Topic: Riley poorly at vets - having seizures (Read 149886 times)

CuteCats · « **Reply #1049 on:** April 16, 2014, 17:21:30 PM »

Lovely photo! Fuss to both.

snarf · « **Reply #1048 on:** April 16, 2014, 13:53:52 PM »

such beautiful boys

hugs and furry head butts

emmmy_lou · « **Reply #1047 on:** April 16, 2014, 09:56:44 AM »

Glad he is doing ok

Lovely pic!

maryas · « **Reply #1046 on:** April 15, 2014, 16:26:07 PM »

Bless their little hearts, not as close as in the past but getting there

Beautiful as ever and nice to see them

Fingers and paws crossed for May.

Mary

Lyn (Slugsta) · « **Reply #1045 on:** April 15, 2014, 15:29:26 PM »

Awww, lovely photo. I hope that the medication is soon sorted so that everyone can get a bit of stability.

alisonandarchie · « **Reply #1044 on:** April 15, 2014, 14:57:53 PM »

What a lovely pic of the boys

Glad the latest meds are helping

Rosella moggy · « **Reply #1043 on:** April 15, 2014, 14:02:53 PM »

Delightful pic of the boys Helen

They are just scrumptious

Am wondering if Riley might feel a little vulnerable sometimes and just gives Lu a warning hiss to keep his distance?

Whatever the reason for hisses, it's lovely to see him near his bro

Gill (sneakiefeline) · « **Reply #1042 on:** April 15, 2014, 13:39:57 PM »

What a great picture

Why do they keep changing his meds?

I think and probably so do you, that acceptance of a new stage in their lives is good and all cats change as they get older, due to health issues, older age etc etc.

You will have all the pics of how they were but this may have happened any way.

mad_lilli · « **Reply #1041 on:** April 15, 2014, 12:05:04 PM »

Bless them. They look pretty contented. Maybe this is another step in the right direction. XXXXXXX

Sue P (Paddysmum) · « **Reply #1040 on:** April 15, 2014, 12:03:14 PM »

Aw Helen. But what a lovely photo of the boys together again.

Tiggy's Mum · « **Reply #1039 on:** April 15, 2014, 11:55:11 AM »

all

He's had a few really bad relapses in the last few months, mainly due to medication issues I think, but *touch wood*, and please don't let this jinx things, but he seems to be doing OK lately.

He's due his boosters in May so he'll be having repeat blood tests too and there's a few possible options for his medications, the danger with changing anything is that he tends to relapse in spectacular style with cluster seizures but will have to cross that bridge as and when

I took this lovely photo of him the other day, one of the side effects (not sure if it's from the medication or the damage to his brain) is that he doesn't snuggle up to Lu anymore, in fact he hisses at him now

It's strange as he can walk past him/be near him say 100 times in a day without hissing but then once or twice a day he hisses at him

Lu doesn't react and there's never any fighting but Riley used to be head over heels in love with Lu so it's sad to see the change.

Anyway, the other day he voluntary sat on the sofa next to him

Big Cat Lover · « **Reply #1038 on:** April 14, 2014, 14:42:03 PM »

Am sending my thoughts and hugs to you and your handsome boy Riley

Lucky sends lots of furry headbutts as well.

Sue P (Paddysmum) · « **Reply #1037 on:** April 14, 2014, 07:11:25 AM »

Adding my thoughts and cuddles too.....

alisonandarchie · « **Reply #1036 on:** April 10, 2014, 20:55:25 PM »

How is Riley getting on Helen

Sending both gorgeous boys a big cuddle

maryas · « **Reply #1035 on:** February 20, 2014, 18:40:58 PM »

I totally second what Sheila said

Love you Riley

Mary

Sue P (Paddysmum) · « **Reply #1034 on:** February 20, 2014, 07:57:28 AM »

That's perfectly natural Helen

No-one would ever think other than that you totally adore both of your boys.

We know the sadness you feel is for Riley, and the struggles he's faced.

Tiggy's Mum · « **Reply #1033 on:** February 20, 2014, 00:13:40 AM »

Oh I adore him either way Sheila - before he was my special boy and now he's my even special-er boy!

I know how lucky I am that he's still here and am grateful for every single day, but in the same breath I can't help feel sad at what has been taken away

sheilarose · « **Reply #1032 on:** February 19, 2014, 22:56:44 PM »

It's sad when our loved ones change. Growing to adore Riley as he is now will be a personal challenge with your memories playing tricks on you. I wish in so many ways You could turn back the clock, and of course I feel your sadness and regret, yet it was your commitment and dedication that has given Riley back his life, and albeit not exactly 100 percent back to normal, he still loves his mum, and will always be your special boy.

So please don't be sad, you still have your boy, he's just a little "checked out" these days.

Tiggy's Mum · « **Reply #1031 on:** February 19, 2014, 22:00:21 PM »

The current meds don't make him drowsy as such, I'd say it's more that they take the shine off him so he's not quite how he used to be. He still enjoys being stroked but doesn't sleep on the bed anymore or snuggle up next to me on the sofa, he still enjoys playing with catnip toys but his old action shots chasing after da bird are just a distant memory. I think if anyone met him for the first time now they wouldn't know he was 'ill', it's just that I know how he used to be

He's probably 85% back to normal and there's no concerns over his quality of life, it's me who feels sad at what I've lost - he hasn't got a clue!

CarolM (Wendolene) · « **Reply #1030 on:** February 19, 2014, 20:55:00 PM »

Oh Helen you are such a wonderful cat-mum.

Riley, bless him, couldn't be in a better home and I'm sure he knows it, even in his drowsy state. It must have been be so upsetting for you to have to put him back on the higher dosage that zonks him out but at least you now know for sure that the old Riley is still in there waiting to get out. I shall be keeping everything crossed for the new drug to control the seizures and let him be himself. I think you are wise to delay its start until he's been stable again for reasonable period.

Gill (sneakiefeline) · « **Reply #1029 on:** February 19, 2014, 19:23:17 PM »

Very sad that it didnt work but you know its definately a side effect

Sending loads of cuddles to Riley

Tiggy's Mum · « **Reply #1028 on:** February 19, 2014, 17:41:56 PM »

Quote from: Mymblesdaughter on February 17, 2014, 10:16:12 AM

Is he on a lower dose now or did he have to go back to the same amount he was on before? I presume the idea was to reduce his medication?

He's back on the same dose as before, the aim in trying to reduce the dose was to try and get a bit more of the old Riley back. Within 24 hours of reducing it he was purring ridiculously loudly and poking me in the face with his paw at the crack of dawn - something that used to be very annoying but I was over the moon to be woken like that again! There were other positive changes too but since the dose has been put back up they've slipped away again

In a few months I'm going to try a new medication altogether, it's another human drug so very little data exists about it's use in cats and it has similar side effects but you never know it might be better for him. I want to have a few months back on the current meds first though so I know it's a long term option if the newer meds don't suit him.

emmmy_lou · « **Reply #1027 on:** February 19, 2014, 09:49:49 AM »

Sending big hugs to you all

Hopefully they have got his meds right now. He still looks gorgeous!

Sue P (Paddysmum) · « **Reply #1026 on:** February 18, 2014, 15:06:19 PM »

He still knows how to snoozle a Wiggley Waggler, and he still manages to look extemely hansum with his shaved bits.

sheryl · « **Reply #1025 on:** February 18, 2014, 13:53:48 PM »

Oh Helen I am so sorry that you and Riley are having to cope with such a Roller Coaster of ups and downs
Sending love and hugs to you both and lots of positive vibes for Riley - big hugs of course for Lu as well xxx

Yvonne · « **Reply #1024 on:** February 18, 2014, 10:53:23 AM »

Hope Riley is ok or at least as ok as he can be

Take care of yourself Helen

Mymblesdaughter · « **Reply #1023 on:** February 17, 2014, 10:16:12 AM »

Is he on a lower dose now or did he have to go back to the same amount he was on before? I presume the idea was to reduce his medication?

Tigerlily (Allison) · « **Reply #1022 on:** February 17, 2014, 08:24:30 AM »

Handsome as ever

fluffybunny · « **Reply #1021 on:** February 16, 2014, 22:58:33 PM »

Bless him, I'm so sorry to hear he's had a relapse. Everything crossed that it all settles down very quickly x x

Rosella moggy · « **Reply #1020 on:** February 16, 2014, 22:21:22 PM »

Oh Helen. Thanks so much for that pic

He is such a handsome darling boy :

Just a dreamboat and looks very well

Hoping with all my heart that he is over the worst of it now

Gill (sneakiefeline) · « **Reply #1019 on:** February 16, 2014, 19:49:50 PM »

Hope that he remains clear for a while and his fur comes back soon

Lyn (Slugsta) · « **Reply #1018 on:** February 16, 2014, 19:34:40 PM »

He's such a handsome chap

It is so unfair that you are both having to go through this

Tiggy's Mum · « **Reply #1017 on:** February 16, 2014, 19:10:42 PM »

Thanks all

There's been four days since his last seizure and in the past he's managed a good long gap between them so hope he's over the worst now.

He doesn't really play like he used to but likes catnip toys rather than action toys so I bought him a new wiggly waggler - as you can see in the pic his fur still hasn't grown back as the steroids he was on stop the hair growth, he's slowly getting some fuzzy fur coming through though

CuteCats · « **Reply #1016 on:** February 16, 2014, 16:05:37 PM »

Sending good vibes and hugs for you all.

Tigerlily (Allison) · « **Reply #1015 on:** February 14, 2014, 08:33:34 AM »

Sorry to hear this news Helen

Sending lots of

and hoping things will get back on an even keel.

Susanne (urbantigers) · « **Reply #1014 on:** February 14, 2014, 08:10:19 AM »

I, too, was hoping that no news was good news. I'm so sorry that he's had a relapse and still having the seizures. I was really hoping that he was more settled now and continuing to improve and get back to the old Riley we all know and love. It must be so stressful for you all. How is Lu? He must be confused, poor lad. Lots of

for all 3 of you.

Lyn (Slugsta) · « **Reply #1013 on:** February 13, 2014, 20:02:23 PM »

Quote from: CarolM (Wendolene) on February 13, 2014, 15:50:52 PM

Helen you have been in my thoughts and I was hoping with all my heart that Riley was settled again after his relapse.

I can only imagine how heart breaking it is and you must be worn out with physical as well as the emotional stress of it all. Sue is right, its not just Riley who doesn't deserve this, its you too. Life can be so unfair.

Seconded. I'm so sorry to hear that your little chap is having such a hard time.

CarolM (Wendolene) · « **Reply #1012 on:** February 13, 2014, 15:50:52 PM »

Helen you have been in my thoughts and I was hoping with all my heart that Riley was settled again after his relapse.

I can only imagine how heart breaking it is and you must be worn out with physical as well as the emotional stress of it all. Sue is right, its not just Riley who doesn't deserve this, its you too.

Life can be so unfair.

Nicola (RockysMum) · « **Reply #1011 on:** February 13, 2014, 15:30:11 PM »

I'm so sorry to hear this, my heart goes out to you and Riley. Such a horrible situation for you

Sue P (Paddysmum) · « **Reply #1010 on:** February 13, 2014, 11:41:42 AM »

Helen, am really sorry to hear things have been very unsettled again. You're so right. He doesn't deserve this, and neither do you.

Sending lots of loving snoozles for our gorgeous little guy, and some extra ones for you and Lukey too.

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