Topic: Riley poorly at vets - having seizures (Read 87832 times)

Tan · « **Reply #409 on:** July 15, 2013, 23:49:48 PM »

Helen hun just sending more love over bit worried as not heard from ya since 4pm. Just hope things are stable.
Xxxx
Just hope that man up there is taking notice and on Riley's side. Xx

Jiji · « **Reply #408 on:** July 15, 2013, 23:17:10 PM »

Wishing tomorrow brings better news

JackSpratt · « **Reply #407 on:** July 15, 2013, 23:09:18 PM »

Helen, I wish I could give you a proper hug. I keep checking to see any updates, and feeling utterly redundant because I can't do anything to help. Please know I'm thinking of you, and hoping Riley proves the negativity wrong.

I'm sending so many vibes to you guys.

sheilarose · « **Reply #406 on:** July 15, 2013, 22:59:04 PM »

That's an interesting article, Tan.

There are several known treatments for seizures and Riley has only been treated with a couple of them so far. The important thing right now is to ensure he is kept in nutritional balance (I assume he's being drip fed so food feeding is less of a concern?) He's not, unless I'm severely misjudging this, at the "point of no return" physically, because the vets are willing to try alternative treatments.

The seizures themselves, as I read it, are not life threatening, it's about stopping them quickly before further damage occurs, so a Quality of Life can be assured. Helen, please correct me if I've got this upside-down?

So let's keep those vibes a-coming for more intuitive thinking from the vet. I'm sending the hugest Purrs Vibes to Helen to help bring the wee fella out of this.

Tan · « **Reply #405 on:** July 15, 2013, 22:27:51 PM »

Helen hun

did they do other tests today? bloods etc? been reading a bit on it but ya know what the internet is like and I know he's in excellent hands but there's got to be a way to get him better.
what bloomin caused this

Has he had any antibiotics incase infection started this? Virus?
did you say he was on Phenobarbital?

http://zimmer-foundation.org/sch/cse.html

Cats in which Phenobarbital either fails to control seizures or causes excessive side effects may be placed on one of several adjunctive anticonvulsive drugs. Leviteracetam appears to be a drug that is well tolerated in cats, and is thought to inhibit seizures by modifying neurotransmission. Compared to other drug options, Leviteracetam has a lower incidence of side-effects, but can still cause sedation. A recent study of 12 cats with idiopathic seizure disorders found that 70% of the cats showed decreased seizure activity following treatment with Levetiracetam. (24) Several other alternative drugs are available for adjunct therapy if the cat does not respond well to Leviteraceteam, including Gabapentin, Zonisamide, Felbamate, and Topiramate. The current health status of the animal, the nature of seizures, response to previous therapy, and financial constraints of the owner should all be considered when determining which drugs to use for adjunctive therapy.

Every moment you, Riles and Lu are in my mind and Heart

Rosella moggy · « **Reply #404 on:** July 15, 2013, 22:11:19 PM »

Oh Helen sweetheart

Things certainly don't look good. There's no denying that. I'm in bits for you

but lets see what happens overnight eh? Let's do that

I very much hope you are not on your own (in a physical sense I mean) Helen

Don't be scared to take some sleeping aids either as you need to get some rest Mrs

sheryl · « **Reply #403 on:** July 15, 2013, 22:09:13 PM »

Helen sweetie I am so sorry that the news is not more positive - you, Lu Lu and Riley are in my thoughts and I am wishing with every part of me that Riley can fight this and come home where he belongs

I think that Sams word echo how we are all feeling xxx

Still sending love and positive vibes and great big

for all of you xxx

Sam (Fussy_Furball) · « **Reply #402 on:** July 15, 2013, 20:45:16 PM »

Oh Helen, I really don't know what to say ... I've only just caught up on everything from the weekend

I can only echo what everyone has said and agree with the info Tan posted about the research results. I know it must be breaking your heart to not be able to visit him but I think your vet is probably right. They need to get his meds sorted and a visit from mummy will over stimulate him at this stage.

Don't give up on your baby ... you know how resilient cats can be and Riley has everything to fight for. He knows he is loved, has a lovely home and a brother and super Mum waiting for him, combined with his age and overall health the odds are in his favour ... not forgetting the whole of the Purrs family sending positive vibes and prayers.

Come on Riley .... you can get through this

alisonandarchie · « **Reply #401 on:** July 15, 2013, 20:25:42 PM »

Helen all my thoughts are with Riley and of course you

Tigerlily (Allison) · « **Reply #400 on:** July 15, 2013, 20:12:31 PM »

Helen, there's really nothing I can say that hasn't already been said, except my heart is breaking for you

Susanne (urbantigers) · « **Reply #399 on:** July 15, 2013, 19:18:31 PM »

Quote from: Tan on July 15, 2013, 18:00:25 PM

Helen hun Riles and Lu are so close yo all our hearts we are feeling this with you every second. I just want him better and home.

So true. When you're a Purrs cat you have a whole lot of people rooting for you. It's not just someone else's cat - I feel a certain amount of investment in the other cats on here so I hate it when any are sick. I feel every up and down as though it was Jaffa or Mosi. And I know it must be 10 times worse for Helen. I'll admit I've been giving Jaffa and Mosi extra huggles this past week and telling them that I love them just a little bit more often.

Sue P (Paddysmum) · « **Reply #398 on:** July 15, 2013, 18:26:07 PM »

Helen, we can't give up on Riley at this stage, really we can't. I've been there, where you are now - when they tell you the prognosis is so poor that you may as well accept the inevitable. I know how hideous it feels. And I also know that sometimes - just sometimes - the indomitable will of the cat in question can prove them wrong. I know things are not looking good, but let's hold fast to the research findings, and for now, let Riley do what he can to stay with us.

lollycat · « **Reply #397 on:** July 15, 2013, 18:13:48 PM »

Sending you and your Riley much love and the very best healing wishes. x

Gillian Harvey · « **Reply #396 on:** July 15, 2013, 18:09:44 PM »

Oh Helen

but hold on to the last sentence in that quote Tan just posted

Tan · « **Reply #395 on:** July 15, 2013, 18:00:25 PM »

I just don't wanna believe this is happening

it just can't be right. Helen hun Riles and Lu are so close yo all our hearts we are feeling this with you every second. I just want him better and home.

There's hope hun. all my love devotion prayers are going out to him and you.

Quote

"In the other cases, the researchers noticed that treatment seemed not to work for the first four to 11 days; however, when researchers extended treatment beyond the 11-day duration, a number of the cats responded well.

What's important to note about the study findings is that we should not make plans to euthanize the patients in the acute stage of the disease based on the therapy-resistant seizures and behavioural changes, but wait longer because remission can occur," Pakozdy says.

Come on Riles our boy

Sootyca · « **Reply #394 on:** July 15, 2013, 17:57:42 PM »

My heart is breaking for you. I do so hope that Riley begins to respond more positively again and improves.

tab · « **Reply #393 on:** July 15, 2013, 17:19:53 PM »

Gill (sneakiefeline) · « **Reply #392 on:** July 15, 2013, 17:13:11 PM »

Just cant believe this, and hope your boy will prove them wrong

bunglycat · « **Reply #391 on:** July 15, 2013, 16:59:06 PM »

Susanne (urbantigers) · « **Reply #390 on:** July 15, 2013, 16:41:26 PM »

Sorry it's not more encouraging news, Helen. Fingers, toes and paws crossed here that he will improve and beat this.

How is Lu coping without his brother?

LouiseJ · « **Reply #389 on:** July 15, 2013, 16:36:07 PM »

Oh Helen, this is just so unfair.
Thinking of you all and willing Riley to get through this

CarolM (Wendolene) · « **Reply #388 on:** July 15, 2013, 16:28:10 PM »

Oh no Helen, he's way too young for this.

Lyn (Slugsta) · « **Reply #387 on:** July 15, 2013, 16:12:58 PM »

Helen

Sue P (Paddysmum) · « **Reply #386 on:** July 15, 2013, 16:08:21 PM »

Oh Helen. This is soul destroying. Absolutely soul destroying.

JenGeorgieBob · « **Reply #385 on:** July 15, 2013, 16:06:13 PM »

Oh no, keeping fingers and paws crossed that something works for him soon. Just seems so unfair, my heart goes out to you.

Dawn F · « **Reply #384 on:** July 15, 2013, 16:03:06 PM »

oh helen I can't believe this I'm gutted for you

Tiggy's Mum · « **Reply #383 on:** July 15, 2013, 15:59:08 PM »

Things are not looking good

He has had two more seizures despite being on this sedative plus the other anti-seizure meds. They're going to see how he is overnight but the vet said that things are not looking particularly good and that he is not very optimistic.

Just gutted

JackSpratt · « **Reply #382 on:** July 15, 2013, 15:47:15 PM »

Still thinking of you all, Helen and hoping Riley is home soon where he belongs.

maryas · « **Reply #381 on:** July 15, 2013, 14:02:11 PM »

Hope there's better news soon Helen.

Mary

jezebel · « **Reply #380 on:** July 15, 2013, 13:56:05 PM »

I can only echo everyone else's thoughts and wishes.

I know how awful the waiting and not knowing is - makes you feel completely helpless.

Tigerlily (Allison) · « **Reply #379 on:** July 15, 2013, 13:25:08 PM »

Ditto what Carol said

CarolM (Wendolene) · « **Reply #378 on:** July 15, 2013, 12:55:11 PM »

Just topping up the love, strength and hope.

Tan · « **Reply #377 on:** July 15, 2013, 12:34:10 PM »

Wish I could be there with you hun, our love and hearts are with you every second.

Come on Riles darlin you can do it

Daisymac · « **Reply #376 on:** July 15, 2013, 11:14:36 AM »

Helen I cannot imagine what you are going through at the moment and all we can do is send hugs and support, we are all willing Riley to get better, I am thinking of you and Riley darling x

fluffybunny · « **Reply #375 on:** July 15, 2013, 11:13:58 AM »

Oh Helen, I have nothing constructive to say, but here are some more hugs, I just can't imagine how hard this must be for you

Sue P (Paddysmum) · « **Reply #374 on:** July 15, 2013, 11:01:02 AM »

That's little wonder Helen. This kind of thing is emotionally exhausting.

You're bound to be feeling very fragile, and I will admit that I've shed tears myself for what you're going through. It's so very unfair.

You and Lu and Riley are a very special threesome, and have a truly huge place in all of our hearts. This should not be happening, and the injustice of it makes me want to scream with frustration.

Dont give up hope. We know how much you long to see Riley, and with luck and the strong medical team who are looking after him, all the Gods be willing its not too long before you'll be able to go again and see our beautiful boy for gentle snoozling.

Gill (sneakiefeline) · « **Reply #373 on:** July 15, 2013, 10:58:50 AM »

Just so hard Helen and know what hell you are going through and not being able to visit is the pits.

In a way it would be good if they found something else that is making him poorly that can easily be treated as there must be a reason for his temperature.

Sending every positive and get well vibe I can and hope that the next update will be a positive one

Dawn F · « **Reply #372 on:** July 15, 2013, 10:57:15 AM »

even with human fits not all meds work for everyone, its a case of trying it for size, hopefully this new drug will be the one and your boy can come home

Tiggy's Mum · « **Reply #371 on:** July 15, 2013, 10:50:12 AM »

Thanks again for everyone's kind thoughts, it's very much appreciated

Have heard from the vets this morning, he has been anaethetised/sedated with a different drug this time and has remained seizure free whilst unconscious. They've had to replace his catheter as obviously due to his bladder surgery they can't be manipulating it to express him manually. Apparently his temperature is up so he's going to have various tests today (chest X-ray, scan of his belly and blood tests) to check that there isn't anything else going on. It could be that his fits will take time to get under control or it could be that they're not able to be controlled - it's just a case of wait and see

I asked about visiting him later today but the vet didn't think it would be a good idea at this stage as firstly he's sleeping and secondly they need to keep him as quiet and unstimulated as possible.

I feel absolutely crushed by all of this and go between feeling numb and balling my eyes out. I'm just wishing the hours away until the next update and hoping and praying that it will be a positive one.

lollycat · « **Reply #370 on:** July 15, 2013, 10:17:22 AM »

Sorry to hear that. It must be so hard for you right now but don't give up xxx

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