Author Topic: RIP Franta Napoleon 13 Aug 93 - 10 May 2011  (Read 427146 times)

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Re: Frantas change in behavior - seems to be seizure free again :)
« Reply #995 on: September 18, 2009, 21:53:05 PM »
Poor chap, he must be feeling bewildered, hope you are holding up ok Gill  :hug:

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Re: Frantas change in behavior - seems to be seizure free again :)
« Reply #994 on: September 18, 2009, 20:11:43 PM »
 :oh noo: :cuddle: I think I would be hysterical by now watching that happen - but then again I suppose you find strength from somewhere to be calm for them.

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Re: Frantas change in behavior - seems to be seizure free again :)
« Reply #993 on: September 18, 2009, 18:58:14 PM »
Gill so  sorry that Franta had more seizures :hug:
I just really hope those meds will start working very soon

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Re: Frantas change in behavior - seems to be seizure free again :)
« Reply #992 on: September 18, 2009, 18:49:57 PM »
Thanks Baz and there have been two more since then, the last at 1630 and I knew it was coming and so did he for about an hour before. He suddenly wanted food and was drinking and I could see his little head trembling.

Its so violent for 30 secs to minute and then howling, blind and eventually gobbling food and then he lies down on his tummy for a long time.

He had followed me downstairs about an hour or more earlier cos I needed to eat but getting down the stairs was a big effort for him and very careful, no rushing like normal. Same going back up.

The seizures are slightly closer together now and that happened last time and then there was a longer gap and then they stopped, so am hoping that will happen this time too. Whether that will be tomorrow I dont know but we are on day 3 or is it 4 grrrrrrrrrrr my head cant work it out.

Have been with him for all seizures and that short time totally exhausts me, so no wonder he is tired and of course he gets upset cos he cant see or see very little for a time and meows pityfully.

I have a feeling that he doesnt remember them after so is confused as to why he is feeling like he does and why he is too tired to move.

I have to go out later to supermarket cos reckon I have at least 6hrs before the next one but more likely 9 hrs....if we get to 11 then I will be very happy.

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Re: Frantas change in behavior - seems to be seizure free again :)
« Reply #991 on: September 18, 2009, 13:35:32 PM »
Was so hoping he wouldn't have another but I suppose that was quite a long gap since the previous one.  I do so hope,
- You otherwise both had some decent rest overnight
- You've managed to give his injection this am at the appointed time (10.30?)
- and you are being careful if you are back working on the green house roof

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Re: Frantas change in behavior - seems to be seizure free again :)
« Reply #990 on: September 18, 2009, 13:19:11 PM »
Hoping that the gap has been longer this time Gilly..... :hug: :hug: :hug:

His last known to me seizure was at 11.15pm last night....Poor Gilly is exhausted....just hope them abs start making them few and far between!  :wish: :cuddle: :ahh: :grouphug:

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Re: Frantas change in behavior - seems to be seizure free again :)
« Reply #989 on: September 18, 2009, 13:16:06 PM »
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Re: Frantas change in behavior - seems to be seizure free again :)
« Reply #988 on: September 18, 2009, 09:23:40 AM »
hope all is still going well

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Re: Frantas change in behavior - seems to be seizure free again :)
« Reply #987 on: September 18, 2009, 09:22:56 AM »
Excellent news, hope today brings even more good things  :hug:

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Re: Frantas change in behavior - seems to be seizure free again :)
« Reply #986 on: September 17, 2009, 22:41:28 PM »
That's is really good news, hope it lasts  :hug:
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Re: Frantas change in behavior - seems to be seizure free again :)
« Reply #985 on: September 17, 2009, 22:35:14 PM »
Great news ;D

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Re: Frantas change in behavior - seems to be seizure free again :)
« Reply #984 on: September 17, 2009, 21:56:18 PM »
Please God let it continue.  :hug: :hug: :Luv2:

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Re: Frantas change in behavior - seems to be seizure free again :)
« Reply #983 on: September 17, 2009, 21:52:05 PM »
 :thanks:

I tiptoed upstairs a few mins ago and he was fast asleep and thats so nice to see  ;D

Nearly 10 hrs now  :innocent:

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Re: Frantas change in behavior - seems to be seizure free again :)
« Reply #982 on: September 17, 2009, 21:47:38 PM »
Sending loads of hugs for the special Franta-man.


And then some more for his Mum. :hug: :hug: :hug:



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Re: Frantas change in behavior - seems to be seizure free again :)
« Reply #981 on: September 17, 2009, 21:26:46 PM »
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Re: Frantas change in behavior - seems to be seizure free again :)
« Reply #980 on: September 17, 2009, 21:08:15 PM »
 :crossed: for Franta

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Re: Frantas change in behavior - seems to be seizure free again :)
« Reply #979 on: September 17, 2009, 21:02:00 PM »
Thank you, you are very kind  :hug:

Franta is 9 hrs and counting, which makes me feel very good  ;D

It would be wonderful if the abs had kicked in already.

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Re: Frantas change in behavior - seems to be seizure free again :)
« Reply #978 on: September 17, 2009, 20:59:34 PM »
Im so sorry to hear Franta is having more siezures and hope his meds start working soon, it must be so distressing for both of you and my thoughts are with you  :hug:
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Re: Frantas change in behavior - seems to be seizure free again :)
« Reply #977 on: September 17, 2009, 19:51:31 PM »
Gill very sorry to hear that Franta had a rough night and do hope the meds will kick in very soon :hug:

Know how exhausted and worried you will be feeling :hug:

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Re: Frantas change in behavior - seems to be seizure free again :)
« Reply #976 on: September 17, 2009, 18:45:57 PM »
Poor Franta, he must feel peculiar.  Hoope the medicine works soon and that you feel better too :hug:

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Re: Frantas change in behavior - seems to be seizure free again :)
« Reply #975 on: September 17, 2009, 18:02:38 PM »
Sorry to hear Franta is poorly again, thinking of you and hoping he feels better soon  :hug:

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Re: Frantas change in behavior - seems to be seizure free again :)
« Reply #974 on: September 17, 2009, 17:50:31 PM »
Hope the seizures stop soon, must be very frightening to see a cat having a seizure.  :hug:

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Re: Frantas change in behavior - seems to be seizure free again :)
« Reply #973 on: September 17, 2009, 17:22:18 PM »
I'm so sorry Gill and hope the seizures pass asap. I imagine just wanting to be alone is his way of coping.  I don't know if you are a member but there is a yahoo support group for people with littlies who have seizures. It may give some little bit of support to you? I know how hard it is and how helpless you feel.  Franta knows how much you care and love him and increasingly I'm realising that that's about all you can do sometimes.
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Re: Frantas change in behavior - seems to be seizure free again :)
« Reply #972 on: September 17, 2009, 16:26:08 PM »
Thank you all  :hug:

Have just been up to check on him and he is not sleeping but just lying there but seems OK just very quiet. I so wish there was more I could do for him but he also does not want a lot of attention.

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Re: Frantas change in behavior - seems to be seizure free again :)
« Reply #971 on: September 17, 2009, 15:55:03 PM »
Sending positive vibes Franta's way  :hug: Easier said than done I know, but try and not let the stress get to you as I'm sure he'll pick upon that too  :hug:

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Re: Frantas change in behavior - seems to be seizure free again :)
« Reply #970 on: September 17, 2009, 15:37:22 PM »
Hoping Ol' Blue Eyes starts to pick up. :care:

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Re: Frantas change in behavior - seems to be seizure free again :)
« Reply #969 on: September 17, 2009, 15:30:40 PM »
Sorry to read this, Gill  :hug:  I hope the abs kick in and the seizures stop soon. 

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Re: Frantas change in behavior - seems to be seizure free again :)
« Reply #968 on: September 17, 2009, 14:59:10 PM »
Hope them abs start working on him soon Gilly and the fits ebb away....Poor, poor Franta and poor, poor you!  :hug: :hug: :hug:

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Re: Frantas change in behavior - seems to be seizure free again :)
« Reply #967 on: September 17, 2009, 14:54:41 PM »
Hope Franta's seizures stop again soon Gill, but in the meantime, thinking of you  :hug:

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Re: Frantas change in behavior - seems to be seizure free again :)
« Reply #966 on: September 17, 2009, 14:43:13 PM »
:care: Hope things settle down again soon, Gill.




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Re: Frantas change in behavior - seems to be seizure free again :)
« Reply #965 on: September 17, 2009, 14:00:45 PM »
Sending positive vibes Franta's way  :hug: Easier said than done I know, but try and not let the stress get to you as I'm sure he'll pick upon that too  :hug:

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Re: Frantas change in behavior - seems to be seizure free again :)
« Reply #964 on: September 17, 2009, 13:36:34 PM »
Thank you cc, it is and then between times he is just nearly the normal Franta and that makes it so very hard  :hug:

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Re: Frantas change in behavior - seems to be seizure free again :)
« Reply #963 on: September 17, 2009, 13:30:47 PM »
Gill this must be so upsetting to witness  :(

I hope Franta gets through this very soon  :hug:
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Re: Frantas change in behavior - seems to be seizure free again :)
« Reply #962 on: September 17, 2009, 13:07:00 PM »
Adraid Franta no better.

He had a seizure at 0300 and oner at 1200 and he is still lying very still and quiet getting over it.

I slept not too bad considering and we are sleeping with the bed light on for Franta so its not completely dark.

Poor boy gets exhausted after a seizure and aslo goes blind for while. He knocked over the water dish and one food bowl ended up on other side of room, water every where and he was soaked.

I am now exhausted again too and cant stop my hands shaking.

He had his injection around 1030 but knew what was coming and was lying on his back looking defiant. We had a big fight and he then wasnt talking to me, its so sad and am sure that is making him stressed, it certainly is stressing me.

Just been looking at his records and the seizures lasted for 4 days last time, I do hope not so long this time  and last time and now, very different to the first time. They come on quicker and dont think they are so violent but it maybe he cant fight them now as he was which makes them happen quicker and easier.

Have to go and get some cat food in about 20 mins, we go through nearly a box in a day! Best time to go out I have decided is after him having a seizure and wont be very long cos am going locally.

Just hope he improves soon

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Re: Frantas change in behavior - seems to be seizure free again :)
« Reply #961 on: September 17, 2009, 11:50:35 AM »
Gill, i hope Franta is feeling better today and you managed to get some rest.
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Re: Frantas change in behavior - seems to be seizure free again :)
« Reply #960 on: September 17, 2009, 08:56:45 AM »
Oh no, I didn't see this yesterday, poor Franta and poor you  :hug: :hug:

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« Reply #959 on: September 17, 2009, 07:29:05 AM »
Hope that Franta has had a good night  :hug:
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Re: Frantas change in behavior - seems to be seizure free again :)
« Reply #958 on: September 17, 2009, 07:16:04 AM »
Gill, just caught up with this this morning.  What sort of night have you had?   :hug: :hug:

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Re: Frantas change in behavior - seems to be seizure free again :)
« Reply #957 on: September 17, 2009, 00:20:40 AM »
Oh heck! This much be such an awful worry all round.....Thinking of you all and really hoping a peacefull night is had!  :wish: :hug: :hug:

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Re: Frantas change in behavior - seems to be seizure free again :)
« Reply #956 on: September 16, 2009, 23:42:36 PM »
Poor Franta and poor you .
Hope the abs work and he gets better really quickly .
Lots of healing vibes and  :hug: :hug: :hug:  to the handsome boy .

 


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