Tipper - adrenal tumor/breathing issues

[Boriss McCall]

Boriss is at around 28lbs right now. I sometimes have to give him pepcid AC as well. He will throw up bile occasionally. He was like that before he started the meds.

I am SO glad that things are getting better for you already.
Hopefully the hunger pains are going away for good.

Have a great week.. Can't believe tomorrow is Monday again already.

[Boriss McCall]

How is Tipper doing on the increase?
Hope this week is running smooth for you two.

[mypuppy]

Hi Lori,

For future reference, since some dogs cannot tolerate the Pepcid, would you feel it is safe to give the SEB on a daily basis and prior to the trilo dose? Not sure if SEB can be used long term?

Thanks for your thoughts if any.

Warm regards. Xo Jeanette

[goldengirl88]

Jeanette:
Tipper cannot take Pepcid, it actually gived her a really, really bad stomach ache. I am interested in the SEB. Can you tell me what it is and where to get it? I will go over it with my Vet. thank you for the help.

[Harley PoMMom]

Slippery Elm Bark (SEB) is used for many issues, it coats the stomach and helps to diminish the accumulation of acid in the stomach. SEB is a good treatment for ulcers, gastritis, colitis, and other inflammatory bowel problems.

Here is a link about SEB: http://www.littlebigcat.com/health/slippery-elm/

[Boriss McCall]

Not to take away from Tipper. I have a quick question I noticed you mentioned ulcers & SEB. I have had reflux bad/GERD my entire life & the meds are really expensive. I wonder if I SEB would help me? What do you think?
Sorry to hijack the Tippers thread with a question.

[Harley PoMMom]

Not to take away from Tipper. I have a quick question I noticed you mentioned ulcers & SEB. I have had reflux bad/GERD my entire life & the meds are really expensive. I wonder if I SEB would help me? What do you think?
Sorry to hijack the Tippers thread with a question.

Although I have never used SEB myself, I think I would give it a try if my GERD bothered me. According to this article it can be used for GERD: http://www.umm.edu/altmed/articles/s...elm-000274.htm

There has been little scientific research on slippery elm, but it is often suggested for the following conditions:

• Sore throat

• Cough

• Gastroesophogeal reflux disease (GERD)

• Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, and irritable bowel syndrom (IBS)

• Diarrhea

• Wounds, burns, boils, psoriasis, and other skin conditions (external)

[Boriss McCall]

Thank you!! I am going to give it a whirl.

[molly muffin]

Merry Christmas to you and Tipper.
Have a wonderful, safe Holiday.

hugs,
Sharlene and Molly Muffin

[goldengirl88]

Hi Everyone:
Hope you all had a good holiday with loved ones. I am getting ready to take Tipper for another ACTH test in an hour. She just had her dosage adjusted to the 30mg 2 weeks ago. We are supposed to get really bad weather- we are in the snow belt, so I changed her appt. to make it earlier so we can get home. I hate to do this to her, but these tests are a must. She is always so upset afterwards. She is doing well on the 30mg, but at night every once and a while she gets hungry. Some of it is habit, as Jack Russells know exactly what time they eat, and what time their snack is. I have a question. I know that the fat redistribution from this disease can push on their lungs making it harder to breathe. Is anyone else's baby experiencing this? Do you have any suggestions for easing her breathing? Also the snoring they do. I have asked my Vet what causes this and he does not know. What is the mechanism responsible for causing this?? I have noticed Tipper sometimes making a "throaty" noise, and when she tried to sneeze the other day, it was as if something was stopping her from doing it, like she couldn't let it out like normal.Also when she drinks, I hear her making a funny raspy sound. Does anyone else have any experience with anything like this? Other than the breathing problems we don't seem to be having any other issues. other than the licking. I haven't been on here in a while, as sometimes this gets too much for me to handle. Tipper is going to get a blood panel done also to make sure no other problems are cropping up. I wish for all of us a better New Year, and for the babies better health. Thank you all and God Bless you and your fur babies, and God help the people from Newtown. I will post Tippers numbers when I get them probably Friday.