Tipper - adrenal tumor/breathing issues

Hi Everyone:
Yes we all need sunshine we are all Vitamin D deprived right now! Tipper and Toby have already walked it is very cold and frost on the ground. I am going to spend time with my doggies today and maybe take them to see the Llamas. Tipper always enjoys that and I always wonder if she got loose what she would do with them? She is so snorty and making so many trachea noises the last week, she is really bad this morning. last nite she started licking her one leg for what seemed to be an hour, then started to pull the hair out. I have to get her interested in something else to get her to stop, so it was play ball time. She slept ok, but still roaming to some extent at nite. We only have one appointment next week at the vet for Adequan and blood pressure, probably anal glands cleaned. So that will be good as I am not wanting to go anywhere soon after all the trips in the car lately. I hope the Bach Remedy gets here soon as it is to rain Thursday and I would like to try it out first to make sure she is not allergic to it. Still have some of the burnt caramel smell in the house, yuck!! WE have had some beautiful Baltimore Orioles on our grape jelly feeder this morning, they are stunningly vivid. Blessings
Patti

nice, that you had a sunny day today.
more to come, i hope?
hope you were able to do a lot of walking today.
and take a sunday nap.
it is bedtime for me, so i have to shut down the computer.

Patti,
Does Tipper have allergies? Pulling hair out makes me think of allergies.
Happy for the sun! We have that here too.

I hope you and Tipper had a good day and relaxed a bit.

hugs
Sharlene and molly muffin

Hi Everyone:
Well Tipper had an ok nite, moved about the bedroom a lot and had some tremors. Those darn things are so hard to watch. I am going to make so jelly today. yesterday I made some homemade candybars that have about 7 layers to them and I have to finish them today with a chocolate coating. The dogs have already walked once. We have frost on the ground. I put some ferns out and may have to keep them undercover for a while due to this. Tipper is still making a lot of tracheal noise so she gets Adequan Wednesday thank goodness. She seems so much more relaxed in the cooler weather, it is just better for her all the way around with her heart and breathing issues. I am going to see Delora tomorrow afternoon, have to get the sitter for Tipper. I talked to her last nite and she is on her last stand. I want to see her and say my silent goodbyes while she is still here and knows me. I have helped her tirelessly the past 7 years so this is very hard for me to see such a sweet old lady go thru this. I always ask everyone what they are going to come back as, but I do not want to upset her, so I will just ask what her favorite critter in nature is, so when I see it in my mind that will be a sign from her. I am so glad all this got settled about the cat before this happened. Tipper takes pills and supplements and so I set the timer on my IPhone to remind me, and she knows when she hears that sound she needs to get a pill, it is funny how she jumps up and runs to me to get it! That is because it is wrapped in chicken of course! Blessings
Patti

Hi Patti,
Thinking of you and Tipper.
Take care.

that is funny and smart; her reaction on the i-phone-bleeb.
anything for a treat!
i keep struggling hiding ian's pills.....

Hi Patti, sorry to hear Tipper is pulling her hair out, it could be a few things, allergies, fleas, or dry skin, if she is bathed too often. Is it a hot spot?

Hi Everyone:
Yes Tipper did have allergies in the past, that is where her Cushings came from all the steroids used on her. She never ever pulled her hair out before Cushings, and never licked her legs like this, and she will lick her one toy for what seems like forever. I think it is a Cushings thing. Luckily she only pulls the hair out once in a great while. We are in for storms this afternoon and the Bach Remedy will not be here until the 30th so I will use what I have. I am convinced it is the static shocks she gets before the storm that set her off. I am rubbing a dryer sheet on her today and giving her the herbs, and a bigger dose. She was up and down last nite with a lot of breathing noise going on. She is doing fairly well with the exception of the tremors, and the growth on the tumor. If it weren't for all these storms she would be ok. She actually came out on the porch again yesterday which really shocked me, but she does not stay out long, about 10 minutes at a time. That is progress compared to last summer. I am a nervous wreck as I tried to call Delora all day yesterday to let her know I was coming to see her today. She never answered the phone. I will see today is she was sent to the hospital or if anything else happened. It is not normal to not be able to contact her all day. I pray I am not to late to see her one last time. I framed the picture of her cat to take to her, and wanted to take her some candy which she dearly loves. I cannot stay long as the storms will come and Tipper will cry for me even though the sitter will be here. The IPhone is going off so Tipper is coming to me for her meds, she is just too funny right on cue! Pray for Delora please.
Blessings
Patti

Hi Patti.. here's hoping Delora was socializing possibly somewhere when you called.
You are a dear friend and neighbour that's for sure, not to mention how great you are here on the forum.
Hope your storms aren't too bad, we are to get them as well for the next couple of days.

Hi Everyone:
Thanks Judi, I try to be a helpful neighbor. Just came from seeing Delora. She is so weak she does not even want to talk on the phone. She was going in and out of sleep while I was there. She lost weight, has eaten nothing in three days. I gave her the picture of her cat, she was happy with that. While I was talking to her, she said I need to get out if here. She said see those birds outside they are free. I said which bird would you be if you could fly out of here. She said a cardinal. So I will think of her whenever I see a cardinal. She does not have long and she just looks so helpless. I think she is realizing she is dying, and I think she is going to be totally bedridden soon. My neighbor came over when I got back and said that's the best candy I ever ate in my life. I knew he was hinting, so I invited him in and gave him some more. He went home smiling, thinking he he really fooled me into more candy! I gave Tipper a lot more of her herbs and fed her. It is ready to start raining any minute here so I hope this works. We are all going to take a much needed rest. I am truly sad for Delora. Blessings
Patti

Delora's situation is a very sad one for sure. I'm glad you got to see her as any time could be the last one and what a special treat for her to have her cat's photo too. Something to focus on and hold to her heart.
It sounds like Delora is maybe ready to be free too.
That is great that Tipper went out on the porch. :) Hopefully the storms won't be too much for her and the herbs will help I don't think there is anything that will just make the nerves go away. I think all you can do is to try to tamp them down a bit and which ever works best for her to do that is what you'll have to use.
Molly doesn't like fireworks or thunder, she is an equal opportunity sound nerve wrecker.
hugs
sharlene and molly muffin

it is very hot and humid overhere with thunder etc. and it will be for the rest of the week.
so don't move overhere! not tipper's kind of weather.
slow walks for the siblings.........................

Hi Everyone:
Well it has been thunder showers off and on all day. I gave Tipper her herbs and she is in the closet. I took her to the vets and no bp as it was a waste of time with the weather. She had her Adequan shot. After we got home I decided to bale homemade yeast rolls. They are a lot of work. I am keeping busy as I am very nervous over Deloras condition and Tipper being crazy from these storms. I
gave her the herbs and she is in the closet. I had to turn the heat off and the air on it got so hot. I am tired so I will take a rest tomorrow. I gave the neighbors some rolls so they are all happy and running to get some butter and jelly while they are hot! We have laser therapy next Tuesday so that is our next appointment. I need to get out there and clean my kitties room, it is the only room I did not spring clean. I found a Chinese Herbalist about 15 miles from here, but when I talked to the vet about it today he was not in favor of it because of all the studies he has been reading on things grown in certain regions of China, how the ground is full of lead and metals. He said you cannot be sure they are safe, and how domyoun know what region to buy them from?? I am giving it some thought. Well Elvis is singing Tiny Bubbles so that is my cue to get him out for his evening look at the bird feeders outside so he can see what the birdy friends are doing. Blessings
Patti

Patti call the pharmacy I gave you a link to and ask them about your concerns. They might grow what they need here, the pharmacy is in Florida

OK thanks I hope so.

Very dad that Delora couldn't even speak to you today. :( She seems to be failing very quickly.

Glad that Tipper got her shot as hopefully she'll feel much better.

Yum, you are quite the baker and cook. I'm impressed just reading about those candy bars. Wow. And yeast rolls too. Nothing better than rolls hot out of the oven. :)

Hope no storms tonight.
hugs
Sharlene and molly muffin

also Patti that pharmacy can only be used by vets and you cant buy it any place else and there have been studies done about stasis breaker, that's why I said you need to get herbs from a high quality source, not on amazon and places like that. Let me know what the pharmacy tells you.

Hi Patti,
I'm just catching up on your posts. Between the homemade candy and the yeast rolls I'm drooling after reading your thread!!
I'm sorry poor Tipper is subjected to all these thunder storms. I hope the herbs will help tonight and tomorrow. We're supposed to maybe get some tomorrow and Friday.
Trixie licks her front legs too..not constantly but often. The schnauzer I had growing up named Misty was a big paw licker, Trixie's not as bad as Misty was.
Poor Delora, sorry to hear things have only gotten worse for her. It was really nice of you to bring her a framed photo of her cat..I bet she will love having that picture next to her bed.
So jealous that you had a Baltimore Oriole at your feeder! I saw one many years ago, not too close up though. Would love to see one again. There are many bird watching groups in Central Park everyday now. This is when there are many birds migrating North and they stop here in Central Park on the way. One of the choice spots is where Trixie and I walk so I keep my eyes peeled for something interesting.
Hope you don't get too many loud storms!

Barbara

Oh Patti,
your neighbors must all adore you :)

Delora sounds like her time is near and that she's not afraid. That is a blessing! So sweet that you brought her a picture of the cat.

We're expecting rain again too. Poor Tipper. I hope that the herbs do help her and that the pharmacy can steer you away from the bad places to get them.

Hi Patti,
I was wondering what the Back Remedy is that you gave Tipper?
A neighbor of mine told me about Rescue Remedy that she used years ago. She seemed to be happy with it. I was looking on Amazon to get some for Archie.
You are such a good neighbor and friend to everyone.
Prayers for you, Tipper and Delora.

Hi Everyone:
Really bad storms last nite with rolling thunder. Tipper is really struggling in this weather. It went on all nite long we were both up. I had given the herbs and closed the door as much as possible on the closet, and put the fan on and the tv up. She was ok sleeping on the bed with the low rumbling as she sleeps so soundly now. She would never do that before, she would be up like a shot at the first small noise. So Toby had to bark and wake her up and then it was closet time from there on. It is also dark today and rain is expected. This will be a bad year for mosquitoes if this keeps up. I just don't know how much more Tipper can take. This has certainly become her nemesis. I am going to give her some more herbs here shortly as it does not hurt her and I do know what is coming in the next few hours. Every thing would be ok for her if this would just stop. We did walk already two times this morning as we are all up before dawn here. Blessings
Patti

Hi Everyone:
The Bach's remedy just came. I gave some to Tipper it said about four drops on a treat. So the weather is looking like rain off and on it changes. I made sure to test her to see if she was allergic. I have to read and see how many times you can give this. at first I thought she was going to have a reaction, she kept making funny noises with her tongue and opening her mouth. Maybe it is foul tasting, just don't know, all I care about is does it work?? We will see! Blessings
Patti

Patti, I hope this brings you both some relief. Hoping for good things!

Thank you for thinking of us Margery. We are certainly facing challenges with this weather. Hope you are well, and your heart is healing. Blessings
Patti

Hi Everyone:
Well I did something I never do and broke my own rule. I bought Tipper the Bach Remedy, that is used so widely for anxiety etc.without fully researching it. Now that I have the bottle with all the ingredients listed I have found it contains clematis vitalba which is not safe for use according to many medical sites I looked at. I never break this rule especially with my Tipper. I am just so distraught with her struggling to get thru these storms that I ignored my own rule. I will not give her any more. I will go back to Leslie's potion which I know to be safe and make a stronger batch. Just because it's natural doesn't mean it's safe. I am thoroughly disgusted with myself for doing this. Never again!! It got real cool here now a cold front blew in and strong winds with it. Blessings
Patti

Did it seem to have any effect on Tipper when you used it?

I hadn't heard that there is a problem with clematis vitalba and dogs. Then again, I've never researched it either.

hugs
Sharlene and molly muffin

i hope for your and tipper's sake this weather will finally STOP!!
i've never used any herbs on my dogs so i only read about this on several forums.
maybe the cooler weather will help.
hope you both sleep well tonight.

Patti,
wow! That's scary! At least you found out before using it multiple times and Tipper seems to be ok.

We're getting rain too.

Hi Everyone :
No the Bach's seemingly had no affect on her, but I noticed her panting after I had given it to her. I forgot to mention about our tornado siren going off in the middle of the nite! I hope we have a calm week for Tipper's sake as this is wearing her down. I can see a difference in her stamina. Poor Delora is throwing up and still not eating going on a week now. When there is absolutely no hope, you should not have to suffer like this, it is criminal. Tipper is napping by me and
has so much breathing noise going on. She was having tremors earlier. I pray she has a good uninterrupted sleep tonite. Blessings
Patti

Hi Patti,
Glad to read that the Bach remedy did not seem to do any harm at least. Maybe that panting Tipper had was for the approaching weather or wind??
Last night was a stormy one here. We had some strong lightening, such bright flashes and often but funny enough not too much thunder, just some rumbling. Trixie wanted off our bed and went to hide in the bathroom and then later on a 2nd round of storms at 4am she took shelter under the kitchen table. She was stressed...very drippy nose, but no panting and no shaking. Much better than last year when she shook like a leaf in the wind but this thunder was not the big loud boomer type so maybe her reaction was subdued because it wasn't too noisy.
Hoping Tipper is okay tonight. More storms in our forecast for tomorrow, I hope you're not getting them.

Barbara

Hi Everyone:
Tipper had a pretty good nite as there was no storms or rain. We had that cold front come yesterday and she was enjoying the cooler temperatures. It is starting to heat back up today though. I am going to get busy and brew her some stronger herbs today as Tuesday is to bring some bad weather. I saw tornadoes down south last nite, and hail in Pennsylvania as big as tennis balls that ruined many cars. This weather has gotten so extreme it has to be tied into global warming. Delora is getting weaker by the day, it is wearing on me heavily. I had so much death in my family to deal with, that it really affects me like post traumatic stress. I am going to concentrate on cleaning the cat room today. I made up my mind it has to get done. There is a garage sale in my whole development on Saturday so I will have to keep the dogs in my room with the blinds down as I do not want Toby barking and setting off Tipper. I have some things I could sell, may give them to the neighbors to sell for me as it is impossible with Tipper sick. Have some pool equipment and cleaning tools etc. to get rid of. That is one thing I do not miss when I hear of everyone getting their pools ready. I loved to swim in my pool, but hated the maintenance of it. I think the people that bought my house may have filled it in!! I am going to walk the dogs again while it is still cool. Blessings
Patti

Hi Everyone:
Well there's a big dark area in the west right now. I just brewed some herbs for Tipper and gave her some already. The garage sales started today and I thought it was tomorrow. Toby is all revved up and barking so I had to keep him away from the front of the house. I hope this weather does not bring thunder. I never made it to the cat room yet, got delayed several times as Tipper wanted to play ball, then Toby wanted attention, then Elvis wanted out, and Lucky wanted to eat. He threw up and had real gushy stool this morning, so don't know what that is about, but I am not feeding him for a while. Never a dull moment here with the mini zoo! I found the two sites that talk about the clematis being unsafe for use they are theraputicsearch.com and WebMD.com so if you were thinking of buying this just look it over first. It is also called travelers joy and old mans beard. Blessings
Patti

Hi Everyone:
We have not gotten the rain yet. The dogs are tired and Tipper is on her pillow already. I just received an email from the people that have Gracie with such cute pictures of her looking out the window at the birds. She is so beautiful, they just love her. I called the lady that has Deloras cat and she is taking it to the vets for a check up, says it sleeps on her lap at nite just like it did with Delora. I talked to
Delora and she still is jot eating? I am wondering where the hospice people are?
Maybe her son does not want them?? It is so cool here it is only 49 degrees! Tipper loves it. I hope for her sake it is a quiet nite. I have been laughing at some of the auto corrects on here. I have that happen all the time and somehow it always substitutes the funniest words. Hope everyone has a good weekend with their babies. Blessings
Patti

Hope you don't have any storms tonight. I'm sure they are all tired out from the garage sale going on. Some of my friends on our street are putting stuff out for garage sales tomorrow. Hope we have good weather. It looks like it'll be sunny, so that is good.

Yep, those auto corrects can be quite entertaining to go back and read.

hugs
Sharlene and molly muffin

I love auto corrects, they are so funny. Sure am glad Tipper had a cooler day.

Enjoy your weekend and I hope no storms are headed your way and thank you Patti for always thinking about me and Zoe.:)

Hi Everyone:
Well no storms last nite and Tipper slept fairly well. It seems she is making a noise when breathing like her epiglottis is blocking her throat and when she inhales and I can hear it like clicking for lack of a better term when she exhales. You know how people use a little Vicks on the end of there nose when they get stuffy. When she makes the nasal noises and struggles to breathe I though if I put some on a Kleenex and held it near her nose if the would help her? I cannot put any on her she is so allergic to stuff so I would never do that . I just wonder if the menthol would open up her nose more? This morning she was suffering form acid reflux. Her food was coming up repeatedly in her mouth. I hate to have to give her an acid reducer as she ahs so much crap to take now, but if it continues I have to I am afraid of her choking one of these times. It is mostly only in the morning when she eats breakfast I have not noticed it at any other time. It is cold with frost on the ground and Tipper loves this weather. I need to keep them both busy today as there are garage sales gong on again. The furnace is coming on and probably making dirty everything I cleaned! I guess everyone ahs a long weekend for Memorial day so enjoy the weekend everyone. Blessings
Patti

Hi Everyone:
Well the garage sales are over for the day so I took Tipper on the front porch. She liked the breeze and stayed out for twenty minutes!! That is a record for her now. Someone started a blower and she did not seem to get rattled. I have a bottle of bubble maker and I made bubbles for her and she was chasing them, and started to jump so we had to stop, but she was enjoying herself. Toby doesn't come out when she is out there, so I put her inside where I could see her and then left him play with them. They both had fun, so now we are resting. Tipper has been doing pretty good with her hunger, we have not had any problems on this dose, so I hope it continues. I am afraid to look and see when she is due for an ACTH as she has had way too many. I hope she continues to do well and we don't have to change doses again. I am going to rest now for the rest of the day. Blessings
Patti

Glad to hear that you all had a good day. Bubbles sound like fun. Maybe I should get some for molly. I bet she'd have a blast with them.

We have had a lovely day here too. Sunshine and perfect temps around 24C. We've done a lot of yard work today, so good to feel like we are making progress.

hugs
Sharlene and Molly muffin

:)

Always nice to read about doggies playing!