Tipper - adrenal tumor/breathing issues

Actually a pet store, independent or not, might be a good option too. My local independent pet store owner, does cat rescue. So you never know. :)

Sharlene and molly muffin

Hi Everyone:
Well Tipper had a small episode of seizures early when she went to sleep. She did get some rest, so did I. I decided to go to the 30mg Vetoryl after her ACTH test today if it shows cortisol rising. I am afraid in the trilostane that she is not getting an accurate dose and when I think she is getting 8mg from it, it could according to studies on compounded drugs be only 4-5mg. I need to get this cortisol under control as her symptoms are thru the roof again and that seems the only way to do it. I just hope going form the trilo to all Vetoryl she does not plummet to far. Also I am taking my oldest cat along to the vet today. He gets an early detection profile every 6 months and is due. I am asking the vet to have the lab check for corona virus too. I read many cats form breeders already have it, wheich would mean Lucky does too and that Grace could stay. It is a long shot, but it is worth a try to save her anguish of moving again. I forgot to get urine from Tipper, so that means another trip this week, oh well! I always check her urine when doing the ACTH and blood panel. It is so frigid here I think 15 below is what they said on tv. Blessings
Patti

HI Patti,
This super cold weather is making it hard to give the dogs some decent exercise isn't it? It was not as bad here this morning as by you...but still at 14 degrees I cannot take Trixie for more than an around the block walk.
After catching up on your posts I was wondering if the neurologist explained why the seizures would only happen at night? Do you ever notice Tipper having a seizure during the day when she's active? Just curious about that. Could it be when Tipper is lying down she is pressing a nerve that sets off a seizure? Seems like if was related to medication or anything else it would be more likely to happen anytime. Seizures are sometimes such a mystery!
Sorry about your parrot bite! There are nothing like parrot jaws. They can practically crack open a coconut, I know they can crack open nuts that need a hammer to open...very strong jaws! Awww...I bet Elvis was having some winter blues too!!
I don't want to hope your cats all have that corona virus...but I wish Grace could stay with you. I know you have enough on your plate...but the way she ended up in your car that day, seems like it was all meant to be. If she has to leave you I know you'll only put her with someone you trust.
I also think that the restlessness at night is a good marker about the cortisol maybe being a bit high. Now that Trixie is controlled she is so peaceful at night. She used to move around constantly when her levels were still high. Though with this weather and lack of exercise Tipper could just be restless too.
Seems like over the weekend we will finally have some moderation in the temps...I hope you do too.

Barbara

Hi Everyone:
Well Tipper had her ACTH and blood work so we will see about the Reticulocyte count now and the alt etc. She gained more weight and has to stop now, even the vet said this is unlike her. I have to get her all the way onto the new lower calorie food by next week. He said we need to test for thyroid on a Monday. I said after I recuperate from all this. Chance my cat will be 14 and he lost 1/2 lb and the vet is concerned, and I am too. He is small and that is a lot for a small cat to lose. He had his check up and blood work and a corona virus check. If Chance was exposed to it at the breeders that means he has had it for nearly 14 years and would have exposed my Lucky to it. He has never been sick with anything like that so if he has had it it has not turned into anything all this time and that is good. So this is Grace's last shot at staying here. I did everything I could and now it is in God's hands. I came out of there with my head reeling from a 1000.00 bill I had to pay for all this and Grace. I am busted, broke and any other words you can think of right now. I have to get some more money together for Tipper's thyroid panel and Lucky needs blood work and Toby. It never ends here. I will manage I always figure something out. I will have all the test results back by probably Friday, and I will go pick them up as I forgot Tipper's urine and have to take it. Blessings
Patti

Hi Everyone:
Well we area having 40 -50 mile and hour winds. It is really bad out there. Tipper went in on my bed and I turned the electric blanket on for her and she is napping. That ACTH testing is the pits. It is really hard on them. I wish there was a much easier way that did not involve pain for these babies. Tipper gets these so often she is developing a submissive behavior and just sitting there in complete compliance. That kind of makes me sick when I think about it, but the vet told me that is how she is getting. She must be on about number 15 of them by now. The vet agreed to go back to the Vetoryl as we are not sure she is getting enough in the compounded trilostane. So I guess after Fridays results we will be going to the 30mg Vetoryl again. I feel so bad she gained weight again, but it is not from me giving her excess food. I will do the thyroid earlier next month she needs a break and so do I. She should be on her low cal food totally next week, I have given her nuggets and more nuggets the past two weeks so she should not have a reaction- at least I pray she doesn't. It is Grace's time now so I am going to pay attention to her for a while. She never must have been given toys. My boys play with toys every day and I interact with them. She does not even know what to do with one, and that is sad. Blessings
Patti

Well I do hope that things work out with Grace, but then I don't want your cats to have anything dire either. :(
Maybe Tipper is just so use to the tests now that they don't scare her or freak her out at all. She isn't doing the cringe submissive is she?

Cold here today too but suppose to warm up to -5C for a high tomorrow. Of course with that comes snow. :) of course LOL

Stay safe and warm
hugs,
Sharlene and molly muffin

hi patti, it sounds logical to me that tippers weight gain comes from the lack of exercise because of her leg injury and the bad weather.
doesn't that sound more logical than a thyroid problem? it can save tipper a visit to the vet and you a lot of money? from what you describe tipper was always in pretty good shape.

i saw it with my dogs too. since flynn could not walk much anymore, the other dogs gained weight too. i hope this is the case with tipper too.
since the weather is ok, we can walk longer distances now. ian has lost 1 kg [2 pounds] last month. he still has to lose about 2 kg. he is on 30 mg vetoryl too and his pot belly is less pronounced now. he weighs around 13,5 kg [about 28 pound]
a 1000 dollar bill today? hope you don't get nightmares from it!
i would..... i wish there was a fund for cushing dogs world wide [treatment and research]
we do have a Faculty of Veterinary Medicine where vet students get their education. they used to give large discounts overthere, but not so much anymore.
i can still send a stool sample every month of each dog which the students research for canine parasites for free, so you don't have to put unnessesary meds into your dogs [no deworm].
they never found any so far over the last 2 years. it is an interesting project. the outcome so far is that hardly any adult pet dog has canine parasites. flee control is necessary though.
take good care of yourself , and good luck with the results on friday.

Hi Everyone:
Well I think part of Tipper's weight gain is the no walking I still studied all her T4's and they were all low normals ready to go into abnormals so she could be having thyroid issues. She had some seizure activity early on before she really got into her sleep. She slept better last nite because she was exhausted from her testing day. We have laser therapy today and then she goes back to her regular schedule of once every 3 weeks. I am tired out mentally and physically and need a few days rest. I have to go out Friday and take the urine sample, but that will be it until Wednesday so I can take it easy a few days and not have to be trekking out anywhere. I have some people that flip animals for profit trying to get Grace and pretending they will give her a good home. They will never get her. I will see to it if she leaves here she has an iron clad, clean, wonderful ,forever home or she does not go it's that simple. Delora is getting worse physically and mentally. I may either get a pizza or make something next week and take up and eat it with her for some company she is lonely and you never know when you will never see someone again. She likes to work puzzles and cross word books so I will see if I can find her some. My other elderly man neighbor is better and out and about so that is good. I wish I could hit the lottery and take care of all our dogs and all the elderly that need help. I am just glad that I am able to work things around that I can afford what Tipper needs for now, that is a blessing. I just wish I had the income I did when I was working as this would be real easy then. It is what it is so I deal with it. Blessings
Patti

Hi Everyone:
Well the long awaited news is in...... Grace cannot stay neither of my cats have been exposed to the corona virus. I must start to really get a good home for her. This is breaking my heart that she must go, but that is the way it is. On the other hand my Chance had an excellent report, he needs to eat a little more now. Then we have Miss Tipper. Well I was right her thyroid took a big dip, and when I heard her alk phos 300 I was so upset. A dogs thyroid can make their alk phos high so if any of your babies are having that problem please check into it. I knew it as I read it somewhere before and I asked the vet and he confirmed it will make it high. So that is why the weight gain with Tipper. I think I should just call all the shots here and forget the vets. So we will have to do the thyroid panel and send it to Michigan State. Probably in a week, she needs a break, I need to think where I can pull this money from. Also her reticulocytes are way down so I was right it was the lentils!!! This is the one that really mystified me. Tippers ACTH results were not what I was expecting according to her clinical signs. Her pre number is .9 so she is low again ,and the post was 5. The vet told me her thyroid could have a lot to do with the wacky hungriness and drinking more. I was shocked as I expected her to be high based on her clinicals, but now that the thyroid is involved that adds another dimension to the mix. So I immediately got out the bottle of 8 mg trilostane and swapped it for the 7mg I already have. I will be lowering her dose starting tomorrow. She will have to be rechecked at least baseline in about a month. I just have to keep a close watch on her. I want her on thyroid meds asap to get this alk phos down. I am interested in hearing what others are using for thyroid and which is the safest drug to use? I would appreciate some heklp on this. I take Synthroid and know for a fact in people it must be started on a low dose or it tends to blow the top of your head off from a head ache. So I will want her started low if that also happens in dogs??? Anyone with thyroid experience please give me some advise. I am sick over Grace and I asked my other neighbor and he does not want any pets. I am back to square one, but I know she will get a good home I just need to network and find someone. I am home for about 4 days so I will do it then. Everything else seemed good according to the vet with Tipper's tests so I will pick my copies up tomorrow and then let you know after I pick thru it all. He never gives me the whole picture so I want to see it myself as usual then I will see what is good and bad according to me. I am sick over Grace so please pray I find her a home I am getting so attached to her. Blessings
Patti

Oh I am so sorry that definitely have to find Grace a new home. I know you can do it though. Just might take some time. Glad that your cats are both well though. That is good news.

Okay, bummer about the thyroid, but yes it causes the same symptoms as cushings and is why we always say has it been ruled out.

I can't speak to which thyroid medication is the best, but I'm sure some of the others on here can and have knowledge of it.

Plus, no matter what Patti, you are the absolute best at researching Anything from Tipper. :) LOL

Still I'm sure others will chime in. :)

Hang in there Patti!!
hugs,
Sharlene and Molly Muffin

my flynn was having a thyroid problem. his t4 was very low just 5 [normal 8-40] and his tsh was normal. he got forthyron 200 mg twice a day. it is also from dechra. [not expensive] it worked well for him. this problem was a side effect of his cushings. what do you call it? secundary?
flynn didn't start low on the meds and he did very well immediately.
how did the laser therapy go?
sleep well everybody....goodnight!

Hi Everyone:
I am going to set up Tippers thyroid for Monday and ask the vet if I can pay it a little later. I need to get on this I am always for being proactive with Tipper. I need to get her straightened around with her weight and alk phos. I am sorry she will not get a break but it must be to get her as well as possible. I know now the hunger and drinking is thyroid related as her ACTH numbers were low and I switched her trilo dosage down a notch today. She had some seizure activity last nite again so I am sending the Neurologist a report right after this. This is the first time I saw her leg jump that it woke her up, usually she sleeps thru it all, until I shake her or call her and then it all stops. I need to get the video up on Youtube this weekend so you all can see it. I have just been really busy with Grace and all this. The weather was over 32 here this morning and Tipper finally got out to walk, she was so happy I cannot tell you how much better she was acting. Her leg held up ok. She has one more intensive treatment then we go back to once every 3 weeks thank God. She did not want her back touched this time though and I suspect the spot where she looks sway backed from the lack of muscle holding the stomach up is pulling on that spot and maybe bothering a disc. She moved all around and tried to get away from the therapist when she started on her back. I will walk her again if the weather holds up as she was in heaven walking again. Blessings
Patti

i can understand very well that tipper loved her walks after such a long time. they do not understand why they can not go outside for a walk. i never read about toby coming along for the walk? or do you walk them seperately?

how is the weather forecast? more walks to come? we had a sunny day with hardly any wind blowing!
i have to go to bed now. sleep well.

Patti,

I worry about Daisy's back too, especially since she's a dachshund. Today was a bit warmer for us too and the weekend is supposed to be nice.

Dad is now smoking inside of the house and I can't take the smell.
Chris put an offer on a house several blocks from the beach in West Haven, waiting for the inspections and if all goes well, we'll be moving before the summer. Dad is well enough that he doesn't need me here 24/7 anymore.

I hate to leave Greenwich but we can't afford a million dollar home.

I feel so bad for Grace. Praying that you find her a suitable home. I'm glad that Tipper got out for a walk.

Hi Everyone:
Tipper has already had one walk and will go again if we do not get this ice storm predicted. She had a lot of seizure activity last nite. I am waiting for the neurologist to answer my progress report and questions. I can't wait to get on this thyroid thing as she needs this weight off. It is not good for her legs or her breathing and she has been trim and muscular all her life up until Cushings. This has to be hard carrying this extra weight around. Tipper must think she was being punished being kept in for so long. She is happy now that she can walk, her favorite past time. I am lucky she is still able too also. I was reading where some of these thyroid medicines can make the dog drink more and urinate more. Has anyone using them experienced this? Also pleas I am wanting to hear form anyone on the best drugs to use for this now with the least side effects, I have done some research, but as always want to hear from you. Still not takers for Grace. Are people crazy, these cats cost 1000.00 and then with the 500.00 in vet care- why would someone not want her??? Well we will see what this weekend brings. Blessings
Patti

Hey Patti, you may already know this from your reading, but low thyroid levels can trigger seizure activity. So if it turns out that Tipper needs thyroid supplementation, maybe that will help with these episodes. Wouldn't that be great!!

I am just so sorry that Grace cannot stay with you. I've gotten really attached to her, too, just by reading about her. I will miss her very much when you finally do find another home for her :o. I wish I could take her myself.

Marianne

Thanks Marianne, I am trying to get time to post the video this weekend. I did see where it said about the thyroid and seizures it scared me, it also talked a lot about vestibular episodes and Tipper also has that. I pray it helps. If you were not so far away and Tipper was not sick I would drive Grace to you as I know you would love her. God Bless her she is at my feet on her back talking to me. Her sweetness makes this all the more difficult. Blessings
Patti

Oh Patty, if I could take Grace I would figure out a way to get her myself! The problem is my husband is very allergic to cats to the point of asthmatic attacks. :( :(

It is such a shame because he loves cats, too. While my parents' kitties were still alive, we'd have to load him up like a zombie on antihistamines in order to spend even a few hours at their house. :o

I am having problems loading this video on Tipper to Youtube, and burned Tipper's chicken fooling around!

Hi Everyone:
Sorry to say but Tipper's video is too long to put on YouTube it wants me to cut it and I don't want to, so I will get it onto the computer and see what I can do when I have time. Tipper and Toby have had 2 walks, so they are both napping right now. Still no interested parties in Grace, she is patiently waiting to get out of that room. My house smells of burned chicken. I will never do that again! Blessings
Patti

you can split videos in parts on youtube. but there are videos on youtube that last as long as 45 min. is your video of tipper that long? i don't know how people are doing this though.
like i wrote before flynn [28 kg] was on forthyron 2x200mg and did not show any side-effects at all. not even at the start of it. they just worked fine. he never had seizures or vestibular issues.
it really is strange that no one wants grace sofar. maybe put her on a cat/main coon forum? flyers? on the website of the local pound/animal shelter? do you know anything about her age? it is difficult not to grow attached to an animal like her.

Hi Everyone:
Tipper was very restless last nite moving all around again. She is going to be really miffed in the morning as she has to fast until after 9am and she gets up at 6am. I will have one crazy, angry dog on my hands. I will take her food along in the car and give it to her after we leave the vets. I know how hungry she gets so I must do it this way to make the least stress on her. We have snow on the ground so there is no walking this morning it is too cold. We will see if it warms up to 32 or above so the dogs can walk. I have not heard anything from the neurologist yet. Tipper did start out having seizure activity when falling asleep, and moved about all nite. I will be glad when this thyroid problem is taken care of. I tried yesterday to get the video off my IPhone onto Youtube, but it would not take it and said it was too long and to clip it which I did not want to. I have seen really long ones on there and this is only 5 minutes or shorter so I am not sure what is wrong. I may try it to another site as I want people to be able to see it in the event this happens with their dog. I logged on to an inquiry about Grace this morning. I answered it and but was sad thinking of it. I am waiting for a reply. Hopefully this is a good person who read every stipulation I have for owning Grace. This will not be easy. The vets office is going to let me pay Tippers bill later in the month, and for that I am glad as I would not feel good about spending money on Grace and Tipper needing testing and not getting it, that just cannot happen. So they are both getting what they need this way. I am hoping Tipper can get out this afternoon. I need some time to spend on myself today and do a pedicure etc. Blessings
Patti

Patti,
I hope Tippers tests go well. I am not update on her thyroid issues but will read about it shortly.

I don't think it is not youtube wont take a long video I believe it is iPhone that will not upload over a certain amount. You can break up the video into smaller ones on the iPhone and then upload them all to you tube.

or transfer the video to your pc. Then from your pc try uploading it to youtube or www.photobucket.com and see if it will take it as one video file.

Vicki:
Thank you for even thinking of us at this time. I think you are right and it is IPhone. I have thought about you and your boys a million times whence I was awake last nite. I am hoping for some kind of a miracle for you all. I cannot believe this is happening to both dogs. I will anxiously be awaiting to hear their reports, and praying they are not as bad as first thought. If only there were some way for me to help, I certainly would in a nano second. Just know I care. Blessings
Patti

fasting tipper does not sound easy. 12 hours i read on the internet. well lets hope the results will clarify what is wrong with tipper.
have a safe trip and we will hear from you how the vet visit went.

Hi Everyone:
Well it was a bad nite and early morning here. Tipper started with really bad gastro symptoms last nite, and I had to take her out to potty and she was trying to push the snow away to get at grass and eat it. I brought her in at 330am and had to feed her. That is the only thing that will make it go away. So since she was fed we cannot do the test. I called the vets as soon as they opened to tell them so my vet does not get mad. They are going to see if she can come in tomorrow morning as I do not want to wait until next Monday. A rescue contacted me about Grace and wants to place her because they are such expensive cats they too are afraid of flippers and her falling into the wrong hands. I will see when they call me today what all this is about. I am hoping it leads to a good home for her. I am just sick that this happened with Tipper on test day. She was making so many gastro noises and so loud I had to feed her I had no choice I was not going to let her suffer as that hurts. She is almost 100% on Fromm diet right now. I think she did not get enough to eat last nite before bed and that will do it every time. Grace is seeming depressed, and I need to help her as soon as possible. She wants out of this room. I am tired now and feel like crap after being up half the nite. Oh well I will get something worked out. Blessings
Patti

Hi Patti, I'm so sorry Tipper had a bad night/early morning. Is she feeling better now? Any gastro symptoms still occurring?

It's really hard to watch our pups suffer so late at night. I always feel so helpless and terrible because i want them to sleep and rest. Do you know what caused the gastro problems?

Praying Tipper is feeling better... Praying you get some peace and rest. You're such a wonderful mommy.

-Meg

Hi Patti,

Sorry to hear that Tipper and you had such a bad night. :( Hopefully tonight will be better.
There is a big snow storm heading your way it looks like. Take care and try not be out there in that mess.
What did the rescue have to say? Anything positive in that?

hugs,
sharlene and molly muffin

Patti, just wanted to say I hope you and Tipper are having a good evening.

Patti,

I've had nights like that. I hope that you both get rest tonight and that Tipper can have the test tomorrow.

Surely Grace doesn't understand why she's being kept separate and I hope that the rescue organization can help! She's beautiful!

Hi Everyone:
We are back from the vets and wow they did not give me the full extent of Tipper's blood works as usual. Her alp is up in the 300's because of the thyroid. Her Albumin is up and the protein is way up. The calcium is up too and that falls in line with the previous two being elevates. I already have a suspicion that it is the change in food. That is all that is different. I am putting her back on her old food. Maybe the Fromm had too much protein for he to handle?? This is upsetting, so upsetting in fact I left my copy there. I will have to get it as I have to take urine back as I could not get it from her this morning. Tipper was all over the bed last nite and neither of us slept. She has her blood work done for the thyroid, so it will be back in about a week. I hate when they give you blood results over the phone and do not give you the whole picture. I was floored by all this. Chances was stellar for his age and he is 13 tomorrow God Bless him. I need to get him a treat for his birthday. Maybe a little tuna. All my animals were born on the 4th of the month but Lucky don't know his as I rescued him. I am emailing the rescue about Grace to see if I can make some arrangements for the weekend if the weather is good. I am attached to her and this will be heart breaking for me so I need to do this asap before I chicken out, she needs out of this room. Tipper was a maniac this morning over no food. I took it in the car and fed it to her after we left the vets. I read some where corona can live in carpet for 2 months so this room will be off limits to the animals, and disinfected. My vet said he finds that statement untrue but I cannot take chances. Blessings
Patti

Hi Everyone:
I have begun the task of researching Tipper's high albumin, protein, and calcium. From what I have found so far it could all be related to her thyroid not functioning properly. This needs to get straightened out as it can cause seizures,heart arythmias etc. This is the first time she has had a rise in protein and calcium. The vet told me they were related and from what I see that is true.
This has me very nervous indeed. She will have to get on medication asap to get this under control, so I am hoping for a quick return on her thyroid panel results.I got up this morning to my eye swollen up, do not know what that is from. Blessings
Patti

Hi Everyone:
I just sent the vet a letter with all Tipper's T4 values for the last 12 blood tests. I asked him to please start Tipper on a thyroid medication at half the normal dosage before the report comes back from Michigan state. The consequences to this calcium etc. are scary to say the least and I need to get on this. I told him Tipper is suffering hypothyroidism and if he didn't believe me, I would bet him Tipper's bill on it. I am tired of messing around while her dilly dallies and takes his time. Tipper already has heart problems and this can affect her heart. That is why I am asking for a low dose as not to give her a fast heartbeat or cause her problems as she is so allergic to stuff. He better call me if her knows what is good for him as I will be back down there after him. She has every symptom of this and that is why she is drinking so much again and peeing so much. I don't want kidney problems from this calcium so he best move his you know what. Blessings
Patti

i skipped one day at this forum. too tired. i hope that grace can find a good home via this rescue centre. she needs a home of her own. the longer she will stay, the more you will grow attached to her.
good to hear that chance is in excellent shape.
how is your eye?
i hope tippers thyroid results will come in soon.
what did your vet say about tippers bloodwork. did he have any idea?
i hope the two of you will have a good night sleep. maybe you can try out a doggy cushion/bed or something like that on the floor so tipper can move around without waking you up. you can do with a good night sleep.

Hi Everyone:
I am waiting for the vet to call about Tipper's thyroid. I have already called 4 times so they know I mean business. Tipper is really not good today, feeling like sluggish and tired. Not her perky self by any means. The rescue lady has not contacted me back yet. Everyone is getting ready for the big storm tonite we are to get 10 inches. Then more snow on the weekend. I am tired and just dragged out. I am hoping to hear from the rescue tonite. Grace needs out of this room the poor baby. It is time to take Elvis for his wings and beak trim again so that is at the end of the month when the traveling vet comes in town. Blessings
Patti

hi patti, is a traveling vet someone who makes house calls?

Hi Everyone:
Well the vet never called me yesterday as they said he got real busy, which is still no excuse. I called there bright and early this morning and had a conversation with the receptionist that sort of went like this-I am the biggest client he ahs at this practice and I am sick of his crappy treatment and not calling me when he is supposed to. If he thinks I cannot or will not go else where he is wrong as I am the one educating him on this stuff not the other way around, so I can just as easy use another vet. If I do not hear something today I will go somewhere else where they value a client who pays them enough to send their daughter thru college. I am really ticked off and he better not push anymore of my buttons. With what I read yesterday and Tipper's symptoms following the patter of it I am really worried for her even though he is not as usual.
This is basically what I researched. Tipper's high alt, calcium, and protein, can be caused by her parathyroid that secretes a hormone to regulate calcium. She could have calcemia which is dangerous and can really affect the kidneys, make heart arythemias, and cause seizures. I read several publish articles from Jean Dodds saying that any dog having seizure activity should always first have a full thyroid panel done. Also that the thyroid medicine may then stop some seizures when the thyroid functions normally again with meds. Also she said this can contribute to muscle wasting and tremors/seizures. Tipper we know does have the latter, I am worried as she already has heart problems. and she certainly does not need kidney problems. They can have thirst and more urination, and be tired and have personality changes. Tipper had all of that right now. She was restless last nite and drank more water and moved all around the bed. She is not running around as much more sedate. I read all her T4 readings form 12 blood tests. They are all low normal, and this last one was really low. In my fax to the vet I told him that Jean Dodds says all a dog had to do is present with one of these symptoms and it can mean thyroid issues. Tipper has them all and due to that I want her to start on a half dosage of thyroid meds now even before the stuff form Michigan comes back.
I sent him all the readings and asked if there was a reason he would not agree with the findings??? If not I wanted to start her today on meds- he is off after Wednesday and that is why I need to start today in case she has a reaction to them. He plays games and fools around too much for me and I am ready to leave him if he does not wake up today. This is serious stuff that can be a result of her blood work and she is not feeling well for day I have said that. I am not willing to wait on the results form Michigan as the writing is on the wall plain and simple. He better move his you know what if her wants Tipper as cash cow or I am done, I have had an uphill battle with him all throughout this and I am tired of fighting him. He knows what this dog means to me and he knows I don't put up with this so why he is doing it again I do not know. There will be consequences this time I am not bluffing.
On another note the rescue contacted me and they want a front shot of Grace to see her face. Part of her mane is shaved because of her blood work and not sure it looks so great, but I will do what they want. This cat is weighing heavily on my heart. I truly feel pain when thinking of making her leave. Please pray this vet does what he is supposed to and this gets taken care of today. Blessings
Patti

Patti,
I hope he calls you and does right by you and Tipper. waiting and worrying is horrible.

Goodness Patti. I have not caught up on your thread in a while. Good for you for standing up to your vet. It really burns my biscuits when these people act like we are not important. We pay them, not the other way around, they should make the effort to remember that!

Patti,
I hope your vet hears you! You must be his best client, certainly he could have found 10 minutes to reach you at some point in the day.
I really hope the rescue can help with Grace. I'll be crossing my fingers.

Barbara