Tipper - adrenal tumor/breathing issues

L-glutamine is one supplement that I have read that may help with muscle wasting, google it and see what you think. ;)

Hi Everyone:
One of my vets had told me about the L Glutamine for muscle wasting. I did not give it to Tipper for one reason. It said if your dog has ever had seizures do not give it to them. I still am not sure what Tipper did those few times she went in circles and fell down so that is my reluctance. I think I will ask the IMS and see what she thinks. If Tipper loses her ability to walk she is done for. That is her favorite thing in life and it will kill her if she can't walk. She slept fairly well last night. It seems she is not having as much of the labored breathing as before. I am taking the SDCH to Walmart this wek and getting the disc for the Dr. I hope she is able to figure this out from the small amount of video I could take. Just a quiet day here today, we had frost again last night. I t will be in the 60's today so I need to get Tipper out a lot before the afternoon sun. Blessings
Patti

I am thrilled to hear that Tipper had a better night! Breathing better is always a great thing! :)I guess that L glutamine isn't for Buddy either, because of head tremors.:(. I am glad that you got the video done and will be making a copy of it soon. Enjoy you chance to get out and walk today and have a wonderful holiday weekend.:)

Hugs,
Kathy and Buddy:cool:

Sending hugs and prayers for you and Tipper, glad he still loves the walks, hope the video gives the vet some answers you need too, take care.....

Hi Everyone:
Well I had a disappointing day at Walmart yesterday.I took the SDHC card and the girl told me that they do not have the capabilities to use all SDHC cards! I told her it is 25 miles one way from my house and that I called and they told me they can do this. She said they gave you the wrong information. I was livid to say the least. There is a computer store near where Tipper goes to the vet Wednesday. I will take it there, they are my last hope. If nothing else I wwill have to amil the SDHC card to the Vet and see if she can find something to put it in and watch it. My old computer had a place on the tower to put many different size cards in it. This new one does not have that. Oh well back tothe drawing board. Tipper was in the closet last night as it rained almost all night. She is up and about and we did get one walk in this morning in between rain. It's funny last nite she she went in the closet. Today it is actually raining harder and she is walking around the house with me!. I think it all depends on her cortisol level on the day or time it happens, as to how badly she reacts. Last night it was barely sprinkling and she would not stay in the yard and go potty. Today she will go out to potty when it is pouring down rain, go figure! She has to go for her weekly blood pressure on Wednesday, I noticed a lump on her leg I need to have the vet look at it. She has had a number of fatty cysts taken off thru the years, so I am hoping that is what it is, and we will just leave it alone unless he can so a local on it. Hope everyone is doing well after the long weekend. I watched a documentary on CNN yesterday on the man that was awarded the Medal Of Honor in Afghanistan. His bravery, and valor was amazing, as he saved many soldiers lives. It was really scary to watch, but shows us all that we need to appreciate the freedoms in our country, as it doesn't come without huge sacrafice. God Bless All our Service People, and God Bless Us and Our Babies.
Patti

I am so sorry about your picture card. That is so frustrating! :( I hope the other place can get that copied for you. I videoed Buddy's tremors. I am going to play them directly from my IPod at the vet today. Can you play your picture card on your camera for the docs to view. I would think that would be the easiest way. Just a thought.;)

Always the best,
Kathy and Buddy:cool:

Just nipping into say hi, how are my girls?

Typical they dragged you there only not to be able, no one seems to care about service anymore!

Hope you figure it out soon

Big hug, kisses to Tipper

Mel
Xxxxx

Mel and Kathy:
Mel we missed you terribly, but hope you ahd a wonderful time? Where did you go to? The beach part sounded so soothing. I hope you are all refreshed!! Kathy I can't play the video from an Ipad or my camera for the Dr. as I would have to drive to Pgh to do it. I need to get a disc made so I can either mail or email it to her. I am going out this week to get the right DVD to burn it on as I found my CD and USB for my camera today yeah!!! SO I can burn one this week hopefully if all goes well. I viewed the footage on my computer and it all came out well- you can hear all the noises she makes trying to breathe, and you can see how labored her breathing is. I just need to get it to the Dr. and am hopeful after seeing this she will realize what I have been trying to describe to her to no avail. I am praying for Buddy to have a good and productive visit at the vets. God Bless
Patti

I am so sorry that it all has to be so hard!!:(

Hugs,
Kathy

We went to a beach up north near Skegness, it was a nice break for all of us. Boyce loves being on holiday so I think it was good for him too

Did you manage to get the video on the computer now you found the software? How is Tipper today? And how are you, have all your symptoms calmed down now?

Big hug and kisses for Miss Tipper

Mel
Xxxx