Tipper - adrenal tumor/breathing issues

[Squirt's Mom]

I'm happy to see you here this morning. I hope Tipper's leg isn't bad and she is able to use it more as the day progresses.

This has been a particularly difficult Holiday season for me so I understand where you are coming from. I seem to feel those I've lost more intensely this year for some reason...and dealing with anticipatory grief over a period of time takes its toll, too.

Hugs,
Leslie and the gang

[molly muffin]

Hi Patti,

Glad to hear from you, even a check in say, hey okay, but need a break works for me. We all understand how overwhelming sorrow and worry can be. Just take care of yourself and Tipper and gang. I hope her leg gets better quickly. Trying to keep her rested and off of it might be a bit of a challenge, she is a JRT.
Really glad you are getting up to 60 this weekend, as we have ice all over the place here. Makes walking a bit of an ordeal, but we're managing. It's actually weird as we have ice in front and just snow slush in the back yard. (you can guess where molly is going )

Hugs,
Sharlene and Molly Muffin

[goldengirl88]

Hi Everyone:
It has been hard as I am trying my best to keep Tipper down. That is a funny statement for a Jack Russell. She wanted to do her regular run thru the house and check her domain out, but I keep up behind her telling her no, no. Finally she just stopped and looked at me like shut it up mom! I am trying to keep her laying down, and I have even carried her out to the potty. My yard is a lake. This soil here is all clay and it has no where to go. When I have to take the dogs out it is a real struggle in water up to their knees. I feel like putting a sign out saying " No Fishing." I got two pans of candy made and am cooling them now. It is just pouring here with no end in sight. If Tipper shows no improvement tomorrow I may take a small magazine and splint her leg with an ace bandage sticking the magazine out far enough so she isn't putting weight on that leg. Blessings
Patti

[molly muffin]

Hmm, that magazine brace might not work so great for a dog, since their legs aren't meant to be 'straight' like a humans, but more of a bend. You want her to just not run on it and jump, but you don't want to immobilize the joints really, as then you could end up with some issues from that. They need to move it and keep it mobile. I'd just block her off from running Through the house, not let her jump etc and in a couple days it should be better. It is probably bruised from the bang, as long as that was what caused it and not the jump itself.
Candy sounds good. I had to laugh at the no fishing sign option. We have clay too and yea, the water just has no where to go sometimes.
You're doing good Patti, hang in there. Have you tried any of the products like Adaptil for when there is thunder, etc and anxiety situations? I just picked up a pamphlet at the vets office about it today. Available amazon.com. Just a thought. Spring will come again.

hugs,
sharlene and molly muffin

[doxiesrock912]

Patti,
I wouldn't do a splint. Maybe just an ace bandage for added support? Is anything swollen orbruised that you can see? Warm baths?

I know how you feel. For the first time ever im not even in the mood to decorate. I have had it with being the only family member doing everything. My sister lives in the same town as my father, she doesn't work and her kids are in school for a good part of the day. She always has an excuse as to why she can't help with even taking dad to a simple doctor appointment. It's ridiculous and she's been this way her whole life. Yet, she gets here within 10 minutes to borrow money.

Also, I went to Greenwich overnight only to come home and find that dad is now smoking inside of the house! I spoke with him about it and he was so disrespectful!

Everyone takes me for granted and I have no life to speak of because I've given up everything to help dad. I just can't do this anymore.

Patti, I'm sorry for hijacking your thread. I hope that you and your "crew" have a relaxing Christmas regardless.
I just can't get into the spirit this year as those in my family don't reciprocate anything.

[flynnandian]

hi tipper, i hope your leg will be fine soon, greetings from flynn who has a sore leg too.

[goldengirl88]

Hi Everyone:
I am really having a time with Tipper. She wanted in my room to lay on the bed. The only problem is she will jump off and I cannot stay in there with her. I made her go in her cage and she is angry. I think I am in for it if she gets out. I need to find something temporary until I get a ramp. I am afraid as she is so head strong she wants to do everything herself, and not be picked up. Oh lord I am in for a nite here. Blessings
Patti

[scoora]

Patti,
I'm sorry to hear Tipper hurt her leg. I hope it is feeling better real soon.
I hope you, Tipper and the rest of your gang have a nice Christmas.
Take care.
Hugs

[frijole]

Hi Everyone:
I am really having a time with Tipper. She wanted in my room to lay on the bed. The only problem is she will jump off and I cannot stay in there with her. I made her go in her cage and she is angry. I think I am in for it if she gets out. I need to find something temporary until I get a ramp. I am afraid as she is so head strong she wants to do everything herself, and not be picked up. Oh lord I am in for a nite here. Blessings
Patti

I wish you were closer - I bought a ramp off the internet and it wasn't long enough so I had some people 'add onto it' so I could use it for Annie. She refused to use it. So if you can find something to experiment with please do before you go buying anything. Kim

[doxiesrock912]

Patti,
Measure the length and width that you would want and go to the nearest Home Depot. Tell them what it is for and they'll steer you to the least expensive wood that is strong enough. Buy carpet remnants and attach them to the wood.

This is what we did for Daisy as a ramp to use to get from the deck to the back yard and it's still intact after 4 years of being outside all year long.