Author Topic: RIP Franta Napoleon 13 Aug 93 - 10 May 2011  (Read 457110 times)

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Re: Frantas change in behavior - more seizures
« Reply #1475 on: November 29, 2010, 13:54:42 PM »
Oh Gill sending you lots of  :hug: :hug: you must be so stressed, hope you can get through to the vets to discuss, have posted re top ups on your other thread  :hug:

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Re: Frantas change in behavior - more seizures
« Reply #1474 on: November 29, 2010, 13:05:46 PM »
All other vetsw have given 0.9 but I cant increase cos all syringes are prefilled for me, there was a reason he reduced it but cant remember....sigh

Cant ring cos just found out phone is down and dont know how to top my mobile up,,,,,,,,,,,its old!

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Re: Frantas change in behavior - more seizures
« Reply #1473 on: November 29, 2010, 12:59:44 PM »
The new vet changed the amount of his meds from 0.9 to 0.7 and am wondering if that has caused this and that 0.7 is not enough to keep him going from one jab to another......I guess I need to ring and try to speak with him but suspect he wont be there if he was in duty all weekend.

Even if he isn't there, one of the other vets should be able to discuss the dosage with you  :hug:  If it's the same drug as he's had before, I'd be tempted to just increase the amount if that's what he's had before, but probably best to discuss it with the vet first.

Keeping everything crossed there are no more seizure.

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Re: Frantas change in behavior - more seizures
« Reply #1472 on: November 29, 2010, 12:47:56 PM »
Thank you all and sadly he has gone backwards.

I was feeling quite chilled once past 24 hrs without a seizure and slept quite well as did Franta, Misa and Ducha who were all on my bed but around 1120 he had another seizure, 34 hrs after the last! This has never happened before and it was just before he was going to have a jab.

The new vet changed the amount of his meds from 0.9 to 0.7 and am wondering if that has caused this and that 0.7 is not enough to keep him going from one jab to another......I guess I need to ring and try to speak with him but suspect he wont be there if he was in duty all weekend.

Franta is quite shakey as I am again, cos thought we had broken the back after the first terrible day and am worried that we may have another terrible day  :(

Its amazing how one can go from feeling a bit better to feeling terrible again.

Late last night Franta was feeling well enough to come down stairs and snooze on the sofa and would not come back upstairs, so left him to do his own thing and eventually he came up and got on the bed and ciuddled by my head................all after I had gone to sleep.

I thought everything was progessing well............sigh

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Re: Frantas change in behavior - more seizures
« Reply #1471 on: November 29, 2010, 11:21:48 AM »
Topping up the vibes and  :hug: :hug: for Franta and you Gill, I hope that he is continuing to progress and that you managed some sleep last night  :hug:

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Re: Frantas change in behavior - more seizures
« Reply #1470 on: November 29, 2010, 10:55:48 AM »
Definitely topping up with more hugs. :hug: 24 hours, that's great!




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Re: Frantas change in behavior - more seizures
« Reply #1469 on: November 29, 2010, 10:01:13 AM »
Gill hope you can all get some more rest today and that Franta continues to stay seizure free - we are all curled up on the couch here with our slanket and the heating on

Don't worry about the others they will sense that you and Franta are tired and apprehensive so long as they fed and have clean litter trays they will forgive you :hug:
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Re: Frantas change in behavior - more seizures
« Reply #1468 on: November 29, 2010, 08:39:29 AM »


Hey Faberlush Frantaman, me and The Padster are sending you extra special snoozles today and hope you're starting to feel a lot better.   :cat rub:

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Re: Frantas change in behavior - more seizures
« Reply #1467 on: November 28, 2010, 23:20:22 PM »
Wishing you and the whole gang of 4 a peaceful night Gill with a speshul  :hug: for the main man

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Re: Frantas change in behavior - more seizures
« Reply #1466 on: November 28, 2010, 23:13:33 PM »
So pleased for you and Franta Gill hopefully you may be able to get a good nights sleep tonight and feel more rested tomorrow.  Love the way he made it awkward for you to give him his jab at least it shows he still has his spirit and mischievous side.
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Re: Frantas change in behavior - more seizures
« Reply #1465 on: November 28, 2010, 23:05:03 PM »
No seizures for over 24 hrs which iis great but he is definately not himself, just lies on the floor in one place and I even have to take his food too him.

He is very hungry and I think exhausted from yesterday. I hope he will be a little brighter tomorrow.

One of probs is that I too am exhausted and the other cats are not getting enough attention and Misa especially gets upset.

Its soooooooooo very cold that neither Misa or Sasa want to go out and I am sitting under a duvet but keep falling asleep.

I hope tomorrow is better for all of us and warmer.

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Re: Frantas change in behavior - more seizures
« Reply #1464 on: November 28, 2010, 20:17:56 PM »
He plays me up big time and rolled over onto his back so I couldnt get to the back of his neck  :evillaugh:
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And would you just lay there and let someone jab you  :evillaugh: :rofl: :hug:

Looking good for you both.  :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug:

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Re: Frantas change in behavior - more seizures
« Reply #1463 on: November 28, 2010, 18:30:24 PM »
Big hugs to you and Franta. Hope the meds starting to kick in.

I feel your stress. Its such a hard and emotional thing to deal with.

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Re: Frantas change in behavior - more seizures
« Reply #1462 on: November 28, 2010, 16:12:35 PM »
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Re: Frantas change in behavior - more seizures
« Reply #1461 on: November 28, 2010, 16:10:41 PM »


Echoing what everyone else has said Gill, but having a quiet snicker at the fact he could still play you up when it came to jab time.  :evillaugh:  Gotter love the little man for his pugnacious attitude.  :hug: :hug:

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Re: Frantas change in behavior - more seizures
« Reply #1460 on: November 28, 2010, 15:19:53 PM »
Thank you every one  ;D

He is a bit restless at moment, could be the jab kicking in, hope so.

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Re: Frantas change in behavior - more seizures
« Reply #1459 on: November 28, 2010, 15:11:21 PM »
So pleased he hasn''t had any more seizure - hope that yesterdays was the last he ever has now . :hug:
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Re: Frantas change in behavior - more seizures
« Reply #1458 on: November 28, 2010, 15:05:25 PM »
Well done Franta.
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Re: Frantas change in behavior - more seizures
« Reply #1457 on: November 28, 2010, 14:53:51 PM »
well done, Franta

looks as if this latest episode has actually moved you forward in dealing with this, Gill, rather than it being a backward step :hug:

My thoughts exactly!  ;D If there is a next time, you may be able to nip it in the bud (but let's :wish: this is the beginning of a happy ending).

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Re: Frantas change in behavior - more seizures
« Reply #1456 on: November 28, 2010, 14:35:04 PM »
Sending lots of these for you and Franta  :hug:  :hug:  :hug:  :hug:

I have everything crossed for him to continue seizure-ree.  As you know I great faith in Marbocyl after it brought Korky back from the brink.

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Re: Frantas change in behavior - more seizures
« Reply #1455 on: November 28, 2010, 13:40:28 PM »
I wish it felt like that trigger........sigh

It just becomes one panic stressed out person at this end, tortured with watching the seizures and dreading doing the jabs.

He plays me up big time and rolled over onto his back so I couldnt get to the back of his neck  :evillaugh:

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Re: Frantas change in behavior - more seizures
« Reply #1454 on: November 28, 2010, 13:27:02 PM »
well done, Franta

looks as if this latest episode has actually moved you forward in dealing with this, Gill, rather than it being a backward step :hug:
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Re: Frantas change in behavior - more seizures
« Reply #1453 on: November 28, 2010, 13:18:32 PM »
Excellent news. :hug: :hug:




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Re: Frantas change in behavior - more seizures
« Reply #1452 on: November 28, 2010, 13:14:52 PM »
Thinking of you and Franta. Sending positive vibes

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Re: Frantas change in behavior - more seizures
« Reply #1451 on: November 28, 2010, 13:08:48 PM »
 :) Glad to hear that Franta is seeming better today  :hug: :hug:
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Re: Frantas change in behavior - more seizures
« Reply #1450 on: November 28, 2010, 12:56:52 PM »
Gill I am so pleased :hug:

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Re: Frantas change in behavior - more seizures
« Reply #1449 on: November 28, 2010, 12:42:44 PM »
Hi all thank you for your thoughts and looks like they have helped  ;D along with the marbocyl  :innocent:

Franta has had a good night, ate around 0700..........ate loads!............and I was woken up about 1130 with a meow for more food  ;D

So I got some sleep but still feel wiped out and like I could sleep for millions of years!

He has had his jab cos his little tummy clock was just right timing for that and I was so tired around 0300 that didnt even think to put on alarm.

Going on yesterday his next seizure was due between 0300 and 0400 but it never came  ;D ;D

So he is now 15 hours without a seizure which is just so wonderful  ;D ;D

I just hope he keeps on improving and he is calmer and more relaxed than yesterday and that means I am too.

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Re: Frantas change in behavior - more seizures
« Reply #1448 on: November 28, 2010, 12:12:23 PM »
So sorry that Franta is poorly again - I hope he had a better night , and that he and you are well rested. :hug: :hug: :hug:



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Re: Frantas change in behavior - more seizures
« Reply #1447 on: November 28, 2010, 12:04:31 PM »
hope no news means you are all having a lie in

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Re: Frantas change in behavior - more seizures
« Reply #1446 on: November 28, 2010, 11:51:15 AM »
Hope you have had a good night Gill.
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Re: Frantas change in behavior - more seizures
« Reply #1445 on: November 28, 2010, 11:09:35 AM »


Morning Gill.  How's the little feller this morning?  Sending gentle but huuuuuge hugs for you both   :hug: :hug: :hug:

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Re: Frantas change in behavior - more seizures
« Reply #1444 on: November 28, 2010, 06:50:24 AM »


Morning Gill.  How's the little feller this morning?  Sending gentle but huuuuuge hugs for you both   :hug: :hug: :hug:

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Re: Frantas change in behavior - more seizures
« Reply #1443 on: November 28, 2010, 02:16:14 AM »
Hope his meds start helping him soon Gill, give Franta a big snuggle uggle cuddle from me and try to get some rest which I know is hard when you are so worried.  Thinking of you both and you need to take care of yourself, even if it means catching a couple of hours when he is dozing if you can.  :hug: :hug: :hug:
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Re: Frantas change in behavior - more seizures
« Reply #1442 on: November 28, 2010, 00:16:32 AM »
You will both be in my thoughts overnight Gill and very much hope you both can fit in some healing sleep  :hug:

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Re: Frantas change in behavior - more seizures
« Reply #1441 on: November 28, 2010, 00:13:27 AM »
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Re: Frantas change in behavior - more seizures
« Reply #1440 on: November 28, 2010, 00:01:16 AM »
We all want the happy go lucky Franta Napoleon back too Gill.

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Re: Frantas change in behavior - more seizures
« Reply #1439 on: November 27, 2010, 23:53:39 PM »
I wish I knew what to say, Gill. :care: Hope Franta improves soon.




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Re: Frantas change in behavior - more seizures
« Reply #1438 on: November 27, 2010, 23:47:26 PM »
Gill thinking about you both :hug: Hope you can get some sleep.

Hope the seizures start to settle very very soon :hug:

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Re: Frantas change in behavior - more seizures
« Reply #1437 on: November 27, 2010, 23:31:44 PM »
Frantas had his 4th seizure today and they are coming every 6-7 hours . This is as bad as the very first time back in Feb 2009 and they were further apart then but went on for about 4-5 days.

so tired and so worried.

Next one due in about 0300 if he stays on schedule...........not much sleep for me I think.

I just feel so sorry for him and want my Franta back.

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Re: Frantas change in behavior - more seizures
« Reply #1436 on: November 27, 2010, 20:52:29 PM »
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