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Oh Patty that's rubbish I had hoped she was improving after yesterday's update
Wish I knew what else to suggest to help, can be so frustrating and upsetting to watch and not know what to do for the best.
Maybe you should try giving her a little something to eat before bed? If its excess acid that might help. At least her foot is improving so that won't be bothering her
Sending you a massive hug, kisses to Tipper
Mel
Xxx
Patti,
this rapid breathing may also have to do with the fact that cushpups have a difficult time regulating their body core temperature. Daisy did this once in the beginning before we started Trilostane and it was so frightening that I stayed awake that whole night checking on her!
Hoping that you find the right IMS for both of you and that they can help soon!
Hi Patti
Was just reading about what's been going on with Tipper past few days.The both of you are in my thoughts and prayers and good luck today at your appt.It's so frustrating and we feel so helpless when our babies are sick.Tipper is so lucky to have a mom like you.
I was sick to my stomach when I read Leslie's "friends" comments and yours regarding people not only not"getting" it but also being cruel.I've been through similar situations,people making sarcastic comments on FB,etc.I still struggle with the fact that no one in my family even called me,no acknowledgement whatsover,to offer support when learning that I lost my Fella.:mad:.
The insensitivity,selfishnishness and cruelty never ceases to amaze me but it is quite telling of who they are as a person.On the other hand,I've never met a dog lover I didn't like!:).Knowing and loving Tipper as you do,is a blessing that they will never understand.
Loved your llama story.I happened to see the horse farm on the Tufts property and took Fella over to see them.His reaction was priceless and it's those memories that keep me smiling today.:).Hope Tipper had a better night and good luck to you both today!
Fellasmom:
I am so glad you have some good memories with your baby. I cannot believe your family, they should truly be ashamed of themselves. If you don't have compassion for lesser forms of life, what kind of person are you?? We call ourselves a civilized society, yet what is so civil about how some people view animals, and think they have no worth. These kind of people are the ones missing out on a whole lot as far as I am concerned. I made up my mind when someone initiates a conversation with me, and is rude in any way about my precious Tipper, I am going to call them on it, on the spot. I am sick of rude, selfish people that want to make fun of others who dearly love their animals. It is so wrong, and so hurtful!!! I hope your heart is healing as I know how lost you must feel. God Bless You and Little Fella in Heaven
Patti
Good Afternoon Everyone:
Just got back from the Vets with my rescue cat Lucky and Tipper. What a ride. Tipper hates Lucky and wants to kill him, Lucky can't stand Tipper because of it. So, Lucky meowed as loud as he could, and Tipper growled and barked at the meows and tried to get in the back seat at Lucky's carrier to straighten him out! Oh lordy I must be insane taking these two together! Never thought I would be so glad to get to the Vets. Well Lucky needed an early detection profile and an exam. Tipper needed the ATCH and early detection profile, and exam also. The Vet looked at Tipper's foot under magnification, and said it is nothing, that it was just red from her licking it. Ok we got that out of the way!! Then we talked about Tipper's problem with her throat and nose. I asked him if the other Jack Russell he told me about had been scoped and how it went. He said yes and all in was was Rhinitis. Which is simply an inflammation of the nasal lining. I told my Vet I researched it and found Cushings causes a narrowing of the nasal passages. I told him when I told the IMS this she said that is not true!!. Well it turns out she is wrong. The inflammation of the nasal lining causes chronic rhinosinuitis. I was right after all. So we discussed the procedure Tipper would have to under go. He said I could spend close to 4000.00 only to find out it is rhinosinuitis. The other Jack Russell was put under, scoped, biopsy done and this is what they came up with. This cost them a lot of money to find this out. This dogs is something caused by environmental changes, not like with Tippers Cushings. The treatment is inhaled steriods, or chemo drugs. The I got a brainstorm. Since this conditon does cause fluid also from cell changes in the nasal membrane, could that be what is going down Tipper's throat?? I asked the Vet if it could be thick and he said it can get as thick as pus!! Bingo an enlightening moment for me!!. I said can you call Dechra and see if Tipper had an inhalent of steriods what this would do? Also is it safe to try this on her? He said we would have to get the steroid, and a special animal mask as you cannot put this straight into her nose. He is going to get it all set up and try to try this out on her tomorrow afternoon. If it works that is her problem, and could save her and me the anguish of going to Pgh and doing the whole procedure on Tuesday the 14th. I kept praying and asking God what is the right thing to do here as I don't want to endanger my dogs life at this hospital, but know she needs to get this addressed or she won't go on much longer. I know he directed me to ask my Vet all this stuff and I feel this is definitely worth trying, and could be a solution without harming my baby. The Vet agrees with me and thinks I may have finally found the true problem. He said he can't believe the IMS told me that is not true. He went online in a website only for Vets and printed it out for me, so it is definitely true, and it does cause snoring, narrowing of the nasal lining from inflammation, and mucus. I have all the info in front of me. So all of you telling me your dog is snoring, licking lips, lip smacking, hard swallowing this may be what is going on. The full name for it is lymphocytic plasmactic rhinitis. If your dog displays any of the symptoms that Tipper has please get this checked out. I cannot wait until tomorrow to try this on her. I am doing it at the Vets office in case anything goes wrong. Then I will proceed with it for a couple days and see if it helps at night. If so I will cancel the appointment in Pgh. Last night Tipper was ok, not too much of the rapid breathing. This is why the drugs for post nasal drip I am giving Tipper are not truly working. You have to get rid of the inflammation to get rid of the mucus this causes. This can go into the sinuses too. Please everyone pray to God this is what is wrong and we can get it corrected. My poor Tipper has suffered enough already with this. Keep your fingers crossed for her that we have found the problem. God Bless You All and All your babies
Patti
Mel:
Hope we found the solution. Please watch over my Tipper like you always do. Blessings
Patti
Hi Patti:)
Thinking of you and Tipper. Hope you both are having a better day. It sounds like you babies can be quite the challenge. I can just see the vet ride! You have to laugh, or cry!:D
Love and hugs you, Tipper and Lucky,
Kathy and Buddy:cool:
What a car ride that must have been. I am chuckling at how hellish it must have been for you as Boyce is not a fan of cats so am imagining her behaviour to be similar.
Hope that this is the problem.
Quite Mad at the IMS for you when she blatantly didnt check it and dismissed you outright, especially as your vet got it up in minutes!
Will be waiting for the next update, totally by your side in spirit as always
Big hug, kisses for sweet Tipper the cat tormentor
Mel
Xxxxxx
Everyone:
My Vet got the ok from Dechra to give Tipper the inhalent. Wish us luck as we are going back at 4:00 to do the first treatment. He fashioned a mask for her from a water bottle!! Will update after we are home. God please let this be the answer to my prayers!!
Blessings
patti
Oh, I so hope this is the answer! Let us know how it works for her! Fingers and paws crossed here!