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Hi Patti.... just thought I'd let you know that I'm getting a support strap for Keesh to help him with his hind legs. Believe it or not the hydrotherapist has them for $20.00 - I need it to help him out of the pool and also to get into the car. I know that's not Tipper's issues, but figured I'd pass that along to you. He still can take the stairs, but ever so skiddish with the snow and ice. I'm hoping he learns that it's support for him and will get used to it.
Hope today is a good day for you.
Hi Everyone:
Tipper had another good nite, but still some tracheal noise that worries me. She tried to get up at 5:30 and I made her lay down until 6:00 as she would be off schedule again. I know she is hungrier since she is not getting the lentils, but we just have to adjust to it some how. Judi that is a great price on that strap, I think they are usually around 40.00. I am going to also stop Tipper's vitamin E for a while as it also promotes growth of RBC's. I will be anxious to see this next blood work, I hope a month is enough time to see improvement or not. I am hoping the trip to the vet hospital will not be outrageously expensive as I have to take Toby for his checkup, and Lucky my cat needs blood work because of the Ursodiol. I am not looking forward to Monday at the Urologist. There is just something about him I don't like he gives me the creeps. I guess I will just have to be creeped out and get this over with.Blessings
Patti
Good Luck with the next visits for Toby and Lucky. You are a good animal health manager! :p You are on top of it!! I feel like managing one pup takes a lot of attention...you have many to think about.
Glad Tipper has been having good nights! Trixie is poking her head up a bit earlier ever since that darn time change! Thought by now she would have adjusted but she's still going by the old clock for sleep and meals!!
Barbara
Hope you all had a good day.
hugs,
Sharlene and Molly Muffin
Hi Everyone:
Well what a day I had yesterday. Busier than a one armed paper hanger. Just as I was getting dinner finished I happened to go to the refrigerator to get something. Low and behold it was off. I checked the circuit breaker and all was ok. Now this refrigerator is huge, and I mean huge. Cabinets had to be redone it was so large. It ahs the French doors on top and the freezer drawer on the bottom. Well all was full too. Went to the garage and got boxes and a cooler. I had to unload this monster. My back was killing me from being bent over in the drawer for so long. Thank God it was on rollers, it took every ounce of strength I had to get it to move forward. I went and took my jeans and socks off, and put on shorts. I had to snake down thru a hole between the counter and the refrigerator and the cabinet to get behind it. Leslie would have been proud of me, I removed the panel in the back and started to vacuum out everything. God the dust bunnies under something when you can't move it is unreal. I even put a yard stick underneath it at times to clean under there. So I cleaned the coils out real good. Maybe too much dust on them and they overheated and shut off the ____ thing! I was dead after this and then had to put everything back. Well I might as well clean the refrigerator before putting things back in right? I was exhausted when done. I threw some things out that needed to be gone and had to carry all that to the garbage. So , I baked, cooked dinner, washed my hair in between, did the refrigerator, & washed clothes. In between my dilemma my older neighbor man brings me a 20lb sack of fresh beets. Yes it was not a typo I do mean 20 lbs. I thanked him of course, then thought what in the____ am I going to do with all these. I can pickle some, but I do not can as I have enough work. I have never frozen them- they have a lot of juice and I bet they would turn to mush. Hate to not use them. I put them in the freezing garage for now to keep. They all have to be cooked and peeled too! I waste to waste food. tipper had another good nite. I could hardly get out of bed this morning after the contortion act of yesterday, I literally had my foot above my head climbing backwards into this hole. Ok Kathy no jokes!! HA HA. Believe it or not, Tipper actually looks less blown up around the rib cage the last 2 days. Don't know if it's the lentils gone, or the lower amount of food. Could be a combo. I heard back form the nutritionist yesterday and have to say I am quite disappointed in her, PHD and all. She wrote back to me telling me there is no nutritional diet recommendations foe Cushings. You just need to watch what they eat and how much. Well___ I thought I already was doing that and she claimed she would formulate a diet. So much for her expertise. I have been let down so many times by so called professionals during this journey that I trust no one, but this panel. I am going to make my kale soup today if I can stand up that long. I guess I will cook some of those beets too. Blessings
Patti
Hi Everyone:
I just heard on the news a thunderstorm tomorrow. It has to be at nite right? I am so afraid of this affecting Tipper's eyes again that my first thought was to put her in the car and drive away from it. It is supposed to come at nite though and I cannot leave the others here alone. I am going to have to think of what we can do here to avoid this. I am definitely getting out the Benadryl. Blessings
Patti
:p:D:p Oh the refrigerator woes can make you NUTSO! :D:p:D But you done good! Now you know all I do about them! :D Amazing how much hair and dust collects on those coils and fans, huh? :eek: I'm glad you got it taken care of and didn't lose your food.
ggggrrrrrr....your experience sounds like my first one with a Veterinary Nutritionist. She simply printed out an online diet from UC Davis and gave it to me with minimal instructions. It had lists of meat, veggies and fruits to use - no proportions, no weights, no cooking instructions, just the lists to choose from. I would ask questions and get no answers beyond what was on that paper. Squirt got sick - her thyroid went nuts. That's when I found Cat and she designed a diet for Squirt - ONLY Squirt - based on all the factors in her life, not just Cushing's but all her health issues, her environment, temperament, age, activity level, water she drinks, every little thing that has a bearing on her day to day life. The intake questionnaire was several pages long. I learn SOOOO much just from that difference in how the two approached a diet for Squirt. I would recommend you contact Catherine Lane or Monica Segal to work with Tipper's diet. Either one will look at her specifically, which is the best way to approach it. ;)
Hi Everyone:
I guess I left out the part that the refrigerator is still running thank God. Now every time I leave here I will be worried it will shut off. this thing is fairly new, and was the top of the line model. This makes me very unhappy. Leslie, I actually was laughing crawling in that little hole thinking of you having to work on yours. The dogs kept looking to see if I was gonna come back out. I do not need a repair bill now as Tipper goes to the hospital on the 25th and it sure isn't free. I do have an extra refrigerator in the garage for pop, water etc. I can use that if I have to, I would just put the stuff from inside this one out there. Would be a tad inconvenient but at least no money going out. I am cooking my kale soup while I post and it smells so good. I will give my neighbor man some and the old lady next door. I like to share things, and help people out if I can. Just took the doggies for a short 15 minute ride in the car. They love the smell of this soup. Leslie I am going to contact the people you gave me for the nutrition. Blessings
Patti
I think if I was looking for a nutritionist, that I would go with Leslie's recommendation too. After all, she has already paved this road and knows what kind of menu they can produce for you and that's important to have that kind of recommendation.
Oh my, you certainly did gain your contortionist wings with that refrigerator cleaning! LOL
Hope the thunderstorm doesn't happen. I know we got a warm up here today compared to this past week.
hugs,
Sharlene and Molly Muffin
Hi Everyone:
I wish I knew if the weatherman was right about the severe thunderstorms tomorrow. I am really worried about Tipper's eyes. If anyone has any good ideas let me know as I am really worried. She has been so calm too, this is a real pain. Blessings
Patti
Patti did you ever try the melatonin with Tipper?
We had just a few rumbles and then just wind and rain, maybe you wont get the thunder.
Hi Everyone:
I am so tired. Last nite the rain started really heavy, some rumbles and Tipper immediately ran to the closet. Very early this morning about 4am I could hear her tummy noises going really bad. I got up and took her out and she proceeded to eat part of the lawn, and would not stop. I brought her in and fed her right away and gave her and acid reducer. So that meant Toby was up too, then Elvis. I am tired. Everyone is fed and Tipper is on high alert laying at my feet on her snuggly blanket. It is still pouring and the wind has started. Addy I was going to get the melatonin on Monday when I go to the Dr. as I have someone to watch Tipper then. Too bad this had to happen before. I am going to wait an hour after the Vetoryl and give her Bendadryl. If she sleeps all day that is better than the alternative happening. I wonder if I put her in my car in the garage tonite if it would reduce the noise. I would sleep there with her if it would. I will have to go in the car this afternoon and see how well you can hear what is going on out there. I can't believe this had to start with this weather when she was doing so well. Blessings
Patti
I would try 3mgs of melatonin, dont buy time release, you want plain melatonin.
http://www.whole-dog-journal.com/iss...er_5131-1.html
Addy:
How long does it take to work as I am wondering when to give it to her? Thanks
Patti
http://ygrr.org/doginfo/behavior-phobia.html
according tothis when storms are predicted.
Addy:
I got the 3mg. There is a small drugstore in this town. I took Tipper and ran up there. Thank God they had it. I never go there as they are outrageously expensive, so I had no idea they sold it. We are getting all kinds of advisories so have already given her one. Should I give another at bedtime? Thank you
Patti
I like to have the melatonin in their systems at least an hour before the storms are supposed to start.
Leslie:
Is it OK to give her more at bedtime? There are tornadoes everywhere, and loud thunder. I am so scared for Tipper, I hope his melatonin works. I am very concerned about her eyes. Are you getting any of this? Isur hope not, especially for Squirt's sake. Blessings
Patti
we have the same weather with tornado warnings, crazy- Patti I know for sure Tipper can have it every 12 hours. I believe every 8 hours for thunder and anxiety may be ok but I am hoping some one else will confirm this.
Stay safe everyone!!!!!!!!!
We just have wind advisories but no storms expected today thankfully. It sounds pretty bad north of here, tho, so ya'll stay safe!
Patti, I give it every 8 hours when storms are bad IF needed. I keep a close eye on the weather maps and such to see when fronts are moving through, how fast, how strong and go from there. If it's one front after the other rolling through, they get more than if it's one or two. When we lose power, I'm blind so to speak so do what feels right. Squirt was taking 12mg a day at 15 lbs of weight before that seizure. Sophie at 18-22 lbs gets 6mg at a time for storms, Squirt 3mg, Brick (4.8 lbs). 1mg. If they are asleep, I don't wake them for the next dose but if they react to a boom and it's been at least 8 hours, they get another dose unless the front(s) are just about through and I am able to know that.
I'm watching the radars. Stay safe all!
hugs,
sharlene and molly muffin
Thanks everyone, I pray my Tipper does not get crazy from this I am so worried for her. Blessings
Patti
I hope you and Tipper stay safe and the storm doesn't make her crazy poor soul. I'm lucky the weather doesn't effect Woody except he,s not keen on the snow x
Looks like the worst should be moved out or moving out of your area.
How did it go? Tipper and the gang alright?
hugs,
Sharlene and Molly Muffin
Patti, I thought about you guys all night. I hope Tipper did ok with all of those horrible storms and that the damaging storms missed your area.
Hugs,
Tina and Jasper
Hi Everyone:
I had to go to the urologist so I just got back home. I have to go to the hospital for an Ultra Sound and xrays. I told him I don't want to go for the operation because of Tipper. He seemingly took it well, and said we will do this first and medication. I do not like leaving my dog, I have a terrible fear something will happen and I won't be here to help her, so this is the way I am going unless my ureter is blocked then he said I have no choice. So I gave Tipper the melatonin, and I though at first it was not going to work. We had terrible straight line winds, hard rain and thunder. She lay beside me in bed, lifted her head a few times and listened, and then conked out. I was never so overjoyed to see her sleeping. She slept for a good while then woke up and listened and got up and went in her cage. She was good for the rest of the nite. My God it was a blessing as I was scared to death she would have bleeders in her eyes again. Thanks everyone so much who helped us thru it. It is funny we had so many tornado warnings, it does not scare me in the least, but I become very scared for my Tipper, that is what I worry about. Toby barks at the thunder, and the cats just simply don't care what is going on. Elvis slept and would talk quietly in his cage when he would hear thunder. So we all made it thru very well. I am hoping all of our family on here made it safely thru also. I noticed Tipper's sides are not sticking out as much, I think she has actually lost weight from no lentils. Hopefully that will be the case when I take her Wednesday. We have very strong winds here today and many so not have power. Than God I have an outside generator that automatically comes on when the power goes out. The power company here has antiquated equipment and lines so it does go out often here. I could not live here with these animals with no power as the winters are brutal. Thank goodness I had the forethought to have that generator. It has saved us many times when the neighbors have no power in the winter. I cooked some of the beets I was given yesterday and pickled them. The rest are in the cold garage and will use a little at a time. Tipper is fine today and walked twice. I am hoping her blood work shows improvement in the triglycerides and the Reticulocytes in a month. I got the fish oil Saturday and started her on it. Blessings
Patti
So glad to hear you are all ok, was watching out for your post
Good news the melatonin helped :)
Big hug
Mel
Xxxxx
Glad ya'll are alright and that the melatonin helped! YAY! I know that was a blessing for you and for Tipper.
Yippee the melatonin worked!!!!!!:D:D:D:D:D
Ooooh, I'm so happy to hear the melatonin worked for Tipper overnight! I can just picture you watching Tipper sleeping peacefully and feeling so relieved. I pray you and your Tipper have many,many more of those peaceful nights.
About those gossipy neighbors, please don't pay any attention to what you hear, simply not worth it. You have better things to worry about like your precious Tipper and other babies of yours. They have nothing better to do so they gossip about others and I bet they are envious of you for a lot of things. It's sad but that's not one of your problems.:)
Ginger's been resting/sleeping since we got back from the vet. Gave her prednisone per vet and we will see if her appetite comes back. The results should be tomorrow.
Thank goodness the Melatonin worked and you both can get some rest. :) xxxx
Hi Everyone:
I should have taken some of that melatonin myself!!! The hospital called today. They want to move Tipper's cardiac appointment to January so she can see the Dr. that has been there and the IMS will do her Ultra Sound for her tumor the same day. It was originally scheduled after the eye Dr. on the 25th of November. I don't know if this is good or bad. I really couldn't bare bad news from both on one day. Don't know if this is a good idea or not. That means I am going to Pittsburgh the 25th only for an eye appointment, but I do not miss any appointments for her so we will be there. The wind is so wicked here tonite and the cold air is coming in. I am so glad I want to see snow, and no more storms as I was worried sick for Tipper this time. Thank you everyone for your support. Blessings
Patti
Hi Patti,
I'm so glad Tipper had a good night in spite of the storms. We had loud heavy rain here for a few hours starting at about 3am I think. I could not believe it but Trixie did not get up and hide in the bathroom. We had no thunder but the rain was pounding. That will usually be enough to send her hiding...but not last night. A surprise for sure.
Now it's windy here and temps are dropping...it was mild all day but it's changing now.
Hope you don't lose power and that Tipper has another good night's sleep tonight!
Barbara
You can take melatonin too:):):)
I did get a headache from it though after 3 or 4 nites when I tried it:)
Thread hijack...sorry Patti
Addy,
I tried melatonin. It gave me a headache too. Maybe it has something to do with the fact that I have migraines. Do you have them also? Just curious. Xxxxx
Patti, I'm so glad that the melatonin worked for Tipper!!!
You both need the rest.
Hi Everyone:
Tipper was acting very strange last nite. I went to bed and turned my tv on like usual. There was a lot of wind last nite and sleet as it was trying to snow. Tipper would wake up and put her head up and listen for 10 minutes at a time, then she would smell the air. It is the funniest thing, I don't know what is going on. She was uncomfortable with the noise outside and finally went in the closet. It is very cold out this morning and she has walked. She is sleeping at my feet with lots of throaty noise. She seems to have lost weight as she is not as barrel shaped right now. When I pick her up she still seems heavy. She drank a lot yesterday and was hungry, I don't know at this point if it is because of no lentils or the dose is not right. I will find out tomorrow if her weight is down as she has blood pressure and weight checks tomorrow. Blessings
Patti
They can sometimes sense a change in the air pressure, so she may have been worried about that, was the pressure low last night withe the wind?
Kathy- I do get migraines but they have been a bit better since I switched allergy nasal sprays.:)
Addy:
I think the pressure was low and she has a real keen sense for it. I just don't know what all the smelling of the air was about. I take medicine daily to prevent migraines. I am wondering if it could give our dogs a headache??? Blessings
Patti