Topic: Neurological problems (Read 11034 times)

Hippykitty · « **Reply #74 on:** February 28, 2007, 13:19:31 PM »

George is now happily playing on the Bridge. You did the right thing; he would have been in a lot of pain. Take care of yourself.

Desley (booktigger) · « **Reply #73 on:** February 23, 2007, 21:45:29 PM »

Like I said on the other thread, I am sorry that the vet suspects FIP, it isn't a pleasant disease, and with that kind of diagnosis, you did the only thing you could do for him - it is just so hard to make that decision when you dont know what is wrong with them, and you are desperately hoping that your gut feeling is wrong. I am glad you have had some kind of answer and it has made you feel better about the decision you made.

Millys Mum · « **Reply #72 on:** February 23, 2007, 20:19:47 PM »

@ Gill, its good my guts are useful for something other than grumbling for more grub.
Its really helped being able to talk things through here

Susanne (urbantigers) · « **Reply #71 on:** February 23, 2007, 17:47:43 PM »

So sorry to hear about George

RIP George.

FIP is a horrible disease and you did the right thing by relieving his suffering before it got any worse. He's at peace now and will romping around Rainbow Bridge with my Magpie and the other bridge babes.

Gill (sneakiefeline) · « **Reply #70 on:** February 23, 2007, 16:12:10 PM »

Your gut did you and George a favour, you must be so relieved that you know that there was no hope and George has gone to Rainbow Bridge without suffering any more

Teresa Pawcats · « **Reply #69 on:** February 23, 2007, 16:02:58 PM »

Milly`s Mum I know just how you feel, think human nature makes us beat ourselves up until we have answers I did just the same over Cringle recently.
Of one thing I am certain George had a wonderful life with you and you made the right decision at the right time.

Christine (Blip) · « **Reply #68 on:** February 23, 2007, 15:31:08 PM »

MM.

At times like this, it is at least something to have an answer. One of my colleagues recently had to have her little one PTS because of FIP at the age of 12 months. You did the right thing for George.

xC

Millys Mum · « **Reply #67 on:** February 23, 2007, 15:19:31 PM »

I heard from the vet today that his bloods came back strongly indicating FIP, so there was no way out of this for my baby boy.
I wasnt happy doing the deed before his results were in but i had a gut feeling he was terminal.

I feel better now i have an answer to all my neverending questions and what ifs and buts.

Tiggy's Mum · « **Reply #66 on:** February 21, 2007, 23:39:59 PM »

to you and your family, you gave George the greatest gift in the end when the time came and put his feelings before your own. My Benji will take care of him on the Bridge until you come for him x

Someone on Purrs had one of these plaques made when they lost their beloved cat, they are hand made and personalised. They even paint a little figure on the plaque to look like the one you have lost, they can be outdoor varnished if requested too...

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/PET-MEMORIAL-DOG-CAT-RABBIT-PERSONALISED-ANGEL-FIGURE_W0QQitemZ290084332039QQihZ019QQcategoryZ46299QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Desley (booktigger) · « **Reply #65 on:** February 21, 2007, 22:02:28 PM »

I am so sorry to hear he was worse and you had to make that decision. While it is never an easy thing to decide, it is harder in these situations where you simply dont know what is going on, and dont know if you should wait and see if they recover or not - I always find the the day before/the day of the worst as well, I feel better afterwards as I know they are no longer suffering. At least he had a good life while with you, and also that he had someone strong enough to let him go peacefully and painlessly at the right time. RIP little one, and big hugs to you - I am here if you need to talk

Amanda (mad4moggies) · « **Reply #64 on:** February 21, 2007, 21:59:55 PM »

I`m so sorry to hear this Milly`s mum but it sounds like you made the right decision and you`ve done everything that you could for him although i know this doesn`t ease the pain you must be feeling right now.

Cambridge Pet Crematorium do some nice plaques http://www.cpccares.com/ They aren`t shown on their site at the moment but i think if you phone them they will send you some details.

Mark · « **Reply #63 on:** February 21, 2007, 20:52:48 PM »

Sorry Milly's Mum,

It must have been so difficult for you but you did what was best for George, that's the main thing.

Millys Mum · « **Reply #62 on:** February 21, 2007, 19:48:13 PM »

Thanks Kittybabe.
I had a good blub when i buried him and am now suffering with dry itchy eyes that feel like this

I found yesterday the worse day emotionally because of having to decide what to do and then the hours up to the imminent event.
My food cupboard is tailored to his desires, the others eat whatever you put in front of them, so its weird feeding them, i no longer need to deliberate & think "well he had fish for breakfast so he better have meaty" i just have to take one. (The quicker the better says Lola!)

Baggy · « **Reply #61 on:** February 21, 2007, 19:47:48 PM »

So sorry to hear about George - bet he's having a great game with the Proot by now...

Kittybabe (Ruth) · « **Reply #60 on:** February 21, 2007, 19:31:05 PM »

MM I'm so sorry. You know in your heart you did the right thing for poor George.

Here are a couple sites that offer the services you enquired about:

http://www.houseandgardenplaques.co.uk/

http://www.pet-memorial.net/

Millys Mum · « **Reply #59 on:** February 21, 2007, 19:25:27 PM »

Thank you all :group:

Gill (sneakiefeline) · « **Reply #58 on:** February 21, 2007, 17:34:03 PM »

RIP George, have a great time on the Bridge and look for Kocka cos she will give you a helping paw.

I am so sorry MM

Sam (Fussy_Furball) · « **Reply #57 on:** February 21, 2007, 16:37:51 PM »

So sorry MM.

RIP George ... no more pain or confusion baby.

clarenmax · « **Reply #56 on:** February 21, 2007, 16:03:04 PM »

So sad, RIP little one, play hard on the Bridge sweetheart.

JackSpratt · « **Reply #55 on:** February 21, 2007, 15:56:34 PM »

Millys mum, I'm so sorry. We had to make the same decision for Parsley recently and it's utterly heartbreaking.

I've been looking for a plaque too and have found some on EBay, so you might want to look on there.

Please PM me if you feel the need to.

RIP, George. You were loved by your humans very much.

Millys Mum · « **Reply #54 on:** February 21, 2007, 15:34:11 PM »

He's gone

This morning he wasnt even responding to his name, barely lifting his head when walking and didnt want to eat so i stayed with the plan. He got stuck in the vegetable rack, the stress on his face when he couldnt get where he wanted put me off putting him through more tests, had the Metacam continued to work or if i could have referred him without waiting for liver test results then i would have gone with him. The rapid 48hr deterioration makes me believe he had something terminal anyway.
Im gutted to have lost him so young. He was my loving lap cat, who we saved from the streets, 2 1/2 years wasnt long enough.

Id like to buy a plaque for the garden, does anybody knows of any places online?

Iluvcritters · « **Reply #53 on:** February 21, 2007, 05:53:42 AM »

My heart goes out to you and George! Giant hugs and prayers being sent!

Tiggy's Mum · « **Reply #52 on:** February 20, 2007, 23:41:37 PM »

Sorry to hear this sad news, will be thinking of you tomorrow

Amanda (mad4moggies) · « **Reply #51 on:** February 20, 2007, 23:31:30 PM »

Milly`s Mum, i`m so sorry to hear that things aren`t going well. You are right, it is so hard to know how far to go. If he is getting a lot worse then i suppose the only thing you can do is either end his discomfort or go to Newmarket tomorrow as an emergency and see if the neurologist has any suggestions.

My thoughts are with you, it`s such an awful decision to have to make.

Gillian Harvey · « **Reply #50 on:** February 20, 2007, 23:23:34 PM »

I'm really sorry to hear about George, it must have beeing heartbreaking for you to find him like that and I can certainly understand you wanting to end his distress. Sending

from me and the crew.

Desley (booktigger) · « **Reply #49 on:** February 20, 2007, 22:15:11 PM »

I am so sorry things are looking so bad - have you talked through this decision with the vet just in case he can offer some alternative? It truly is so hard to decide how far to try treatments that have no guarantees of working, the only thing I would be tempted to do is hold fire until the test results are back just in case they do show something treatable/manageable, but that really is your choice, you are the one living with him. We are all here if you need support and advice, sadly there are quite a few of us on here who have been in a similar position.

Millys Mum · « **Reply #48 on:** February 20, 2007, 21:21:41 PM »

Unfortunately Vet doesnt think its epilepsy, although the specialist would test for it. He doesnt have any type of fit, hes in a constant daze, its not an on & off thing.

Epilepsy also wouldnt respond to Metacam like he initally did.
Sometimes its like hes blind, walking through things and not being able to place his feet in the right place. I dont think he can cope with a stay at newmarket. Its causing him great distress so i know tomorrow is the best thing.

Knowing when to stop is the hardest thing!

Teresa Pawcats · « **Reply #47 on:** February 20, 2007, 18:44:43 PM »

So very sorry to hear this Millys mum.

Sam (Fussy_Furball) · « **Reply #46 on:** February 20, 2007, 18:44:15 PM »

Oh how sad ... would you consider treating for epilepsy before you decide to PTS?

Big hugs

Hippykitty · « **Reply #45 on:** February 20, 2007, 18:26:37 PM »

I'm sorry that his condition has deteriorated so badly.
The "eyes wide open and nobody home" is typical of a type of epilepsy now called 'simple partial' but once called 'petite mal' or 'absences'. He loses awareness of his surroundings for a few minutes, and won't respond to you, looking vacant and 'not there'. Then he'll act oddly as he comes out of it, doing strange things (like walking in circles). He may feel tired when he properly comes out of it, or continue to have waves of more seizures in which he'll feel strange and be vaguely aware of his surroundings.
If properly diagnosed, this can be easily controlled with medication. The best med for cats is diazepam. Many anti-epilepsy drugs can't be used in cats because they eliminate them too quickly, but I've read on the internet that diazepam is safe and effective. It's used for people with this condition.
The reason I know about this is that I have a related condition: 'complex partials', which begin with a simple partial, then I lose consciousness and fall. The first thing friends notice is the "nobody home" state. Naturally, I've done lots of research related to this illness.

If you've made a definite decision to pts, then my heart goes out to you, I know how hard this can be.

Christine (Blip) · « **Reply #44 on:** February 20, 2007, 17:53:57 PM »

I am really sorry to hear this, MM.

xC

Gill (sneakiefeline) · « **Reply #43 on:** February 20, 2007, 17:47:46 PM »

I am so sorry for poor George, I dont know what to say, poor little man its so sad

to you both

Millys Mum · « **Reply #42 on:** February 20, 2007, 17:42:05 PM »

He's worse today

had a double dose of metacam last night to improve things and it hasnt helped. The results still aren't here either.
Before i left for work this morning he was walking through the water bowl in the kitchen and then slipping on wet feet, so i laid a towel out for him. When i got home i found him in the shoe rack, eyes wide open but nobody home. He wouldnt respond to his name and it wasnt until i touched him that he realised i was there, then panic as he couldnt get out of the shoe rack quick enough, having burst out he ended a couple of stairs up and then nearly fell down. Im really unhappy with him and feel whatever is wrong with him is progressing so quickly that iv made the decision to have him pts at home tomorrow morning.

Hes beating up the other cats and for a normally laid back friendly kitty i can only assume he is unhappy/uncomfortable.
I really thought the anti imflammortory/painkiller combination would keep him comfy but its not

Thank you all for your help

Hippykitty · « **Reply #41 on:** February 20, 2007, 13:14:29 PM »

I hope the blood results reveal something so that you don't need to make the referral decision.
If he were my cat, I'd go ahead with the referral if no joy with the tests. If you keep him calm and reassured on the journey, the visit may be worth the stress. He's going through a lot of stress with his condition, so a journey which may resolve his problems would be worth it.
That's how I'd think if he were mine.
But you know him, and know what's best.
Lots of flirty, comforting kisses from Samantha, and that flirt, Polly

Christine (Blip) · « **Reply #40 on:** February 20, 2007, 11:45:29 AM »

Have the test results come through yet?

Desley (booktigger) · « **Reply #39 on:** February 20, 2007, 08:05:53 AM »

I do hope he has settled down a bit, and that the test results show something promising. IT is a hard decision whether to refer to specialists.

Tiggy's Mum · « **Reply #38 on:** February 20, 2007, 00:08:07 AM »

Hope George has settled down by now, keeping everything crossed for the test results. Healing head kiss being sent to the lovely George from Tiggy

Gill (sneakiefeline) · « **Reply #37 on:** February 20, 2007, 00:01:17 AM »

Poor George, strokes to him from me

Christine (Blip) · « **Reply #36 on:** February 19, 2007, 12:13:12 PM »

Sorry to hear that he got himself lost and confused yesterday and had to be caught.

Quote from: Millys Mum on February 19, 2007, 10:13:56 AM

my mum is now worried if we refer him the stress of the day out will send him over the edge.

Yes, it is a dilemma. Perhaps the results of the tests (hope they come today) will help suggest the best course of action?

A gentle ear tug from me to George, meanwhile.

Millys Mum · « **Reply #35 on:** February 19, 2007, 10:13:56 AM »

He got up a little while ago and has done nothing but wander and get stuck behind furniture, the stress of yesterdays trapping has really upset him.
He was bad after his vet trip for his blood tests and my mum is now worried if we refer him the stress of the day out will send him over the edge. She wants his time to be calm & peaceful.

Dilema.

Author Topic: Neurological problems (Read 11034 times)