Tipper - adrenal tumor/breathing issues

[doxiesrock912]

Hi Patti,
I hope that your appointment goes well today!
This heat sucks the life out of Daisy. She will not walk in it except to go outside and do her business. Once she's done, the short walk back into the house is extremely slow. I know that it's the heat because she perks back up once we're inside. It's like she's two different dogs!

[goldengirl88]

Hello Everyone:
Got back from the dreaded Urologist. He said I may have to have surgery. I told him that is not an option as I will not leave my dog. She has never been away from me at night, and I won't leave her no matter what. So we discussed some options. I am going to be taking meds and going for blood and xrays etc. I told him it better be a one shot deal and get it all done the same day or forget it. I am not going to leave my dog so don't even suggest it please. Tipper did end up walking twice today, thank goodness. Valerie the heat is sucking Tipper's energy too, this is miserable, and people want to know why I like winter!!!!! Hope everyone is keeping cool, it is to be in the 90's all week here. Blessings
Patti

[goldengirl88]

Everyone:
Please go to Tipper's new album. I told her the other day this chicken is expensive and she needs to get a job. Low and behold she got dressed up today and informed me she is going on a casting call. She is trying out for the movie "Beach Babes and Their Dogs." She is hoping to get the part as there will be another film shot after this on Snow Bunnies and Their Dogs, and she is wanting to wear her Pittsburgh Steeler Gear for that one! Blessings
Patti

[Budsters Mom]

Hi Patti,
I totally understand why you don't want to be away from Tipper even for one night. I know how worried you would be. Tipper needs you to be as strong and healthy as possible. Is there anyone that could stay and help you out for a few days, so you could get the surgery? What about your pet sitter? I know that money is an issue, maybe you could work something out with her/him. I am worried about you Patti. Please take care of yourself. Praying for you and sweet Tipper.xxxxxx

[BostonLover]

Everyone:
Please go to Tipper's new album. I told her the other day this chicken is expensive and she needs to get a job. Low and behold she got dressed up today and informed me she is going on a casting call. She is trying out for the movie "Beach Babes and Their Dogs." She is hoping to get the part as there will be another film shot after this on Snow Bunnies and Their Dogs, and she is wanting to wear her Pittsburgh Steeler Gear for that one! Blessings
Patti

Hi Patti,
Are you in the Pittsburgh area? That's where I live

[goldengirl88]

Hi:
I lived in Pittsburgh my whole life, only moved away a few years ago. I love Pittsburgh my home town, and we love our Steelers. I have a whole Steelers family room with all Steeler stuff. What part of Pittsburgh to you live in and who is your baby's Dr.? Blessings
Patti

[molly muffin]

Oh Patty, do remember to try and take care of your health too. Remember that Tipper needs you to be healthy.
Tippers pictures are cute. Beach babe indeed.
hugs,
Sharlene and Molly Muffin

[doxiesrock912]

Patti,

one of my friends had a procedure done where the sat her in a tub of water and bombarded her with ultrasound waves to break up the kidney stone. She was quite pregnant so surgery was not an option.

Might be worth asking about.

As for the heat, we are back to 90+ degrees here in CT and I just installed the 3rd window air conditioner because 2 A/Cs and 2 constantly running ceiling fans were not cutting it.

You know it's bad when the dog and cats are laying sprawled out on the floors trying to keep cool inside the house. UGH!

I am absolutely amazed that Tipper went for one walk today, let alone two.

Daisy gave me that look "Are you HIGH?!?!" I'm not going anywhere.

[goldengirl88]

Hi Everyone:
Tipper did not want to walk this morning which I already said worries me. She sat on my bed for about a half an hour after breakfast, and then finally decided to go. I think it is a combo of the heat/humidity and her luxating patella. She stayed in for the rest of the day yesterday, and was bored and naughty, but I will take bored and naughty any day. Valerie I have already had the Lithotripsy once before, in the water. I had a black and blue mark on my back the size of a hand . This stone is not big enough to do that with, so they would have to go in surgically and remove it. I am doing the meds first, so as soon as my drug company gets them to me I will start on them. I have a mail order pharmacy, which stinks in an emergency and you need it like now. If I go to a regular pharmacy they penalize me 60.00 per RX. That is outrageous and I will not pay it. If you try to pay cash for the RX they have your insurance in the computer and tell you by law they have to use your insurance. So instead of me paying say 5.00 cash for an RX, they want me to pay 60.00, and that is not happening. Tipper is on the floor beside me of course and I can hear her wheezing. I saw or heard somewhere about someone with throat problems- it was a person. They rubbed Eucalyptus on the outside of the throat and it helped. It has many healing properties. I have some, but I am scared to rub it on Tipper because of the smell, and her breathing problem. Also she is allergic to everything. I am curious and would like to try it though. This is a one walk day today, as it is already in the upper 70's this morning. Blessings
Patti

[Budsters Mom]

Patti, Sending you love, strength and healing energy. Try not go push yourself or Tipper to walk if it's really too hot. Hear exhaustion is dangerous and can cause more damage than missing an occasional walk. Take care of yourself Patti!big hugs,