Tipper - adrenal tumor/breathing issues

Hi Everyone:
Well Tipper and I both slept last nite. She got up early though at 6:15 and wanted me up. She is so cute the way she sticks her face in mine and waits to see my eyes open. I cannot resist getting up when she does this.
The over the counter meds I gave her seemed to help -about 50% better. I think I am on to something here. I hope if I give them to her for a few days this will completely go away. Can we actually be that lucky??? She did attempt to clear her throat, but not too much of a sticky sound, and very little throat clearing!! I am wondering if she has post nasal drip, but the viscosity of it is so thick that when it starts to go down her throat, it kind of blocks her airway from being so thick?? The reason I am thinking this is, I mentioned her eyes with the white mucus in the morning and they are all connected. I just gave her another pill so we will see what happens tonight after she gets the bedtime dose.
We have both recovered from yesterday. You know I feel sorry for people that do not know any better and trust the sole judgement of these so called professionals. That is where a lot of trouble starts if you do not arm yourself with information. Some of these vets would rather do the wrong thing than admit they do not know what to do.
Many of my neighbors called to see how Tipper made out. I was worn out after explaining it so many times. Some did not understand my decision on not letting that idiot do the procedure, they just don't get it. My Tipper is safe and that is all I care about. I am not taking her anywhere else until I see if this drug works on her. If it doesn't, I want a full history on the next person I take her to before going and want to talk to some previous people that have taken their pet there.
Tipper was elated that we are not going anywhere and that she is back to her routine, and getting her breakfast and walking. The heart Dr. told me what a lovely Jack Russell she was during the echo, and that she is more behaved than any other Jacks she has seen. She said keep on being vigilant with her and she can possibly live her life out. I can only hope and pray that is true. Tipper and I are just so glad yesterday is over and we will go on from here. I think I may take her over to the farm to watch the llamas today, she so enjoys that, and deserves it!! I will however compose a letter to the owner of the hospital later and let him know about this Dr. and how we were treated. God Bless you All and all your babies.
Patti

I totally understand. It was like when Zoe had her neck growth rupture last summer and I was assured the surgeon would do the procedure and then when we went to pick Zoe up we found out the IMS did it:eek:

Boy was I ticked off:eek: They tell us one thing when we call and schedule things and then have no regard to how we feel when they change it . I guess because they "are just dogs":eek::mad: They should have explained it to you.


So I totally understand how ticked off you are. With this last surgery, I grilled the surgeon about would there be any reason she would not do the surgery on the scheduled day, would someone else end up doing it. I think I grilled her and pressed her for a good ten minutes this last time so she knew I would accept no one else and if she was not availabe the surgery would be cancelled. End of story;)


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Thanks Everyone for all your comments on our horrible day yesterday, I am in the process of formulating a letter to the owner of the hospital. God Bless Patti

Patti
I'm ELATED that the new med is working! Could be that Tipper's allergies have gotten that bad really. My father is suffering big time and we're waiting for the doc to prescribe a prescription for the first time in his life. Daisy's eyes are weepy for the same reason so I have to keep an eye on that.

I'm glad that the heart specialist was the opposite of the other.

Oh my goodness what a terrible day you had, I'm shocked at how they treated you and your precious Tipper. Forsure write a letter, thats bad and the vet is a specialist...wow, glad that Tipper is doing well now!!! sending hugs!!

Hi Everyone:
I wasn't able to judge if Tipper was having any trouble swallowing last night as she went in the closet. It was supposed to rain and I guess she sensed the change in barometric pressure. I am bummed that I was unable to see if this is helping her. I will have to check tonight. Otherwise she had a good day with plenty of walks. I got her a harness with an ice pack that goes in the bottom of it where her heart is. Dogs with heart disease have a hard time cooling their body core. I only walk her in the morning and evening when the sun is down. When it warms up I will start using the pack- you put it in the freezer. We are due for some more rain today so I better get all her walks in before hand. God Bless Us All and our babies.
Patti

Hi Everyone:
Well Tipper went in the closet again last night, so I was unable to monitor her as far as the mucus drug goes. I will try again tonight. I have however noticed a downturn in her health, I can't exactly explain it, but I can see changes that are not for the good. Hope everyone has a good day with their baby. Blessings
Patti

Oh Patti,
I'm so sorry.

Hello you

It has been a tough few days and the trip and storms probably haven't helped. Hoping she will bounce back to her old self soon

Thinking of you both

Big hug, kisses for Tipper

Mel
Cxxx

I too hope Tipper will bounce back. It's been a real trial for both of you lately. This journey has not been an easy one.
Time might be one answer, reevaluate supplements etc too. Also, her levels did start to go low on the vetoryl, did you lower that when you started her back on it?

Big Hugs,
Sharlene and Molly Muffin