Topic: Riley poorly at vets - having seizures (Read 88523 times)

CarolM (Wendolene) · « **Reply #129 on:** July 09, 2013, 10:15:40 AM »

Everything duly crossed Helen and sending max strength positive vibes for an early and uneventful recovery from the anaesthetic.

Tiggy's Mum · « **Reply #128 on:** July 09, 2013, 10:08:20 AM »

Just rang the vets for an update, the vet was in consulatation but spoke to the nurse who was looking after him. She said he had been quite settled overnight and was still being kept asleep with the anaesthetic - she said he was occasionally a bit twitchy but no full on fits by the sound of things. Next step is for the neurologist to assess him this afternoon to see about weaning him off the anaesthetic. Please keep everything crossed for him, I need him back with me

Sue P (Paddysmum) · « **Reply #127 on:** July 09, 2013, 09:35:19 AM »

Tess also lived with epilepsy for around 8 years, and didnt even need medication, but as you say, it can be different with dogs.

The pertinent point is veterinary opinion appears to be changing, and affording an opportunity for time to effect an improvement in the animal before any major decision is taken is gaining ground. It's what we all want for Riley and Helen for sure.

Zenith (Liz) · « **Reply #126 on:** July 09, 2013, 09:07:15 AM »

Oh Helen, sending you and Riley healing wishes and love to all three of you!

I know they're different animals but my friends dog has been stable with his epilepsy for years now, they'll hopefully find the right medications for Riley when you can bring him home x

Tigerlily (Allison) · « **Reply #125 on:** July 09, 2013, 08:32:37 AM »

Sending tons and tons of positive vibes for Riley.

And sending lots of these

for you Helen.

Jiji · « **Reply #124 on:** July 09, 2013, 08:32:08 AM »

Quote from: Rosella moggy on July 09, 2013, 07:21:39 AM

I'm willing Riley to wake up this afternoon when he is brought out of anaesthetic without any signs of fitting

Me too

Janeyk · « **Reply #123 on:** July 09, 2013, 07:37:50 AM »

Sending tons of get well wishes to Riley xx

and lots of love and hugs to you and Lu Helen

alisonandarchie · « **Reply #122 on:** July 09, 2013, 07:23:55 AM »

Helen, all thoughts with you and Riley :hug:rtfgggggggggggmnjhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh with love from Parki and Archie

Rosella moggy · « **Reply #121 on:** July 09, 2013, 07:21:39 AM »

Just had a read through that 1st article that Sue posted and can only say thank heavens Riley was able to be placed in the excellent care of specialists so incredibly quickly. You couldn't possibly have done more Helen as it seems early treatment is so important.

It sounds like time and patience are going to be key here and I'm willing Riley to wake up this afternoon when he is brought out of anaesthetic without any signs of fitting

Sue P (Paddysmum) · « **Reply #120 on:** July 09, 2013, 07:07:24 AM »

Helen just wanted to say hoping today will bring improvement, and as always, topping up all of the positive thoughts, vibes, wishes and love for Riley, and for Lu too, who'll be missing his buddy. Ross and The Tink send their whiskersful of snoozles for Riley as well.

Mark · « **Reply #119 on:** July 09, 2013, 01:21:07 AM »

Hi Helen,

I just checked in to see how Riley & you are - sorry it isn't better news

I don't know the first thing about seizures but it sounds like your vet is very knowledgeable to find the cause so quickly. I hope it can be bought under control.

I just wondered if there has been any mention of Cyclosporin as it works wonders with autoimmune problems.

Gillian Harvey · « **Reply #118 on:** July 08, 2013, 23:52:25 PM »

Helen I've only just seen this, don't know what to say, just, I'm thinking of you and summoning up all the positive vibes I can for Riley's complete recovery from this

mad_lilli · « **Reply #117 on:** July 08, 2013, 23:28:23 PM »

Haven't been on Purrs for a while, but saw Riley mentioned on FB. Helen, I'm so sorry you're having to go through this. Please take care of yourself, so that you don't get ill too (and so that when Riley comes home, you'll be able to dance attendance on him). Furry vibes from my 4 (even Lilli with her ulcerated eye!!!)

Lots of love
Bronagh

CarolM (Wendolene) · « **Reply #116 on:** July 08, 2013, 23:06:37 PM »

Thinking of you Helen and hoping you're managing to get some sleep.

sheryl · « **Reply #115 on:** July 08, 2013, 21:58:11 PM »

Come on Riley - fight this Sweetheart, your Mummy and Lu Lu need you to get better and at home - sending love, huggles and healing vibes xxx We are all rooting for him Helen and I know a lot of us think of him as "one of our own" from all your wonderful posts and photos x

Big Hugs Helen - thinking of you xxx

fluffybunny · « **Reply #114 on:** July 08, 2013, 21:40:24 PM »

Oh I'm so sorry that the news hasn't been better today. It sounds as if your vet is doing everything he can. Fingers crossed that your gorgeous boy makes a good recovery x x x

pappilon · « **Reply #113 on:** July 08, 2013, 21:21:34 PM »

Oh Helen i am so sorry Riley is not doing well but have hope

Riley and Lu need you to be strong

Come on Riley , you can fight this sweetheart. Sending more healing vibes for Riley.

Stuart · « **Reply #112 on:** July 08, 2013, 20:58:47 PM »

awwww Helen, I don't know what to say

I am still sending get well vibes Riley's way, praying that He can pull through this

Stuart x

maryas · « **Reply #111 on:** July 08, 2013, 20:57:46 PM »

There is still hope Helen, we're all rooting for him

Mary

Gill (sneakiefeline) · « **Reply #110 on:** July 08, 2013, 20:45:45 PM »

I am so sorry the news wasnt better but those links that Sue found are very good and agree with who ever said hold on to the word stable.

Also as said it sounds like he may take a while to stabalize and they ceratainly seem to know what they are doing and it must be terrible not to be able to visit but think they are giving you the best advice they have.

All I can do is send many many good healing vibes for Riley and I hope all the good wishes from the Purrs family help him to get better.

Cuddle Lu a lot and make sure you are eating even if its a little bit often and hope you can get some sleep

sheilarose · « **Reply #109 on:** July 08, 2013, 20:21:37 PM »

Helen I'm sorry it's not better news. Hold on to hope, he's got gumption that one and if he can survive this for you, he will.

lau200 · « **Reply #108 on:** July 08, 2013, 19:14:57 PM »

I know you cant be with him but what about wearing an old t-shirt to get your smell and taking it to the vets so atleast he has your smell with him. I did this when Penny was ill and i couldnt visit her. The vet said she perked up atleast for a while. Hugs to you

jezebel · « **Reply #107 on:** July 08, 2013, 18:51:14 PM »

i know how agonising the waiting and not knowing is, I went through it with my last cat Jones before they diagnosed lymphoma.

Riley's a big strong lad so there's every chance he'll pull through.

We're all sending lots of good vibes.

Sootyca · « **Reply #106 on:** July 08, 2013, 18:30:37 PM »

Like everyone was hoping for better news to come out of today.

He's still here and fighting - they just need to get the right medication to stop him fitting. Hope the combined will of the Purrs family will do some good.

Karen
x

Sam (Fussy_Furball) · « **Reply #105 on:** July 08, 2013, 18:25:10 PM »

Oh Helen ... just checked back in hoping for some good news

Done a bit of internet search (as Sue did) and have not managed to find much more ibfo.

This link give a bit of info on the type of medication that can be used to treat epilepsy: http://www.cs.cmu.edu/afs/cs/Web/People/lowekamp/feline_epilepsy.html this may be of interest as well: http://yourcatcareguide.com/wordpress/?p=145

Will continue to say a little prayer for Riley and keep the get well vibes going.

Jiji · « **Reply #104 on:** July 08, 2013, 17:58:49 PM »

So sorry the news wasn't better, but the latest update sounds encouraging.

Susanne (urbantigers) · « **Reply #103 on:** July 08, 2013, 17:27:20 PM »

I'm sorry the news isn't more positive but at least he's stable which is good. Plus he's a young, healthy cat so that is on his side

C'mon Riley - we're all rooting for you to get better. Your meowmy and brother want you back home.

Lyn (Slugsta) · « **Reply #102 on:** July 08, 2013, 16:55:17 PM »

I am so sorry that the news was not as good as hoped and that your baby is still in ITU.

Adding more hugs ((( ))) and vibes ~~~ to the stores.

LouiseJ · « **Reply #101 on:** July 08, 2013, 16:55:04 PM »

Hold onto the word STABLE

My book doesn't have anything specific but there is a load of general info so I'll get it scanned in and will find a way of getting it to you so you can share with your vet.
I wouldn't try anything without their say so

C'mon Riley xx

Tiggy's Mum · « **Reply #100 on:** July 08, 2013, 16:43:18 PM »

Thanks again for all the positive vibes and prayers, I really can't tell you all how much it means to know that you are all rooting for him

Sue - thanks for those links, especially the first one about 'hippocampal damage' which is exactly what he has...

Quote

complex partial seizures characterised by arrest in a sitting position, profuse salivation, facial twitches, vocalisation (most often howling and hissing) and mydriasis

His mini-fits are exactly as above and the main fit was a full on unconscious thrashing affair, he hasn't had another one of those although when I spoke to the vet earlier this afternoon he said he nearly went into one at one stage as his back left leg started paddling so they upped his meds to pull him out of it.

Latest update is that he is very poorly still but stable with no further seizures so the vet has decreased the anaesthetic levels slightly - next update from them will be tomorrow morning unless his condition changes but he's literally unconscious at the moment

Quote from: CarolM (Wendolene) on July 08, 2013, 15:19:29 PM

Oh Helen. You must be devastated, especially with not being able to see him. Its all too easy to imagine the worst in these situations especially when it comes out of the blue and you're being bombarded with information that you don't understand.

Would it be worth calling again when you've had chance to digest what was said- or what you think was said. That first article Sue located says seizures are often slow to respond to medication so that must be encouraging.

We're all rooting for you Riley. Have a good sleep and wake up better.

That's exactly it, the not being able to see him is agony

I just can't believe how quickly it all happened and how normal he was beforehand

I wrote everything down the vet was saying when I've spoken to him - he seems very caring and tries to give as much scientific info as possible without making it mumbo-jumbo. I think it was just his accent (he's French) meaning I misheard the area of the brain affected but Sue has worked it out for me. He said the articles I found as a result of Sue's link are relevant to Riley and offered to print one out for me.

Quote from: LouiseJ on July 08, 2013, 15:21:33 PM

Just checked into top up the vibes. I am so sorry. Poor Riley.
Autoimmune problems can be managed though even if they cause a bad reaction at first. I'll consult my book on alternative medicine for animals when I get in as every little helps and vitamins can be used in conjunction with traditional meds.

Louise, would be interested to hear any options to try and help him

Sue P (Paddysmum) · « **Reply #99 on:** July 08, 2013, 15:28:13 PM »

I noted that too Carol - it said that it can take between 4 and 11 days for the cat to begin responding to the treatment, and therefore every chance should be given for recovery to take place in that timeframe.

LouiseJ · « **Reply #98 on:** July 08, 2013, 15:21:33 PM »

Just checked into top up the vibes. I am so sorry. Poor Riley.
Autoimmune problems can be managed though even if they cause a bad reaction at first. I'll consult my book on alternative medicine for animals when I get in as every little helps and vitamins can be used in conjunction with traditional meds.

CarolM (Wendolene) · « **Reply #97 on:** July 08, 2013, 15:19:29 PM »

Oh Helen.

You must be devastated, especially with not being able to see him.

Its all too easy to imagine the worst in these situations especially when it comes out of the blue and you're being bombarded with information that you don't understand.

Would it be worth calling again when you've had chance to digest what was said- or what you think was said. That first article Sue located says seizures are often slow to respond to medication so that must be encouraging.

We're all rooting for you Riley. Have a good sleep and wake up better.

Sue P (Paddysmum) · « **Reply #96 on:** July 08, 2013, 14:44:39 PM »

Helen, have also come across this, which has some interesting information. It maybe something you can use as a basis for discussion with your Vet, although it sounds like they're very knowledgeable about this type of ailment in any event.

http://www.fabcats.org/owners/seizures/seizures.pdf

alisonandarchie · « **Reply #95 on:** July 08, 2013, 14:26:37 PM »

Thinking of you and Riley, Helen, also sending lots of hugs

Kay and Penny · « **Reply #94 on:** July 08, 2013, 14:12:34 PM »

so very sorry you're going through this, Helen - can only hope you and Riley can get through these dark days

Sue P (Paddysmum) · « **Reply #93 on:** July 08, 2013, 14:11:50 PM »

Helen, have found this,:

http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Medical+news/Certain-feline-seizures-indicate-hippocampal-damag/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/750881

Difficult to diagnose via internet obviously , but it may be useful

Sue P (Paddysmum) · « **Reply #92 on:** July 08, 2013, 14:08:00 PM »

Oh treasure. This isn't at all what you needed to hear. Do they have any idea what causes the changes, or what brought on the reaction?

I'm so sorry that they've indicated it would be better for you not to see him, but I can understand how hard it would be not to want to touch him and speak to him, when he needs to conserve his strength and put it towards healing.

I think they probably meant hippocampus which is an area of the brain that helps with spatial orientation and navigation. You may be able to find something on that. Will nip off and see if I can find anything for you.

Dawn F · « **Reply #91 on:** July 08, 2013, 14:04:31 PM »

oh helen I'm so sorry

sheryl · « **Reply #90 on:** July 08, 2013, 13:58:57 PM »

Oh Helen Hun - I havent been on for a while and have only just seen this devastating post - I am so very sorry for what you and Riley are going through, I know how much your boys mean to you and I am keeping everything crossed for positive news and sending love and healing vibes for Riley and Love and Hugs for you and Lu Lu who must both be missing him so much xxx

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