Author Topic: RIP Franta Napoleon 13 Aug 93 - 10 May 2011  (Read 350899 times)

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Re: Frantas change in behavior - seems to be seizure free again :)
« Reply #155 on: February 13, 2009, 10:38:12 AM »
Hope you had a good night rest, and Franta is feeling a bit better today. :hug:

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Re: Frantas change in behavior - seems to be seizure free again :)
« Reply #154 on: February 13, 2009, 10:21:28 AM »
Gill, what a terrible worry for you, I hope you get answers soon so that a plan can be worked out

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Re: Frantas change in behavior - seems to be seizure free again :)
« Reply #153 on: February 13, 2009, 10:03:35 AM »
Hi Gilly, how's our boy doing today?

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Re: Frantas change in behavior - seems to be seizure free again :)
« Reply #152 on: February 13, 2009, 08:54:42 AM »
Hi Gill,

Sorry I couldn't post again last night my PC packed up, posting from work this morning, hope Franta had a good night.

Alfie and Frankie also keeping their paws crossed and sending positive vibes Franta's way.

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Re: Frantas change in behavior - seems to be seizure free again :)
« Reply #151 on: February 13, 2009, 08:15:39 AM »
Hoping you and Franta had a good night and he's feeling a bit better today! :hug:



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Re: Frantas change in behavior - seems to be seizure free again :)
« Reply #150 on: February 13, 2009, 08:06:25 AM »
Gill, just catching up with Franta's progress.  How's he been overnight?  I'm with the others - sod Will's feelings - at the end of the day Franta's your beautiful and irreplaceable boy, and no vet should be miffed if a patient's owner wants another opinion.

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Re: Frantas change in behavior - seems to be seizure free again :)
« Reply #149 on: February 13, 2009, 07:43:19 AM »
How are things this morning?

I've had dealings with Bristol though work and they are always lovely and incredably helpful so I'm sure you'd both be in good hands should you need to go.  :hug: :hug:

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Re: Frantas change in behavior - seems to be seizure free again :)
« Reply #148 on: February 13, 2009, 07:19:02 AM »
How are you both this morning?

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Re: Frantas change in behavior - seems to be seizure free again :)
« Reply #147 on: February 12, 2009, 23:47:55 PM »
Sorry it wasnt more conclusive Gill and is just a case of wait and see again  :hug: Hope you and he have a quiet night.  :hug:

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Re: Frantas change in behavior - seems to be seizure free again :)
« Reply #146 on: February 12, 2009, 21:57:29 PM »
Sending lots of healing and calming vibes for you both to have a peaceful night and hope Franta is  a lot better in the morning :hug: :hug:
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Re: Frantas change in behavior - seems to be seizure free again :)
« Reply #145 on: February 12, 2009, 21:53:00 PM »
Just want to send healing vibes and  :hug: :hug: to you and Franta .
Hope he improves and doesn''t have to go to Bristol .
Take care and try and rest .

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Re: Frantas change in behavior - seems to be seizure free again :)
« Reply #144 on: February 12, 2009, 21:38:55 PM »
Gnite Mary and Bonnie, sleep well  :hug:

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Re: Frantas change in behavior - seems to be seizure free again :)
« Reply #143 on: February 12, 2009, 21:38:08 PM »
nite nite and God bless to both of you Gill

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Re: Frantas change in behavior - seems to be seizure free again :)
« Reply #142 on: February 12, 2009, 21:34:54 PM »
Thank you Alison and Rosella.  :hug:

I know that Bristol is a very good vet training school and an old school friend daughter did her training there. As far as I know its got a very good reputation and that helps a lot Rosella to know that they care.

Right up the apples and pears to see what he is up to..........we both need a good rest

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Re: Frantas change in behavior - seems to be seizure free again :)
« Reply #141 on: February 12, 2009, 21:34:28 PM »
Fingers crossed that he picks up soon and doesn't need to have any further tests, so frustrating when they dont know what is up -  when Tiger had to see a specialist, I had to take a claim form there when I picked her up, and they dealt with it, same with teh emergency vet. The good thing about the specialist was that they dealt directly with the insurance, all I had to do was pay my excess and sign an authorisation form.
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Re: Frantas change in behavior - seems to be seizure free again :)
« Reply #140 on: February 12, 2009, 21:29:32 PM »
We picked up an elderly very ill female cat in a local residential car park in the snow in late 1991. We had her 9 months. She was deaf, virtually blind and I'm afraid finally died from cancer but I swear she was happy with us. Anyway just wanted to mention her Gill cause we brought her to Bristol University (seems before they opened the hospital referred to in Alison's link) and the people there could not have been kinder.

My business partner also had dealings with Bristol and her beautiful grey boy Noodles about 7 years ago and again she was very impressed with how caring they were. Just wanted you to know that.  I very much hope Franta starts to improve considerably overnight so that a visit to Bristol isn't necessary.

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Re: Frantas change in behavior - seems to be seizure free again :)
« Reply #139 on: February 12, 2009, 21:06:33 PM »
http://www.vetschool.bris.ac.uk/langford/cas/smallanihosp.html

Wonder if this is it Gill.

Do hope Franta has a good night, will be thinking about you both because I know you wont be able to sleep :hug:

Just noticed Mrs R put in same link
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Re: Frantas change in behavior - seems to be seizure free again :)
« Reply #138 on: February 12, 2009, 20:59:31 PM »
Good vibes for a peaceful night come on frant x

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Re: Frantas change in behavior - seems to be seizure free again :)
« Reply #137 on: February 12, 2009, 20:45:36 PM »
Glad you both got home safely - I am sending all my prayers an good vibes that Franta has a good night and is loads better tomorrow. :hug:



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Re: Frantas change in behavior - seems to be seizure free again :)
« Reply #136 on: February 12, 2009, 20:38:56 PM »
I hope its not necessary to go also sweetie, just looked for Franta on my Purrs calender and found him - showed hubby :)

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Re: Frantas change in behavior - seems to be seizure free again :)
« Reply #135 on: February 12, 2009, 20:34:06 PM »
thank you mrs r for the link cos i will have to discuss with rachel how the claim gets to the insrance company...........lets hope its not necessary to go.

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Re: Frantas change in behavior - seems to be seizure free again :)
« Reply #134 on: February 12, 2009, 20:29:37 PM »
Gill here is the link to the hospital in Langford http://www.vetschool.bris.ac.uk/langford/cas/smallanihosp.html give them a call to see exactly where they are tomorrow so you'll be prepared.

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Re: Frantas change in behavior - seems to be seizure free again :)
« Reply #133 on: February 12, 2009, 20:27:27 PM »
please give leigh my thanks and you too of course  ;D

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Re: Frantas change in behavior - seems to be seizure free again :)
« Reply #132 on: February 12, 2009, 20:20:53 PM »
was talking to Leigh tonight and we mentioned Franta and we were hoping something would be on soon.  When I saw your reply I text him and his computer has just crashed so he's asked me to send on his very best wishes for you and Franta.  :hug:

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Re: Frantas change in behavior - seems to be seizure free again :)
« Reply #131 on: February 12, 2009, 20:12:55 PM »
Sod him Gill, like you sat Franta comes first - I would kill for my Bonnie.

Rachel has been so thorough - glad you've got her.

Hope you both have a good night's rest and if you feel like phoning them do so.  Don't hesitate.

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Re: Frantas change in behavior - seems to be seizure free again :)
« Reply #130 on: February 12, 2009, 20:06:44 PM »
Thank you all so much for your good wishes, I appreciate them all so much and so does Franta  :hug:

We are back but its inconclusive I am afraid.

Going by the pattern of his attacks since last night they were about every 3 hours and he was due one at the vets and also he had been sleeping in his carrier, poor little boy walked into his carrier at home.

Rachel gave him loads and loads of tests starting with letting him walk around and she thought he could not turn left and was possibly blind but both of these proved to be wrong although he does seem to prefer going right.

Also he seemed to be deaf but thats not right either!

She is not sure whats going on but she says he definately is not quite right.

She has two suspicions, one is that is glucose level is too low and this is when he has an attack....this could be a tumour or other long names which I cant remember. The other one is that he has a neuro problem. His glucose level was fine when we were there but he ate Misdas food before we left.

He has just eaten again but its night that will be the problem and of course we need to know, so he will be staying in the bedroom tonight.

He also was dying to use the tray and lost 100grams in liquid and solid while we were there. She said he was full to busting.

Rachel has just rung me to see how is......so kind  ;D

She has checked his eyes and retinas are full attached and eyes reacting to light.

The plan is that if he has another attack tonight then I will be leaving very early to take him back to the vets for observation until they close tomorrow night and she will get in touch with Bristol University Hospital to warn them they may have a cat needing an emergency MRI scan at the weekend. If he goes for observation and he has an attack she is going to put him out , take bloods, check his eyes properly and do various other things that she cant do while he is awake. She will also test his glucose levels at that time before he eats.

She has told me to leave his ears alone, no more drops for the moment and she is hoping that the convenia will kick in for his ears.............he wouldnt let her look at the 'good' one which , may mean that thats not as good as it should be either. I did manage to get some drops in cos she can see them in his right ear!

So we are wishing and hoping for him to improve over night and have a good one but all the plates are still in the air sadly.

She has so much more knowledge than Will and he didnt acknowledge me while in the waiting room so I have the feeling he is a bit put out but I am afraid Franta has to come first.

I am hoping for a good night for Franta and she has said to fed him before bed.......I think I did last night but if its glucose levels it seems to run out within 4 hours.

I will post this question on a topic of its own  but does any one know where in Bristol the University Animal hospital is?

Thanking you all again for all your good wishes  ;D

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Re: Frantas change in behavior - seems to be seizure free again :)
« Reply #129 on: February 12, 2009, 20:04:03 PM »
Please let us know you got back safely xx :hug:



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Re: Frantas change in behavior - seems to be seizure free again :)
« Reply #128 on: February 12, 2009, 20:02:14 PM »
Hope all went well :hug:

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Re: Frantas change in behavior - seems to be seizure free again :)
« Reply #127 on: February 12, 2009, 19:56:01 PM »
Just caught up with this - It sounds like and is hopefully "just" an ear infection that can be cleared up  :hug:
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Re: Frantas change in behavior - seems to be seizure free again :)
« Reply #126 on: February 12, 2009, 19:23:23 PM »
Oh No Ive just seen this - PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE get better Franta -  :hug: :hug: :hug:


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Re: Frantas change in behavior - seems to be seizure free again :)
« Reply #125 on: February 12, 2009, 19:02:51 PM »
Thnking of you and Franta Gill  :hug:

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Re: Frantas change in behavior - seems to be seizure free again :)
« Reply #124 on: February 12, 2009, 18:55:46 PM »
Humans here with crossed fingers - kitties with crossed paws and all sending healing vibes and  :hug: :hug: :hug: 

Get well, soon, Franta  :Luv2:
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Re: Frantas change in behavior - seems to be seizure free again :)
« Reply #123 on: February 12, 2009, 18:53:49 PM »
oh gill just got caught up on this thread.  All fingers and paws crossed here for you and little Franta.

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« Reply #122 on: February 12, 2009, 18:33:50 PM »
Thinking of you both x

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« Reply #121 on: February 12, 2009, 18:30:55 PM »
Oh Gill, i have just seen this, Sending lots of get well vibes and love for Franta and  :hug: :hug: for you.

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Re: Frantas change in behavior - seems to be seizure free again :)
« Reply #120 on: February 12, 2009, 18:20:37 PM »
I know us cats have got our own bit of Purrs to chat on BUT I want to shout it from the roof tops that I want my Franta to come home safe and his mum too.

My mum has just opened the post and I've got a beautiful valentine card from Franta.

I love him so much and I want him to be well.

Lots of love Bonnie xxx
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Re: Frantas change in behavior - seems to be seizure free again :)
« Reply #119 on: February 12, 2009, 18:17:32 PM »
Sending  :hug: :hug: and calming vibes for you Gill and extra big healing vibes for poor Franta - hope everything goes okay at the vets , and you get back safely too.
Maybe a change of antibiotics might sort it out -perhaps the others weren''t working - hope thats all it is .

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Re: Frantas change in behavior - seems to be seizure free again :)
« Reply #118 on: February 12, 2009, 18:10:44 PM »
Hi Gill,

I'm so sorry to hear about Franta .... sending lots of love and get well soon vibes  :hug: xxxxx
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Re: Frantas change in behavior - seems to be seizure free again :)
« Reply #117 on: February 12, 2009, 17:43:46 PM »
That's right MM they can upset balance, the vet checked Schui's ears last night.
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Re: Frantas change in behavior - seems to be seizure free again :)
« Reply #116 on: February 12, 2009, 17:41:56 PM »
Oh my God I have just seen that Franta seems to have worsened. It sounds like it could be a middle ear infection as that can affect balance and she might be yowling because she is scared and dizzy.  Hopefully the vet can sort it out and she will be back home soon.  Will keep checking back for updates , know you are on your way to the vet but safe journey  :hug:

 


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