Tipper - adrenal tumor/breathing issues

That is good news.

Lets us know when you can xxxx

I am so glad you are getting to the bottom of your answers. i hope the treatment works & you & Tipper can enjoy life. ;)

This is absolutely a positive thing to try. I hope to god this solves her issues and she can get back to just being Tipper. :) I just know it is going to work. I think the other Jack Russel led the way for you and why spend the money if this is going to be the treatment that was advised anyhow. Best to try it before moving forward with the other.
That IMS has a lot to answer for. Unbelievable that this is the Expert that has been treating cushings babies from all over. I'm thoroughly disgusted on your behalf, Tippers behalf and probably many others who have gone through there and got her.
grrrrrrrrr
hugs to you!
Sharlene and Molly Muffin

Everyone:
Just a quick post. Tipper got her first treatment at the Vets and we are home. When we pulled into the parking lot she looked at me like you've got to be kidding me, two times in one day! They decided to give her the one that you squirt up the nose instead of the inhalent. I have to do it before she goes to bed so this should be good!!! She sat there real nice for him and did it,but he even said when you get her home it's gonna be a different story! I am so hopeful this will work for her. He said we should see improvement in about 3 days. Thank you God that's all I can say. The only draw back is since this is a steroid I have to watch and make sure her cortisol doesn't start to rise. Please keep your fingers and paws crossed for her,and I thank all of you for your support.
Blessings
Patti

Can't say I blame her. She is smart your girl!

Might help her a bit Patti given all those storms coming and she was a bit lower last time

Got everything crossed here.

Big hug

Mel
Xxxx

Fingers and paws crossed here, praying this is the answer for your Tipper!!

Patti
Just read your posts-that is great news!!I was laughing at the car ride and can just imagine Tipper's "you gotta be kidding me,twice in one day!" look.:).Fingers and paws crossed that this works for Tipper.Great thinking on your part and can't believe you were so misinformed by the IMS!:mad:.Hope you have an easy time of it tonight.So happy for you and Tipper!

And,yes,I am thoroughly disgusted by people who belittle us for loving our animals so much!It's not that my family dislikes dogs but they have no appreciateion or understanding of the love we share or the loss we feel.Don't care,they are still on my poop list and I wish instead of a smile symbol,I could have just inserted a pile of poop symbol like they have on facebook!:eek:.

So glad you got good news-all it takes is just a glimmer of hope to make our whole world seem right again!
Patty

Hi Everyone:
I am so excited I can hardly type this post. Last night I gave Tipper her second nasal dose. She sat right there and let me do it with no fuss whatsoever! That in and of itself told me something. That she knows this is helping her and she wants it ! We went to bed afterwards and she settled in. I listened all night to her off and on to see if there was any improvement. My God I heard her take a deep breath that she has not been able to do for months and no wheezing. It was like if you had a cold and stuffed up nose, and your nose cleared. It was amazing to see her lay on her side an breathe and not struggle to do it. Also I heard her swallowing a lot, not the hard swallowing she had been doing, but swallowing of lots of fluid. I think I am right in what this is, and I pray she contiinues to improve. I am thankful for the improvement she has made so far. There must have been a lot of mucus, because she keeps swallowing constantly. This morning when I called her to come brush her teeth I thought while I have her up on the vanity I will give her the morning dose. She sat there so calm and stoic, and just let me do it. She is so intelligent I know she realizes this is helping her breathe, or she would never sit there and let me do this. Last night she slept all night and barely moved around. Is that what all the moving was about?? I am wondering, if previously she was trying to lay in a position to stop the mucus and be able to breathe better?? I kept telling everyone about how she constantly moved around the bed all night. I just pray this does not start making her cortisol rise, as one of the side effects on the medicine says it can cause Cushings Disease!! My Vet was aware of this and said Dechra said to just watch her closely. I don't think it is possible for me to watch her more closely than I do now, I never leave her and I am home 24/7. I am just so happy she was able to breathe without the struggle and wheezing going on. I hope God continues to bless her. This is truly a happy day for us both. God Bless You all and all your babies.
Patti

so wonderful to read this patti,may tipper continue with her healthy breathing !!!woohoo !!! :) patty(milo)meka xoxox

Patti,
this sure sounds like Tipper's problem!!!!!
That IMS should lose her job. I would sent a letter to the hospital along with proof of her mistake since she was so quick to dismiss you.

How awesome that the solution was so simple!!!!!!