkin so you could start right away, hope it makes a difference for her

One of the girls can clarify this for us, but I think Pepcid works best before food. Am sure I read that somewhere, it lines their stomach I believe or our vet might have mentioned it I forget. I could be wrong though so hopefully someone who has used it can say

What is it with this weather? Is it usual for you to have storms? We tend to get them more in the autumn/fall

I am hoping and praying for your IMS visit, we will all be with you in spirit

Big hug, kiss to Tipper

Mel
Xxxxx

Mel:
Just came from the Vets office. Tipper's blood pressure was 130 so that is good and her weight is down too. I talked to the Vet about her issues this morning. These storms are so bad, and with her cortisol being on the lower end the Vet suggested maybe 20mg- I have 10 mg capsules left, one day and the next 30 mg. So she would alternate every other day between 20 and 30. I need to check with Dechra first to make sure that is ok. This would bring her cortisol up a tad which may help her deal better with the storms. She was so terrified yesterday morning I was going to put the thundershirt on her and she wouldn't let me. It has never helped her in the past, but maybe with the lower cortisol it would. Thanks for checking on us, I am a nervous wreck about her IMS next week. God Bless you and keep you safe Mel.
Patti

Hi Everyne:
This is Tipper's disertation for the morning!! Just came from the Vet and as referenced in the preceeding posting we may adjust her meds because of the storm severity here now, and her cortisol on the lower end. Wondering if anyone has any ideas on that good or bad? I had a good discussion with him about all her issues. He said if it is the acid reflux erroding her esophogus, there is medication for it, but the medication changes the absorption of other meds in the system. I guess that will have to get worked out. She is having a very hard time swallowing at night. I did give her some water with a syringe, but have to be careful as she didn't take it down well and I am afraid of her aspirating it. In a way I can't wait until the 26th to get her some help, but in another way do not want to go and hear any other devastating news. I am wondering about the pumpkin Valerie. I had heard before it was used to keep dogs regular, but have never heard of it for acid reflux. I am curious did the IMS tell you that? I gave her some yesterday, didn't really notice anything different yet.
I decided at the Vets today after talking to him and reminding him we now do not know Tipper's cortisol level after she started back on the Vetoryl, to recheck her electrolytes the Wednesday before the IMS procedure. He said if we retested her cortisol again she would need another in a month and that would be 3 ACTH'S in one month and that is way too much for her to endure. So I opted for the electrolytes. That will give some indication if she is in a safe state to proceed. All I can say is God help us, this has been extremely hard on her, and it is wearing on us both. The rest of today will be a happy day of play,and lots of attention to my girl. Blessings
Patti

Patti, How does that work with the electrolytes? If they are in a good range then the cortisol isn't too low? I keep worrying about Scoop's going too low. The vet says watch for the signs, lethargy, vomiting, diarrhea. He already has those. I wondered if something else could give a heads up about it.

Hope you and Tipper have a happy, peaceful day.
Hugs

Vicki:
My Vet told me when the potassium is high and the sodium is low you are in the Cushings range, and I guess the cortisol is rising higher and not stable. If the electrolytes change a certain way I guess by going the other way it can be indicitive of Addisons. So where Tipper's were ok a week ago. I think this is how he explained it to me, my brain is fried by now so double check it. Hope you are well and Scoop is enjoying some time outside in the nice weather. Blessings to you both
Patti

Hi Patti,

I am sure the others will chime in but I will admit the dosing the vet is suggesting gives me cause for concern. Hopefully Dechra will be the source to confirm how this may work for Tipper.

Have you tried melatonin? I would have to recheck all of Tipper's medications to make sure, but it can also help with thunderstorms.

sending love and hugs

Sending hugs and prayers to you and Tipper, so many things going on, hope it settles down, take care!

Patti, the IMS didn't mention the pumpkin but I was thinking of the consistency and that maybe it would help to calm the acid. It can't hurt to try.

I hope that you get a swift response from Dechra and I would ask them about the melatonin.

Also, plain Pedialyte is good for electrolytes but I would confirm how much to use with the vet. Stay away from the flovored versions because of the sugar.
Good luck sweetie!

Valerie:
The Vet told me no Pedialite because it could skew Tipper's test results. She seems to be doing ok this time with the Pepcid AC. I have only been giving here 1/4 tablet as I think when we previously gave her 1/2 it was too much for her to handle. I am going to give her one before bedtime to see it that helps. The Vet said I could be right about the way she lays. If on her side she has problems, and that is always how she used to sleep. I thought maybe on her side acid is creeping thru her valve. He said that is highly possible. She will then lay straight out and that seems to help her, it must stop the acid leakage or something to do with it. I never gave her Pepcid before bedtime so maybe it will help stop this. Glad Daisy is doing so well. God Bless
Patti

Thinking of you guys. Hope those thunderstorms aren't around you tomorrow.

Hugs,
Sharlene and Molly Muffin