Tipper - adrenal tumor/breathing issues

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Originally Posted by frijole

I wish you were closer - I bought a ramp off the internet and it wasn't long enough so I had some people 'add onto it' so I could use it for Annie. She refused to use it. So if you can find something to experiment with please do before you go buying anything. Kim

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When I got my boys pet steps for my bed (pillow top mattress) because it is very high off the ground and the steps for the sofa, they too were afraid to use it. Beagles are extremely food driven so I coaxed them with treats. I held one in front of them and moved my hand up the steps, ofc being beagles they followed their nose/treats and were going up the steps and onto the bed w/o realizing it. After that they were fine using them.

So you might try using something Tipper really can't resist and holding it in front and moving your hand up the ramp slowly so Tipper will follow.

We have a 14 foot long ramp that we put up for our senior west highland terrier in 2000 and it is still in pretty good shape. It was a Godsend for Lulu last year. We used an indoor outdoor carpet runner and Home Depot had it. You may have to check around or call to as I had to go to two stores to find carpeting last year.

Hi Everyone:
Oh my goodness what a nite. Tipper would not stay in her crate and barked. I had to let her out. I was up all not watching and making sure she did not try to jump off the bed. I would have left her harness on, but thought it would be uncomfortable for her to sleep in. As I said many times it's all about her and so I just tuffed it out. I had to carry her out in the yard, or should I say lake, to potty several times last nite. I got soaked as she did not want to go in water up to her knees so Leslie I know how you feel. With the way her weight has shifted and the gaining of just one lb. she is hard for me to lift and maneuver. Her leg is a tad better today. What a shame as it is 60 out and she could walk. More great news I never video taped on my IPhone before and thought it was on and it wasn't I have no video, I could just scream. Something happens every time, I am getting the idea I am not supposed to video this. I made some candy yesterday, and will finish today and tomorrow. I have to leave Tipper where she cannot jump up on anything. This morning wasting for her food she wanted to start the Jack Russell springy jump and I screamed at her, did not mean to but if she does that leg in she is really in trouble. I am going to have to tether her to me I guess. She was very restless last nite and moving around as I guess this legs is paining her, she was moaning. Not doing it today though. It just poured here all nite long, and today it is nothing but rain and high winds. I guess the ice is next and the snow. Blessings
Patti

again i hope you both have a good night sleep and the weather will improve. overhere there are springtemperatures. not normal for midwinter.

I have a ramp that worked really well for Buddy when he could no longer jump up on the cedar chest for guard duty. It worked until his rear legs finally gave out. Tipper's rear legs need to be strong enough to maneuver the ramp, both up and down. Buddy could fight to get up the ramp, but couldn't get back down on his own. I wouldn't buy anything that you can't easily return. ;)

We bought stairs for my pug Ichiro to use, since he has a bad back... of course, he never could get the hang of it, but the perfectly healthy pugs took it right over. :rolleyes: The stairs didn't last long, as my son thought it a good idea to walk his 75 pounds up them one day.

Getting through forced crate rest and limited movement is brutal. I was never good at doing this with my pugs, or any of my fosters either, so I really feel for you Patti. Any chance you could give her something to make her sleepy or more relaxed?

Hi Patti,
Tipper has quite the spirit...she's not an easy one to confine or keep from being active. I hope that leg is better soon! Those Jack Russell's can do those pop up jumps straight off the ground...I've seen that a lot in the park, they are springy alright!
Up to 71 degrees here today...way too warm for me in December. We have the windows open--still warm at 65 here right now. Luckily there's a nice breeze so Trixie seems comfortable.
Hoping you, Tipper, Toby and all the rest are having a good night.

Barbara

Hi Everyone:
Thanks for the advise on the ramp. I am going to test out a few things Kathy now that you said about their legs being strong enough to do the ramp. Tipper's legs are fairly strong still even though she has lost a lot of muscle. I am going to experiment first before getting a ramp, so I think you guys have a good idea there. Her leg is a little better today, but still not good. Last nite as she was sleeping I massaged it. I am not wanting to do it while she is awake because she will probably nip me. I made candy last nite, and the dogs just layed on either side of the gate and watched me. Toby wants to play with Tipper so bad, he does not understand why he cannot be with her. He always wants to make up with her and tries to kiss her thru the gate. He is a very sweet boy, not a mean bone in his body. Going to finish my candy today to take it around tomorrow. I will take Tipper to the vet for BP tomorrow and give the techs their candy. It was 60 here and to go into the teens tonite. Blessings
Patti
Patti

Hi Everyone:
I just called the vets office to make sure everyone will be in tomorrow for Tipper's bp. I am dressing Tipper in her Christmas antlers. I am going to see if my vet will be kind enough to just give her leg a look see, as I am worried about it. She is still walking on her toes this morning. Blessings
Patti

Bribe him with the candy, we have no shame when it comes to our pups:D:D;)

Crossing fingers all is ok

ohhh, bribery is a good idea! I like it

hugs,
Sharlene and Molly Muffin

Good luck today Patti. I hope that all goes well today.
Dad and I are at Smilow cancer hospital for a recheck today. I am very cross with him as he is now smoking inside of the house and I despise that smell.

was tippers bp okay? and what did they say about the leg? hope everything was fine.

Will be watching for you morning post about today's visit. I bet they all loved Tipper's antlers! :D Hope all went well. Barbara

Patti,
Merry Christmas to you, Tipper and your gang.
Hugs

Merry Christmas Patti. I hope the vet took your bribe and checked out Tipper's leg.

Seems to be a rash of leg injuries right now:(

Dang snow and ice dont help.

Hi Everyone:
We got up to really bad roads this morning. Tipper was a trooper and wore her antlers without complaint. She has worn so many things since a puppy it does not bother her like it would some dogs. We had to go real slow. The vet was not there he was late, so I gave all the techs their candy and they loved Tippers antlers. Tipper hates when people make a fuss over her. Good Bp so that was worth the trip. Tipper was up a lot last nite moving around, can't tell if her leg is paining her or if it is the cortisol again. I have most all the candy delivered. I am going to clean up my kitchen today, and spend time with my babies. If for some reason I missed you with a post please have a safe and Merry Christmas. Blessings
Patti

Merry Christmas to you and Tipper and the gang :)

Merry Christmas Patti and babies!

Merry Christmas Everyone:
I have the biggest present anyone could ever give me, and that is my Tipper. She is the biggest blessing in my life and for that I am very grateful. This forum is also a blessing, as if not for it we would not have made it through the last 14 months. You are all wonderful, caring , and helpful people and I appreciate knowing all of you. I hope you all have a wonderful day with your families, which is the true meaning of Christmas. Blessings
Patti

Merry Christmas Patti, Tipper and rest of the gang. :)

hugs,
Sharlene and Molly Muffin

Hi Everyone:
Hope everyone had a great Christmas. Last nite Tipper was up with gastro upset. She has been getting up every nite now since her bad bout with the diarrhea. I am tired from her waking me at nite, she never did this before to much. Now it is every nite. Also this morning when I went to take her out, she had a vestibular episode. The last one was bad and it was only about two weeks ago. I hope this is not going to be going on a lot as it is awful to watch. Some dogs can never get their heads straightened out right again. I am praying this does not happen. It seems to some it is a permanent thing and others it straightens out. I had the old ma that lives by me over fro supper yesterday. His daughter could not come for Christmas and he was all alone. He thanked me for everything I do for him before he left. He was really appreciative of everything. I had to put Tipper in the bedroom as she is very territorial now. I hope we are done with incidents for the day as I am tired out from all this. We have an appt. at the vets first things Monday morning for an Adequan shot. Tipper's leg seems pretty good, but I will still have him look at it. I pray for all the babies and their mom's on here every nite. But last nite I just didn't ask God for anything, but instead let him know I am thankful for the birth of Jesus and for all he had given Tipper and I. I am always asking for miracles so I gave him a break last nite. Blessings
Patti

hi patti, i'm sorry for you that you had another broken night. all those worries about our dogs.....hopefully tipper feels fine again after her attack. we could use some miracles.......the heater of my aquarium broke down, and my fish are not happy now. [the spare one does not work either....] and nice, that you invited your neighbour in for supper!

Praying for relief. I know it is so hard but love always sees us through. Keep the faith and rest up best you can. Love, Kim

Patti, I'm glad that Tipper's leg is improving. If it's not one thing, it's another. Hopefully she feels better soon and that you both can get some rest.

Hope you and Tipper are doing well, we have gale force winds here so hoping the power stays on :)

Happy to hear Tippers leg is improved, so sorry to hear Tippers tummy is acting up again. I hope Tipper feels better quickly.

Upset belly again? Any changes in the food? Is it possible she has a virus or bacterial infection causing her stomach upset?

Poor Tipper! And poor you! I hope you can get some sleep soon.

Hi Everyone:
Well Tipper did sleep all nite, and not get up to go out. She got up at 5am this morning though. I am just really a walking zombie from no sleep. He leg seems better, but not all the way, I see her limping at times. It will be in the 40's this weekend so she can go out, but how much she can walk without the leg starting up will be the question. We had big beautiful snowflakes coming down yesterday, it really was beautiful to watch. I have a lot of appointments coming up this next two weeks with myself going to Pittsburgh to the Dr. Tipper going to the vet, then to the hospital, and me going to the urologist. I just hate all these appointments, but what can you do?? I cleaned the house yesterday under the supervision on Tipper and Toby so that is out of the way. I wish someone had a way to make dust go away. I hate dusting, I would rather scrub a million floors. Elvis watches and it is like he does his little thing on purpose when he sees me dusting and I am done he flaps up a storm and blows dust everywhere I just cleaned. I could bake him in the oven when he does that!. He laughs as he is doing it too, that is the best part. Hope everyone had a nice Christmas and is slowly getting back into the groove. Tipper really needs her Adequan as her tracheal noises have been bad lately. Blessings
Patti

Too bad we don't live close! I hate doing floors and love to dust! We could swap out chores! :p

I'm glad to hear Tipper slept well and that her leg is improving!

Hi Patti,

I am happy to hear Tipper slept through the night and her leg is on the mend. I hope you get the rest you need.

Vicki:
Thanks for thinking of Tipper and I . It is good to get some sleep for once! Blessings
Patti

Good news Patti!

Good to hear!

nice, that both of you had some sound sleep last night. don't you take a nap during daytime to catch up with some sleep? i do if i can.
hopefully you were able to walk the dogs outside.
and housekeeping..........bleeehhhh!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!

YAY for sleep!! Hehe. Hey, we have to take what we can get, right?! ;)

Hi Everyone:
Thanks for thinking of us, but if I slept in the day it would be a miracle of God. I have never been able to do that. Further more the Queen Bee here would not think of allowing that. Tipper did walk twice today and the leg did hold out, the only problem is Tipper has a high pain tolerance and very few times does she show you something hurts her. I made it tot he hospital for my blood work, the only problem was the staff at the Dr.'s office never faxed it to the hospital. So I had to sit and wait for the hospital to contact them and get it. Got a phlebotomist that was not too good. I told her what to use and exactly where to get my blood as I am a hard patient to get blood from. I have had this done hundreds of times, and know the exact spot. She told me she found a better one she was more comfortable with. I told her it would not work but she insisted. She stuck the darn thing in where she wanted to then declared "oh there is nothing coming out." I really wanted to bean her one. I said please use the spot I told you to and get a butterfly. She did and the blood flowed. She said" if you ever get me again make sure you tell me about this." I said "I told you when I walked in here and you did not listen." She said "I will next time" yeah like she will remember!! Anyhow Tipper had a good day today and feels better after walking. It was real sunny and beautiful out today. We are to return to the arctic weather on Monday again. Hey has anyone heard from Judi? Wonder is she has power? I hope her and Keesh are alright. Blessings
Patti

Hi Patti,

glad you were able to get through a night with some sleep. Unfortunately it takes more than one night to catch up from sleep deprivation, so I hope you get plenty more nights of Tipper not getting up for something.

Sorry about the vestibular episode, that really sounds very scary. I'd probably freak.

Yea they really should just listen when you tell them to draw from a specific area.

Hopefully Tippers leg will continue to improve. You'll have to keep watching her for a long time, no jumping on and off the beds till it's all the way healed.
I know Tipper really can give you a run for your money though, she's a strong willed little thing. LOL
The question though and it always has been, whose will is stronger yours or Tippers. LOL I'm betting on you!!

hugs,
Sharlene and Molly Muffin

Geez Patti, first the mamagram fiasco and now this. I can't keep up with you lady. :) I'm also a difficult one to get blood from. Small veins that like to roll out of the way.

I'm glad that Tipper is feeling better. Try to get more rest. Tell Tipper that this will be your joint New Year's resolution.

Hi Patti,
Glad to hear you got some sleep and Tipper's leg is feeling better.
Sorry you had the problem with the blood draw.
Thinking of you and Tipper.