Topic: Think bellas just had an absence seizure (Read 36303 times)

alisonandarchie · « **Reply #82 on:** June 10, 2017, 23:52:56 PM »

GREAT NEWS AND WONDERFUL PICS

Sue P (Paddysmum) · « **Reply #81 on:** May 26, 2017, 11:51:30 AM »

Brilliant. And how nice to see.

Judecat (Paula) · « **Reply #80 on:** May 26, 2017, 10:01:59 AM »

Fantastic photo, glad that Bella is picking up.

Judecat (Paula) · « **Reply #79 on:** May 26, 2017, 10:01:35 AM »

Fantastic photo, glad that Bella is picking up.

girlinleeds · « **Reply #78 on:** May 26, 2017, 07:51:46 AM »

I am boss Bella hear me roar (she was sleeping in dd lunch bag). This last couple of days when she thinks we're not looking I've seen her playing with toys, something she hasn't done in ages

Judecat (Paula) · « **Reply #77 on:** May 19, 2017, 23:24:30 PM »

Brilliant news on the insurance, and such a pretty girl.

Desley (booktigger) · « **Reply #76 on:** May 19, 2017, 20:13:13 PM »

Great news all round

Sue P (Paddysmum) · « **Reply #75 on:** May 19, 2017, 15:01:30 PM »

Oh, that's just the very best news!!

You must be so pleased.

girlinleeds · « **Reply #74 on:** May 19, 2017, 14:30:37 PM »

Just this minute found out that that the insurance company have paid our claim, means she can have all future scans without me stressing about payment. I knew they should pay but as it's such a lot of money I was a bit concerned they'd find a reason not to.

Dawn F · « **Reply #73 on:** May 19, 2017, 14:29:55 PM »

sounds like she is really doing well!

girlinleeds · « **Reply #72 on:** May 19, 2017, 14:23:42 PM »

Since starting on her atenalol so far she's not had any more episodes and just seems happier and livelier in herself. She's back to demanding attention and complains on a night if a cushion isn't in her spot on the back of the sofa. Her heart rate seems to have settled around 120-135 a minute which is low for a cat but within what they wanted. Really hoping that when they scan her in a few months it also shows some benefit as from our point of view it seems to be helping.

Dawn F · « **Reply #71 on:** May 12, 2017, 13:10:14 PM »

what a sweetie

girlinleeds · « **Reply #70 on:** May 12, 2017, 13:02:39 PM »

Just got a new phone so trying out the camera and Bella is just sat there, she's now on a quarter of a tablet twice a day and her heart rate has dropped a bit, but still above 100. even dh has said she's more lively after he had to remove her from the top of the fish tank, it's a solid top but she hasn't jumped up there in ages

Sue P (Paddysmum) · « **Reply #69 on:** May 11, 2017, 07:16:02 AM »

Desley (booktigger) · « **Reply #68 on:** May 10, 2017, 20:08:26 PM »

Bless her!

girlinleeds · « **Reply #67 on:** May 10, 2017, 19:41:28 PM »

I think the other cats are in shock, sleepy laid back Bella is gone and boss Bella is back. Think she will have Harris firmly in his place soon, on one hand him knowing he can't push her around has to be a good thing but on the other trying to stop her bossing him around is hard don't want her getting to over excited

Sue P (Paddysmum) · « **Reply #66 on:** May 08, 2017, 07:04:32 AM »

Paddy used to do that when he was on Felimazole for his Hyper-T. We'd think we'd managed to get it down him, then we'd find a tiny half dissolved tablet discarded behind the sofa or on a slipper.

Such good news that she's acting much more chipper.

girlinleeds · « **Reply #65 on:** May 07, 2017, 21:31:31 PM »

Husband said its easy to get her to take her tablet, just put it in her food, Bella ate all the food and then spat her tablet out

Had to squish it into a dreamie (okay took 2 attempts as she found it in the first one ) daughter already in bed so she couldn't get her to take it

Bella's heart rate seems to be settling between 130-140 and vet said above 90-100 so later this week she'll start a morning tablet as well, she's also a bit more playful and alert and don't know if that's coincidence or maybe she's feeling better

Dawn F · « **Reply #64 on:** May 05, 2017, 08:16:11 AM »

they really do have a special bond, its lovely

girlinleeds · « **Reply #63 on:** May 04, 2017, 21:42:49 PM »

Cheeky monkey spat her tablet out tonight, so daughter goes i can get her to eat it, she took some roast chicken of her plate put the tablet (its only a quarter so a tiny amount) in the chicken and fed it to bella. Why do i have the feeling that, that was bella's plan to get some chicken all along, could see her gloating at jess and harris as she'd had chicken and they hadn't
what you dont do when you have an evening to yourself is spend it googling bellas condition as its scary reading, but shes a strong lady and loves my little girl far too much to go anywhere just yet (or thats what im going to keep telling myself anyway)

Sue P (Paddysmum) · « **Reply #62 on:** May 04, 2017, 07:06:46 AM »

Making a chart is such a good idea. Really helps to monitor everything.

Gill (sneakiefeline) · « **Reply #61 on:** May 03, 2017, 22:28:53 PM »

BEAUTIFUL CAT AND GREAT IDEA TO HAVE EVERYONE INVOVED AND SENDING LOADS OIF GOOD WISHES

Judecat (Paula) · « **Reply #60 on:** May 03, 2017, 22:14:24 PM »

That sounds like a really good idea, especially as your Daughter can feel involved too. Bless.

girlinleeds · « **Reply #59 on:** May 03, 2017, 19:43:36 PM »

She's been really good and had her first dose of medication, with the bribe of a dreamie, she let me do her heart rate. Have made a chart so we can keep track of when we're giving her her medication and her heart rate so it's easier to show the vet/specialist and so daughter can be involved as she'll like filling in the chart

Rosella moggy · « **Reply #58 on:** May 02, 2017, 22:14:53 PM »

What a pretty girl she is

Sue P (Paddysmum) · « **Reply #57 on:** May 02, 2017, 17:57:38 PM »

Indeed - Bellissimo Bella.

Judecat (Paula) · « **Reply #56 on:** May 02, 2017, 17:28:15 PM »

Ah! bella Bella

girlinleeds · « **Reply #55 on:** May 02, 2017, 17:17:27 PM »

The lady herself

girlinleeds · « **Reply #54 on:** May 02, 2017, 16:53:18 PM »

We've been keeping a watch on her breathing every now and again since she was diagnosed with the murmur. The vet has actually asked me to try to check her heart rate as we'll adjust her medication level depending on it. She'll quite happily let me have a listen with a stethoscope, but even if she's asleep she starts purring the second I touch her. Did manage to hear her arrhythmia and it is quite shocking how much her heart rate changes, hopefully the medication will help with that

Dawn F · « **Reply #53 on:** May 02, 2017, 12:40:47 PM »

your daughter and bella have such a lovely bond, its am great tribute to her to know that the vet says she has had a hand in keeping bella going - I've no advice to offer but just wanted you to know I have been thinking of you all, I know that bella is a very important member of your family and couldn't be in better hands

Rosella moggy · « **Reply #52 on:** May 02, 2017, 11:59:28 AM »

You were also very much on my mind over the weekend and am sorry it isn't better news

The vet may have suggested you monitor Bella's breathing? If not I suggest you ask if this might be a good idea? I used to video Boris breathing every so often for a full minute and then count the breaths whilst watching the video. The number of breaths can be an early indication of fluid which can be helped with diuretics.

As your vet said, it's fabulous that Bella lives indoors which will very much lessen any stress

Desley (booktigger) · « **Reply #51 on:** May 01, 2017, 17:46:23 PM »

Aww, sorry to hear it isn't better news. Hopefully the meds will help. Its quite normal for cats to be funny about cleaning shaved patches, it must feel funny to them

Judecat (Paula) · « **Reply #50 on:** May 01, 2017, 15:43:26 PM »

I am glad that you got a diagnosis, even if it isn't great, you know what you are dealing with.

Hopefully the drug helps and her scan is better in three months.

Sue P (Paddysmum) · « **Reply #49 on:** May 01, 2017, 15:17:19 PM »

Having a diagnosis must be something of a relief. Really glad Bella' s not taking things lying down.

girlinleeds · « **Reply #48 on:** May 01, 2017, 14:06:34 PM »

Meant to add, the sedation really seemed to take it out of Bella, only today she's started acting herself, she's completely disgusted with her shaved chest and belly and keeps going to clean it and then stopping

girlinleeds · « **Reply #47 on:** May 01, 2017, 14:00:06 PM »

Thanks ladies, she has sub aortic stenosis, which is really rare in cats. At least we know what it is unfortunately as its so rare in cats there's no proven treatment but in dogs they use beta blockers. We're going to start her on atenalol and then scan again in 3 months. Because it's so rare no one knows how long she'll be with us as she's at risk of sudden death and also going into heart failure, but there's no sign of that yet. My vet was very honest and said he doesn't know much about her condition but can always contact the specialist if he needs advice.
Looking online, studies done on dogs, surgery doesn't provide a better outcome and lifespan is on average 15 months after diagnosis. The vet did say if she hadn't picked our daughter at the rescue and become a house cat she probably wouldn't have lived this long so just to try and keep her stress free and see what her next scan says.

Sue P (Paddysmum) · « **Reply #46 on:** May 01, 2017, 13:47:48 PM »

Quote from: Dawn F on May 01, 2017, 13:17:53 PM

hope you got on ok, have been thinking about you

Me too x

Dawn F · « **Reply #45 on:** May 01, 2017, 13:17:53 PM »

hope you got on ok, have been thinking about you

Rosella moggy · « **Reply #44 on:** April 28, 2017, 13:22:16 PM »

Judging from our beautiful Boris' experience, vet will want to show you what the scans showed up. I found it so much easier to understand what he was talking about whilst looking at xrays. It's so good that they were able to carry out tests without too much sedation due to heart issue. Good idea that hubby going too as two heads always better than one.

Might be a good idea to bring a pen and paper to take down a few notes. You might also want to ask vet if there is a recommended website for you to refer to when your head has stopped spinning so that you can better understand stuff so you can make better decisions.

If they are carrying out blood pressure tests it's better to take readings over a good number of hours. Also best not to do too many tests one after the other to avoid too much stress. Very much a softly slowly approach when heart issues involved

Sue P (Paddysmum) · « **Reply #43 on:** April 28, 2017, 13:18:53 PM »

Worrying isn't going to alter anything in the meantime, so just try to prepare yourself against worse case scenario.

Take a notebook and pen with you, so you can write things down, and ask questions about things if you need to, because if there are options, you may want to arm yourself with additional information.

Sending a hug in the meantime.

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