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Re: Riley poorly at vets - having seizures
« Reply #49 on: July 07, 2013, 01:25:53 AM »
Sorry Helen - I just saw this and I was bothering you about binders dosage - sorry  :(

I really hope there is better news on Monday  :hug:


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Re: Riley poorly at vets - having seizures
« Reply #48 on: July 07, 2013, 00:57:40 AM »
Not great news from the vets today, he had about 5 mini seizures between 7am and 2pm and that's despite being on the anti-seizure meds so they have added another anti-seizure drug to his medications. They said he was eating well and was being quite vocal in between seizures but that doesn't sound like him as when he's at the vets he is normally very subdued.

They don't allow visits at the weekend but whatever happens with the MRI I will go and see him on Monday. I've kept myself busy today with family stuff and have been OK as long as I dont talk about it but as soon as I set off for home knowing he wasn't there I started balling my eyes out again  :'(

Thanks again for all your good wishes, it really is comforting knowing that others care about him too  :hug:

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Re: Riley poorly at vets - having seizures
« Reply #47 on: July 06, 2013, 21:22:56 PM »
Oh not Riley, no. Helen I'm sending so many vibes to you and Riley tonight.  :hug: :hug: :hug:

This was my Immediate thought too sending lots of hugs  :hug: :hug: :hug:
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Re: Riley poorly at vets - having seizures
« Reply #46 on: July 06, 2013, 17:01:03 PM »
lots of these  :wish: and loads of these  :care: coming from us too
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Re: Riley poorly at vets - having seizures
« Reply #45 on: July 06, 2013, 16:41:00 PM »
Hope Riley is home again very soon, topping up the get well soon vibes :hug: :hug: :hug:

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Re: Riley poorly at vets - having seizures
« Reply #44 on: July 06, 2013, 16:23:48 PM »
I hope they can get the seizures under control and find out the problem soon so he can be back home with you all
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Re: Riley poorly at vets - having seizures
« Reply #43 on: July 06, 2013, 13:54:26 PM »
aww no Helen, that must have been horrible to see  :(
Sending loads of speedy get well vibes Riley's way
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Re: Riley poorly at vets - having seizures
« Reply #42 on: July 06, 2013, 13:20:28 PM »
So pleased he is in good hands and sending loads more good vibes from me and the cats  :hug: :hug:

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Re: Riley poorly at vets - having seizures
« Reply #41 on: July 06, 2013, 11:45:38 AM »
The fact that he is a big, healthy cat puts the odds well in his favour.  :hug: :hug: :hug:
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Re: Riley poorly at vets - having seizures
« Reply #40 on: July 06, 2013, 10:31:24 AM »
oh goodness - just read this.  sending lots of get well vibes for Riley and lots of  :hug: for Helen and Lu.  Fingers crossed they can work out what happened and sort it.

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Re: Riley poorly at vets - having seizures
« Reply #39 on: July 06, 2013, 10:17:23 AM »
Topping up the vibes from our gang, Helen. I'll be away for the rest of the week-end but you and Riley will be in my thoughts, I promise.  :hug: :hug:

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Re: Riley poorly at vets - having seizures
« Reply #38 on: July 06, 2013, 10:01:11 AM »
Sounds like he's in a great place Helen and no doubt everyone will have fell in love with him like we have  :hug: :Luv2:

C'mon Riles we want you back in front of that camera making us all smile  :Luv2:

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Re: Riley poorly at vets - having seizures
« Reply #37 on: July 06, 2013, 09:47:39 AM »
So far so good  :hug: :hug:
Riley sounds like he is in the best of hands.
Topping up all the good wishes and hope Lu is ok without his brother x

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Re: Riley poorly at vets - having seizures
« Reply #36 on: July 06, 2013, 09:44:44 AM »
keeping everything crossed for good news today and Monday  :hug:
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Re: Riley poorly at vets - having seizures
« Reply #35 on: July 06, 2013, 09:41:42 AM »
Only just seen this, poor Riley.

We have fingers and paws crossed that the weekend passes quickly for you and that he's back to his usual self soon. Are you able to visit him?
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Re: Riley poorly at vets - having seizures
« Reply #34 on: July 06, 2013, 09:37:54 AM »
So no news is relatively good news then Helen  :hug:  My heart goes out to you.  The sun shining today will be meaningless for you.  Try and keep busy if you are able to concentrate on anything that is. 

I so hate it when any of ours are at the vets even for routine stuff.......... ya know, having typed that, when Bobby was hospitalised during the day for a few days at our vets last summer during his cat flu bout, it was the only time I felt able to semi relax.  So knowing Riley is in the best possible hands should hopefully provide you some comfort. 

I'll be thinking about you all every day until this has cleared up.  Never met our Riley lad, or the gorgeous Lu or indeed your good self but feel I know you all so well  :hug: :hug: :hug:

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Re: Riley poorly at vets - having seizures
« Reply #33 on: July 06, 2013, 09:27:59 AM »
Thank you so much for all the good wishes, they are very much appreciated  :hug:

They didn't ring overnight which is a good thing, when I saw the specialist yesterday he said that I would get an update Saturday afternoon and other than that they would only ring if there was any change in his condition. You can't ring in during the weekend as the phone line is for emergencies only but having seen the facilities and spoken to the vet I'm confident he's in good hands.

The vet suggested waiting until Monday for the MRI, priority over the weekend is to get his seizures under control. The anti-seizure medication will make him drowsy/sedated which is a good thing while he's hospitalised so that will help stop him feeling frightened as he will be a bit 'out of it'.

This has just come as so much of a shock as he really was the biggest, healthiest lump - no inkling of anything wrong beforehand  :( His appetite has been fine, he'd been alert, active and very affectionate still.




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Re: Riley poorly at vets - having seizures
« Reply #32 on: July 06, 2013, 09:24:01 AM »
Another one topping up the vibes and good wishes  :hug: :hug: :hug:

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Re: Riley poorly at vets - having seizures
« Reply #31 on: July 06, 2013, 09:19:33 AM »
Topping up the healing vibes for Riley and sending masses of these for you Helen. :hug: :hug: :hug:  I hope today brings some good news.

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Re: Riley poorly at vets - having seizures
« Reply #30 on: July 06, 2013, 09:01:13 AM »
All paws, fingers and toes crossed here Helen for dear Riley :hug:

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Re: Riley poorly at vets - having seizures
« Reply #29 on: July 06, 2013, 07:56:20 AM »
Oh God Helen  :( :( :(  Thank heavens Riley got to a specialist so quickly.  Presumably they will be able to rule out some things as his garden is cat proofed.

Sending the strongest of possible vibes for our darling boy  :care: :care: :care:

You won't have slept I know and can only assure you that Riley, Lu and of course our lovely friend Helen  :hug: will be in our thoughts whilst you are all going through this ordeal.

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Re: Riley poorly at vets - having seizures
« Reply #28 on: July 06, 2013, 07:29:52 AM »
Helen thinking of you and Riley and Lu :hug: :hug: :hug:
Sending more positive vibes.

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Re: Riley poorly at vets - having seizures
« Reply #27 on: July 06, 2013, 07:21:30 AM »
Poor Riley!  :( I hope you hear some good news soon Helen, hugs to you both  :hug:
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Re: Riley poorly at vets - having seizures
« Reply #26 on: July 06, 2013, 06:30:32 AM »
Helen my thoughts are with you and Riley. Sending lots of get well vibes  :hug:

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Re: Riley poorly at vets - having seizures
« Reply #25 on: July 06, 2013, 06:14:52 AM »
Helen, just wanted to give you a hug and say we're thinking about you and sending the strongest of positive vibes.   :hug:

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Re: Riley poorly at vets - having seizures
« Reply #24 on: July 05, 2013, 22:33:52 PM »
Good wishes are coming in from FB Helen and hope MRI is OK  :hug: :hug:

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Re: Riley poorly at vets - having seizures
« Reply #23 on: July 05, 2013, 22:29:59 PM »
Thinking of you all, and hope they can find out a cause and some treatment  :hug: :hug:
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Re: Riley poorly at vets - having seizures
« Reply #22 on: July 05, 2013, 21:53:58 PM »
Helen, thinking of you and Riley.xx

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Re: Riley poorly at vets - having seizures
« Reply #21 on: July 05, 2013, 21:49:54 PM »
Helen sending  :hug: for you and Master riley and also not forgetting Lu who must be so confused as well :hug:
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Re: Riley poorly at vets - having seizures
« Reply #20 on: July 05, 2013, 21:43:46 PM »
Got all fingers, toes and paws crossed for Riley here xxx wishing him a speedy recovery x

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Re: Riley poorly at vets - having seizures
« Reply #19 on: July 05, 2013, 21:34:26 PM »
Oh Helen  :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug:
Sending lots of positive vibes for Riley and gentle hugs for you and Lu. :hug: :hug:

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Re: Riley poorly at vets - having seizures
« Reply #18 on: July 05, 2013, 21:32:25 PM »
Sending strong vibes for Riley+ :hug:for you.

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Re: Riley poorly at vets - having seizures
« Reply #17 on: July 05, 2013, 21:31:34 PM »
Sorry to hear this Helen but I know that he will get the best treatment, you will have a better idea once the results of the MRI scan are known

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Re: Riley poorly at vets - having seizures
« Reply #16 on: July 05, 2013, 21:19:14 PM »
Ahhhh poor  Riley, hope they find out whats wrong and he is home soon  :(

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Re: Riley poorly at vets - having seizures
« Reply #15 on: July 05, 2013, 21:08:20 PM »
Oh Helen.  :hug: :hug: :hug:  Sending mega get well vibes for Riley and keep calm vibes for you. I hope they get to the bottom of this soon and its something that is easily treated. I will be thinking of you all.  :care:

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Re: Riley poorly at vets - having seizures
« Reply #14 on: July 05, 2013, 20:52:24 PM »
Thoughts and prayers are with you all and fingers and paws crossed Helen  :hug: :hug: :hug: :Luv2:

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Re: Riley poorly at vets - having seizures
« Reply #13 on: July 05, 2013, 20:43:01 PM »
Helen all my thoughts are with you and Riley :hug:

Thank goodness for your quick action :hug:

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Re: Riley poorly at vets - having seizures
« Reply #12 on: July 05, 2013, 20:33:03 PM »
Oh NOOOOOOO poor Riley.  Helen you and Riley and of course Lucas are in my thoughts and prayers.  :hug: :hug: :hug: 
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Re: Riley poorly at vets - having seizures
« Reply #11 on: July 05, 2013, 20:31:02 PM »
Helen I scarcely know what to say except please know that you and Riley and Luke are in our hearts and thoughts tonight.  Can't believe you're having to go through this.  My love to you all and praying this will resolve itself without any major repercussions.  Truly I am.   :hug:  :hug:

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Re: Riley poorly at vets - having seizures
« Reply #10 on: July 05, 2013, 20:28:20 PM »
Helen keeping everything crossed and lots of positive thoughts for Riley on their way :hug: :hug: :hug:

 


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