Tipper - adrenal tumor/breathing issues

Hi Everyone:
I forgot to answer your question Sharlene. I do not know if the right adrenal is smaller just because the left is enlarged, or if it has become smaller than it would normally be, as I did think of that and am not sure, but a great question. It is just pouring Tipper is panting a little off and on as I think she is uneasy, but by no means frantic so I think she can manage. I just keep talking to her like nothing is wrong. Water is just running down our street like a river. The yard is a lake and my fountain is overflowed. I have never seen such weather, and so much rain. A lot of my plants that should have had buds and flowered did not, and I am not sure if it has been all the water or the rough winter. At any rate I am cleaning the house up little by little. Blessings
Patti

I understand how you are thinking- list of questions one would have to think about and discuss if you are considering a surgery if Tipper did not have a pituitary tumor:

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Part I - Questions to ask when considering if surgery is an option for your dog’s adrenal tumour:
1. What type of tumour do you suspect, ?functional, ?non-functional, pheochromocytoma, benign, metastatic
2. Expected life span for my dog in a normal situation. If your dog is close to, at or past his expected lifespan for his breed is surgery going to be of any benefit?
3. Prognosis for my dog if we treated medically i.e. with Cushings medications. AND if we do not proceed with surgery how long do you think it would be before the tumour started adversely affecting his quality of life?
4. If he is miserable now, does the benefit of potentially risky surgery outweigh his current quality of life?
5. Are there any other health problems that could impact on a positive surgical outcome, for example: if your dog is overweight or has heart, BP, liver, kidney or lung conditions
6. Is there any sign of tumour spread – imaging should be done, including ultrasound and on advice of specialists either CT or MRI to check whether there is local invasion around the tumour, into blood vessels including vena cava or spread further away in the body to lungs etc
7. Surgeon recommendations – would he/she do it for their own dog?
8. Psychological impact for the owner: It is important to understand this is risky surgery, sadly current guidelines indicate 1:5 dogs do not make it, and some recommendations are not even that high. Can you accept it if your dogs dies during or in the postoperative recovery period surgery? This is where it is important to weigh up whether the benefit of your dog being fully cured is worth the risk of possibly losing him.
9. Financially – can you afford it? Find out estimate of costs.
10. Hopefully this will not happen, but if your dog collapses, e.g his heart stops either during his surgery or afterwards what emergency measures should be undertaken, do you want your dog to have CPR, how far are you (the owner) willing to go for your dog to be saved in such circumstances

Part II - Surgery has been recommended as treatment for your dogs adrenal tumour, here are a few suggestions on what questions you should ask your surgeon:
1. Are you board certified? How many operations of this type have you done? What complications have you experienced? What were the outcomes?
2. Please explain to me how you will do the surgery, which part would likely give you the most trouble? Will you be doing the actual surgery or a resident in a teaching situation? If so, is their close supervision?
3. Will there be a specialist anaesthetist available for the surgery?
4. If it hasn’t been done, do we need a CT/MRI scan to look at the tumour more closely to check for vena cava involvement or any other tumour spread?
5. What are the risks associated with this surgery, including
• Bleeding (including trauma to blood vessels or other organs during surgery)
• clots
• Blood pressure or heart problems such as arrhythmias
• pancreatitis
• pneumonia
• kidney failure
• infection
• wound problems
• bowel problems
• anaesthetic risks
• adrenal insufficiency or electrolyte abnormalities
• death (sorry but you have to ask that risk too)
6. If we proceed with surgery does my dog need preoperative treatment with Cushing’s meds, antihypertensive if high blood pressure is a problem – phenoxybenzamine recommended preoperatively for dogs with pheochromocytoma, anticoagulants or anything else?
7. How will you treat to prevent clots postoperatively?
8. What would you do if you found anything else during the surgery i.e. nodules in other organs e.g. spleen, opposite adrenal, liver, kidney. Would you remove them and what are the risks associated when doing additional abdominal surgery together with adrenalectomy
9. How long will it take and when will you contact me so I know all is OK, when can I visit after surgery?
10. How will the postoperative period go, how long would you anticipate he would need to stay in hospital? How will we manage pain?
11. What monitoring would be needed, e.g. heart monitoring, oxygen levels in the postoperative period
12. If your dog has an adrenocortical tumour affecting cortisol production will he need to be on steroids following surgery and for how long?
13. If there are problems when I take him home, who do I contact? Hopefully the surgical team until all is stable.

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Patti, we all know how much Tipper means to you, we know she is your life and why. Question 8 in Part one is very important. Only you can answer that.

As for confirming the pituitary tumor, for some reason I thought it has been confirmed, I must be mistaken then.

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Originally Posted by goldengirl88

Thank you Glynda. The other adrenal is a lot smaller! I am wondering if this is all she has had all this time?? I am emailing the IMS and want clarification if anyone at all has ever seen a pituitary tumor of any size on her. If this is the case she would then be cured if we got rid of this adrenal tumor, so that that does change how things were being looked at before. If no one knows the answer though then we would need and MRI to confirm that there is none. Lots of things to consider as nothing is ever as simple as it seems with this disease. Thank you for you help and I hope you are doing well. We are in for more tornado weather warnings are already coming out. Blessings
Patti

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wow this is something you definitely need to find out for sure. Keep us posted..prayer sgoing your way for Tipper and you.

Addy:
The PDH was confirmed through her testing only. Knowing that Dr. Peterson looked at all her testing and said it was PDH I asked the IMS when Tipper's CT scan was done if she had a macro tumor, because of some of some of her symptoms. She told me Tipper did not have a macro or the radiologist would have told her, but she never said whether they saw a tumor there period? I was assuming since she said it was not a macro that they saw it and it was tiny. After the neurologist put her scan up during my appointment to look at Tipper's brain because of her tremors I saw nothing, and he said her brain was fine and he said maybe her tumor was small and not picked up on the CT?? So what I am saying is all I have is the testing to confirm this, I have no MRI that says she even has this. I am wanting a definitive answer from the IMS as to was it too small to see, or could it be there is none and it has been an adrenal tumor all along? I am guessing only am MRI will give me the answer I want. I do not know how to answer 8. because if this thing grows which becomes more dangerous?? Blessings
Patti

Hi Everyone:
Well it's dark and acting kind of funny so I guess we are in for another round. I don't think I will give Tipper a pill, too iffy. Had a friend from Pittsburgh call me and we may meet for coffee next time I go to the Dr. If Tipper is ok. We were able to go out on the porch for a while, and Tipper went out once when it was raining!! Tipper never went on the porch during rain. By the time this season is over she should be storm proof. My fax is not working so I have to take a look at it tomorrow when Tipper is occupied as she will want to get in on the act and tear it up! I am taking Toby to see Delora this week. She is very lonely and her son said he arranged for someone to visit her every day, well no one has been there for three days. I am looking forward to a dry day tomorrow. Tipper did not like missing her walk. Blessings
Patti

hi patti, it is the opposite overhere....still no rain.
we could use some of your rain and send some dry weather in return......
after your frigid winter you could use some nice weather with sunshine.
it will be interesting to hear what your ims has to say about tipper.
that pain clinic cetainly knows how to occupy you.
is this the only one near you?
hope you will have some dry and quiet days till the new storms arrive....

Patti, it really sounds as if Tipper is learning that the rain poses no real threat to her.
That is wonderful!

Hi Everyone;
Yes sometimes I think that Valerie, but then some days maybe when her cortisol takes a dip she reverts back to the old stuff. Last nite I gave no meds as I was not 100% sure we were getting the storm and I am glad I did not give her any as it passed us by. She still slept in the closet though. I am not noticing the swallowing a lot the last week or so. It has really slowed down. So I am wondering if all the rain got rid of some of the pollen and it really was allergies as she is not doing it as much. Of course she is sleeping in the closet so I cannot hear her at nite either, but during the day she is not doing it a lot. I also noticed there was no goopy white mucous in her eyes either. Maybe this rain did one good thing? Also I cut out her antihistamine the last few days as she cannot take it with valium and I did not know if I was going to have to resort to the valium. I am not giving her any today to see if she starts that swallowing or mucous, as if the allergy stuff is past for the season I do not want to be giving her pills she does not absolutely need, as she is on enough stuff. I have noticed her trachea acting up outside a lot when she is smelling to go potty she is snorting like a pig and at times starts into honking. She gets Adequan next Wednesday so that is good. I will go over the antibiotic situation with my vet then so if he wants her to start oral before the operation I can get them and have them on hand. The dogs have already walked once as it is cool and was a little foggy this morning, Tipper likes the cool air. Yesterday I mentioned about her panting sometimes in the house, and I thought is was just because of the rain and it made her a little nervous. Today I saw her when we first came back into the house pant a little, and I felt it seemed stuffy in the house and kind of clammy. I think when she does not have air flow, and the temp rises just little she has become so sensitive to heat that it makes her start panting. I noticed this in my room last nite it got a little stuffy and she panted a bit, so I am not leaning towards the Cushings being uncontrolled at this juncture. Today should be a good day for the dogs if it stays cooler and no rain. Blessings
Patti

Hi Everyone:
Tipper and Toby had a wonderful day. We did bubbles, sat in the back yard and played ball. Even Elvis came out on the porch for a while!. I found a long ribbon and had the kitties running thru the house chasing it. My Tipper really enjoyed her day. I hope for another of the same tomorrow before the rain comes back. They are all tired and Tipper is laying on the floor close to the closet! She never lays on the floor in my room. She was ok today except for the snorting and honking at times in the yard. These little gnats in the grass are awful biting at your ankles and feet. It was so nice to let them enjoy a day with no rain! Blessings
Patti

Patti,
I am so sorry I rarely write on your thread, but I read it as often as I can to follow Tipper's progress. Between Lola, my job, I have no time left whatsoever!
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your babies

Nadia

Hi Everyone:
Well we had so much fun yesterday that I could hardly get out of bed! Tipper was up early and ready to begin her day with some enthusiasm. Surprising what no rain can do!! We have already walked and the temperature is cool, but lots of mosquitoes and dew on the ground attracting them. I make sure to walk them on the road only and I am always looking down to make sure no mosquitoes are near them. I don't need more issues with Tipper. I got an answer from the IMS on the question about Tipper's pituitary tumor. It was what I was expecting from her, but wanting a different one. She said the way to deal with this is to remove the adrenal. That seems to be all she is concerned with instead of answering the questions I asked. So she never answered whether a pituitary tumor was in fact seen. I am back to where I was. She did say however that because they can be really small they can be missed on the CT scan. Big deal, I figured that out myself. Oh well I will have to get thru this at Tipper's next ultra sound. I will be wanting a CD copy of the san if she says it grew for my vet to confirm this as everything is about removing it and I don't like that approach. I did not give Tipper antihistamine again yesterday and she is fine, I did not hear any congestion, or see any goop in her eyes. So either what she was allergic too is done or the rain calmed it down. I hope it does not start back up again. She appears to still be doing well on this dosage so I am hopeful her ACTH will be good and we don't need to change doses again. I am hoping to have another good day with my babies as mostly all my work is done and we can just have fun. I have to makes some bubble mix as we are nearly out. They enjoy just the simple things the most. Tipper found a ball of Toby's that had a squeaker left in it and was trying to kill it this morning and within a minute she had it done for. I tried to get it off her as poor Toby was crying, but she wasn't giving it up, she hates squeakers and ruins them all. Afterwards I swear she had a smile on her face! I will get Toby another one. I keep them up when Tipper is out, and just forgot that one so it is a goner. Blessings
Patti

I am so glad you had fun yesterday and I hope the fun can continue. Zoe would do the same thing with Koko's squeaky toys. Koko just likes to carry things in his mouth, Zoe always had to chew, chew chew.

I am so glad the bubbles keep everyone entertained and think it is a wonderful idea. More bubbles:):):):):);)

I also wanted to thank you Patti for all the time you take checking in on members. I read your post on Lola's thread, so thank you again.

An awesome way to start the day. Have a great weekend.

Much love,
Donna

Hi Everyone:
Yes it's good to have two great days in a row. Tipper is so happy it is not raining she has a whole different attitude these two days. I noticed when I take her out potty we go thru the garage. When she gets out on the landing on top of the steps, she looks out the windows of my garage doors to make sure nothing is going on outside before she proceeds down the steps. Thanks you Addy I do try to help as best I can especially with a lot of you working I know you can't always be here. My dog would not be here if not for this forum so I will always be grateful for it, and the wonderful people who truly care. I am making a chocolate pie with a peanut butter crust! I am going to give some to my neighbor man and take Delora a piece, if it is good that is. I have never tried this before so we'll see how it comes out. I am also doing a search for Smart bulbs. They are light bulbs that you use outside like your porch lite. They turn off 30 minutes after being turned on. When I used to go to work at 4:30am and it was dark I could see going outside etc. and it would shut itself off when I left. I kept the cardboard it was sold in and am trying to find the company. It saves a lot when things shut off. I know we have smart bulbs now for my IPhone, but I like these as you don't even have to think about it, it just shuts off. Thanks for looking in on us Donna I appreciate it. It is just so good to have Tipper not worried about the weather it sure takes a load off my mind! Blessings
Patti

Patti I am sorry haven't been on for a while, changed PC's had busy busy time with my mum, my husband and Teddy all un-well as well as me..... Anyway LESS of that, how are you and Tipper doing ????

Diana:
I am so sorry to hear you are all not doing well. I think of you and dear, sweet Teddy often. I pray that things turn around for all of you. It makes me sad to think your whole family is having such a bad time. I knew something was wrong as you always answer my posts. Tipper and I are doing the best we can to keep going forward. God Bless you all and hugs and kisses to Teddy.
Patti

Thanks Patti, Teddy has been down again, up and down, we don't know if it is the beginning of the end or not, My husbands heart is not good, all 4 valves are leaking slightly and one muscle is enlarged due to the heart being over worked, they have told him to loose weight, I am ill with my 21 illnesses, and my mum is in a care home with dementia as you know, and I see her weekly, and I am helping her through it, it is awful, she doesn't recognize people and can't make sense of anything, I didn't go last week I was too ill, and then my son was made redundant after 13 years in his job, so it has all been going on, one thing after the other, It has been like this for 3 years, but we keep going. You have to Patti, Teddy needs up too bless him.

Kisses to you and Tipper xxx

glad that tipper has had 2 dry days in a row!
hope there will be more of those days.
the dogs are begging to go out for the last time tonight, so i wish you all a good night sleep!

Hi Everyone:
Well we had a good nite here with no problems and Tipper went in the closet and slept. It is a nice morning, but already steamy hot and lots of dew and mosquitoes out. The dogs have walked and Tipper is resting and I am washing linens and doing some small stuff. It is too hot and humid for Tipper to go back out so I will play some games with her inside today. It is a shame that it is going to be July and all we have had is rain. Some of my plants never did bloom. I am washing linens because Tipper did something yesterday she has never ever done in her life. I keep Elvis covered with a cage cover. Sometimes before I fold it up and put it away for the day, I lay it on the end of the love seat. I saw Lucky sit on it a few times to smell Elvis's scent. Well yesterday when I was not looking Tipper got on the loveseat and must have smelled Lucky on from sitting on Elvis's cover, and she peed on it!!! She hates Lucky, but has never done anything like this. Last nite I went to put the cover on Elvis and it was soaked and I thought what the heck? I smelled it and it was pee. I was so upset with Tipper and she sat in front of me while I asked her did you do this? She turned her head to the side and would not make eye contact, then she marched off to the bedroom and turned her back on me like it wasn't me I don't know what you are talking about. This morning when she saw it is the laundry she looked at me and just looked the other way again like she knew nothing about it!!. I cannot believe she did this. I don't think she can believe she did either!! What a stinker. So I decided to wash linens too while doing this cover. Better be the last time for this crap! I knew it was not Toby as he is too little to get up on the furniture. Good thing because he goes in the yard and pees everywhere Tipper peed? So if he would have smelled it he might have peed on top of hers!! Better be the last time, as Tipper has never peed in the house, ever. Even when she drank gallons of water she always went out. Ok that my little excitement for the day. Blessings
Patti

Patti,
They do strange things some times! I'm so glad Tipper has had some good calm days. The bottom fell out here last night around 10:30 and Tanzee freaked out. She was in the bed shaking all over. Made me think of my Tia... I tried not to make a big deal out of it and she finally came and laid beside me under the covers. I'm hoping this will be the last.

Have a good weekend.
Donna

Donna:
That has to be making you a nervous wreck as you do not want another dog scared like that. You know I read somewhere that it can be from there breeding too! It is not necessarily an episode of something that would scare them. I pray this does not continue as I know what you have been thru. Blessings
Patti

Dear Patti
Just checking in on you and Tipper. When they are made they sure let us know:eek:
Hugs Sonja and Angel Apollo
Thank you for comforting so many.

Hi Everyone:
Tipper and Toby had a good day, not too much outside though as it is like 90
outside now. Tipper really can't even stay out longer than going potty or she really pants. Thank God for air conditioning or she would be really having a tough time. She has not been on her antihistamine for days and she is not making any congested noises, or swallowing all the time like she was. It had to be allergies, and whatever it was is not affecting her right now. That is one less pill I have to give her. Although she is eating the same amount of food every day she seems heavier this week, I need to get her weighed on Wednesday when she gets Adequan. I guess I am living in my bubble again, and praying we can go on like this forever. It is nice not having any appointments to run to for a few days.
We just did indoor things today and will have to be in most of next week as it willbe 90s and above,
Sonja thank you for checking in on my girl, I appreciate all the help you give me.
Blessings
Patti

Hi Everyone:
We woke up to a slow steady rain. Tipper is fine with that, and even walked when it stopped for a while. So many mosquitoes out in this wet weather though, I am always looking down at my dogs to make sure there are none around them. At least we got one walk in even if it does rain all day. Just as I typed that the sun came peeking thru! Well I do an exam on these critters every week and found a small lump a little bigger than an eraser on Toby on top of his hind quarter. Tried to get a good look at it, but he is like a live wire constantly moving. I hope this is not going to start with him now!! I will have to get my vet to take a look at it and see what he thinks. Never a dull moment here. It is very hot and humid here so we may not be out the rest of the day. I will have to entertain Tipper inside. I spoke with Delora and no one has come to visit her for a week since her son went on vacation. All the grandchildren never showed up! Not surprising since they never came to her house in 7 years! I will take Toby tomorrow and go visit with her. I will have to have the dog sitter for Tipper, maybe I can get some shopping done quickly that I need to do also. I will have to bring Toby home and drop him off first. Tipper's eyes were good this morning no mucous so I am happy she can breathe easier and that gunk is not in her eyes. She is letting me trim her feet a little at a time if I hold her paw in my hand and promise her a treat, really a piece of her kibble! Hope everyone has a good Sunday with their babies. Blessings
Patti

Good morning Patti.

It is hot has heck here too. 94 yesterday, but no more rain. Thank goodness. Glad Tipper is doing so good.

I think it was more the fire works because Tanzee had to be forced to go outside yesterday to do her business. Then like clock work the crazy neighbor got the fire works out again last night. Fire works are ok, but these are commercial grade fire works. They can shake our house and he is three houses downs from us. A lady in the neighborhood walked over and asked him to stop because she has a 2 month old baby that is trying to sleep. He cussed her and as she turned to leave her lit another one. That's when Sammy blew a fuse. They got into it and told Sammy to come on in his yard and he's beat his a**. Sammy stood in the road and called him out where it would be "legal for them both", but the guy just stood in his yard and cussed Sammy. We don't live in the City limits, so the cops wouldn't even come out. We have a state trooper that lives behind us and a deputy sheriff that lives down the street and neither one would come say anything to this guy.

Well, enough of "my crazy life"!!! Have a good day.

Donna

Donna:
Poor excuse for a neighbor. How awful when he is being told it is disturbing a baby. keep Sammy away from this nut case. You hear these wackos with guns on the news and since he is so cowardly standing in his yard cussing at people, I would not put something like this past him. Too bad the Sheriff did not step up and help when it was needed, that's how conflicts arise. You can only take so much. I would be crazy too if someone was doing something to my Tipper that was making her go into a panic. Those commercial fire works are only for licensed individuals, does he have a license to set them off. Maybe that is the way to stop him? Poor Tanzee and poor you it must be like a nightmare all over again with a dog in a panic state. I hope it stops and that you get better weather. This is no weather for dogs yet alone Cush dogs!! Blessings
Patti

Hi Everyone:
Well my Tipper is in the closet. I kept watching the weather and finally l looked at the sky and got her meds in her I hope in time. It was about 20 minutes after I gave it to her the thunder and lightening started. it did not help that Toby started to bark again. She had a really good day, and kept bringing her ball to me and playing, so she just basically stayed in side away from the heat. I tried to get a good look at that lump on Toby's back side but could not really see anything. I swear it feels like the ones Tipper gets, I sure hope not. Tipper must have had 20 removed so far during the years if not more. With the 8-9 she has now that is a lot. She is really prone to them on her neck for some reason. It is thundering away so I am glad I gave Tipper the valium as I was not going to until I watched the weather and saw the storms coming at us. Hope everyone stays safe as I see some nasty weather in places. Blessings
Patti

migraine last night, so no forum visits for me.
i never had a dog with lumps, so i don't know anything about it.
it is a pity that the storms are back after a few dry days.
still no rain over here.
dark, hot and humid, but no rain................

Hi Everyone:
Well the meds did the job for Tipper last nite. The only thing with giving them is I noticed she gets a real dry mouth and will not take a drink. There is nothing else I can do. This allows her to remain calm and that is all I wanted. This morning it is dark and foggy, sort of looks like London. We already walked and the bugs that are out make it miserable. They were biting my legs as I had shorts on, I could wear long pants, but I would be dying the whole time from the heat. In the early part of winter I still wear shorts. Just don't like to wear jeans all the time. Toby kept barking at the thunder rumbling last nite as Tipper was sleeping on the bed, until he started. I am caught up on most of my stuff so today is a rest day as this arthritis is in full swing. Blessings
Patti

I am so glad the meds help Tipper It is awesome really. We had horrible thunder and lightening in the middle of the night but no rain. I imagine we will have the same bugs as we finally had 85 degrees, it has been only in the high 60's. Everything here is so flooded, breeding ground for mosquitos.:eek::eek::eek::eek:

Hope you all have a wonderful day chasing bubbles:):):)

Good morning Patti.

So happy Tipper is doing good. Tia also got dry mouth when taking her "storm meds" too. Her tongue ways stuck out a bit and would get really hard, so I would just wet it a little bit.

No fire works last night!! I hope he at least waits until the fourth to do it again. We can take the babies and leave the house for a while if he does it that night.

Take care.
Donna

Donna:
Oh what a terrible man if he continues to upset everyone. I will do that with Tipper then I knew her mouth seemed all dry and she has a hard time with her tongue like you said. I will have to ask the vet what about that drug causes that. It is dark here to day and we are to have storms all week. That is a good idea to take everyone away on the fourth, I would not give him the satisfaction of upsetting my dogs. Some people. Blessings
Patti

Hi Everyone:
Well I just took Tipper outside and she put the brakes on and would not go out the door. I assume the barometric pressure is changing and she can feel we are in for a storm. There are so many bugs and gnats etc. from all this wet weather, they attack my legs as soon as I go outside. The top of my front porch in closed off and I saw some bees going in a hole, lots of bees. I looked up in there and they have a nest. I do not want them ruining the wood up there, so I plugged the hole shut. Now we will not be able to go on the porch for a while as they are all out there swarming and angry as they cannot get in to go to their hive. I definitely do not want Tipper stung as she is so allergic to everything, so she will not be out there until they make up their minds to relocate. I guess the queen is stuck up there in the nest, and I do not want to kill her, but that is all I can do. Tipper is having some heavy, noisy breathing today. I wonder if it is the humidity? It is very hot and humid out so I expect some thunder and lightening with this next storm. I just called and ordered more meds for Tipper as I do not want to run out and be caught with nothing. All I can say is I am so glad for air conditioning as Tipper could not make it without. Hope Sharlene is seeing some whales!! Blessings
Patti

Hi Everyone:
Well Tipper is puzzling me today. She was acting kind of afraid of something, then went in the closet and stayed for a while. I thought maybe she was sensing the impending storm, it passed us, so don't know what the problem was. She was also doing some panting, don't know if it is nervous panting or when the air shuts off and she feels stuffy. She is also drinking more water than usual. Something's make me feel she is low, and then others that she is high. She is definitely giving me mixed signals. She has her ACTH soon so that will tell the tale. It is too stinking hot out for her, maybe that's what all this is about. Both dogs are passed out already. I could not go see Delora so I called to tell her I would come tomorrow, and the poor thing is having trouble hearing anything. I was screaming into the phone and she could not hear me. This will make things bad for her as I try to call her once a day as I know how lonely she is. I cannot run over there more than once a week because I must have someone watch Tipper. I will not be able to call her if she cannot hear. I feel bad for her, and I have always helped her out. Too bad she only had the one child, and he turned out to be her biggest nemesis. Blessings
Patti

Hi Patti how are you doing, poor Delora, but as you say it isn't easy seeing her when you need someone to sit with Tipper, all these strorms sound awful. It is humid here but no storms, Teddy is doing OK. Like your dear sweet Tipper, they are both such fighters aren't they.

Hugs and Kisses to you both xxx

i hope all the storms will pass you and that the temp. will drop.
maybe tipper misses her walks during the day and that makes her restless and makes her panting?
do you ever walk during night time?
i love it. but i was a bat in my former life i guess....
watch out for the bees when they are angry!
p.s. this is my 555th post!

Iris:
Do you have a lottery over there? If you do you should go play that number.

Hi Everyone:
Don't know as I will make it today to see Delora if the weather turns bad before noon I will not go as I need the sitter here with Tipper, but never would I leave when a storm is coming. We are to get tornado weather according to the weatherman last nite. It is coming across from the west. I need to time Tipper's pill right. She seems on alert and ansy this morning maybe it is closer than thought. It is getting a little stuffy in the house so maybe that is why the panting. I am trying not to runt he air conditioner 24/7 as the bill will be astronomical, but need to keep her comfortable. She is so much more intolerant of the heat than last year even. I did walk them, but the humidity and heat is up to 90 something so she was not too comfy walking this morning. Tomorrow is Adequan day and blood pressure so that will take up the morning. I have to go do battle with that stupid ice maker again! Blessings
Patti

Daisy was the same way with the heat and worse with humidity.
I'm sure that Tipper's problem.

You're very brave dealing with bees! I'm afraid of them.

I wonder why Deplorable is losing her hearing? Poor lady. Does her son even visit her?

Oh Patti,

We will cross all fingers and paws that you don't get tornado weather today. Poor Tipper - my stomach is in knots for her just thinking about it. Stay safe and we're hoping that Tipper rests comfortably through the storm with her pill and you by her side.