Topic: Riley poorly at vets - having seizures (Read 149937 times)

CarolM (Wendolene) · « **Reply #249 on:** July 11, 2013, 22:21:35 PM »

Goodness me, what a day.

Let's hope that's the end of Riley's dramas and he can get on with the recovery process now. You must be absolutely shattered Helen so I hope Lu looks after you tonight. It goes without saying that the positive vibes have gone into overdrive.

Zenith (Liz) · « **Reply #248 on:** July 11, 2013, 22:20:31 PM »

Again sending more love to you all

Sam (Fussy_Furball) · « **Reply #247 on:** July 11, 2013, 21:52:20 PM »

OMG Helen ... so many ups and downs today

So pleased that everything seems to have ended the day on a positive note and I'm so happy you were able to spend some time with him.

We are all thinking of you and poor Riley and I'm sure Lu is helping you get through all this.

Did the vet give any indication when he is likely to be allowed home?

Will continue with the prayers and good wishes

soon Riley xxx

Rosella moggy · « **Reply #246 on:** July 11, 2013, 21:07:24 PM »

Oh good grief Helen. What an awful roller coaster. You must be completely shattered

Am so glad that the op went well and will be dreaming of your boy tonight sending every possible good vibe to our brave little soldier

Gill (sneakiefeline) · « **Reply #245 on:** July 11, 2013, 20:27:33 PM »

Thats really good news and sending lots of vibes and hope tomorrow will bring more good news

Tiggy's Mum · « **Reply #244 on:** July 11, 2013, 20:23:00 PM »

Have heard from the vets, the op went to plan and he is out of surgery. The tear has been repaired so now it's just a case of seeing how he does overnight, his bladder is producing urine which is a good thing (although he will remain catheterised) and the vet said he was hopeful that the kidney parameters will return to normal over the next day or so. Just got to keep everything crossed for him that the seizure meds continue to work and that there are no more complications.

Susanne (urbantigers) · « **Reply #243 on:** July 11, 2013, 20:11:46 PM »

I'm so glad you were able to see him today, Helen. That will have done both of you the world of good.

I hope the surgery goes well and he is soon on the mend. Things do sound promising - I hope they can work out what's going on with his kidneys. Hopefully it's only temporary.

Sending loads of get well vibes for Riley, lots of

for you and some chin rubs for Lu Lu who must be missing his buddy.

Sootyca · « **Reply #242 on:** July 11, 2013, 20:09:59 PM »

Poor Riley is really going through it at the moment

Everything crossed here for a smooth surgery.

souffle · « **Reply #241 on:** July 11, 2013, 20:05:11 PM »

Sending much love to your boy and hoping all goes well.

to you to. It is something many of us have gone through and the pain of wishing you could make it all right for them is terrible. xx Come on lovely boy and keep fighting xx

Gill (sneakiefeline) · « **Reply #240 on:** July 11, 2013, 19:41:57 PM »

Sending loads and loads of good vibes for Riley

They had to open up Napoleons bladder to get the crystals out that were blocking him and at age 17 it went very well.

I am so pleased you were able to see him and am sure something registered with him that you were there

Liz · « **Reply #239 on:** July 11, 2013, 19:31:22 PM »

Helen sending all the positive vibes we can muster and have been though the bladder thing with Chunckchop my Calici boy and he is now fine but had 3 generals over 4 days so know how you are feeling

LouiseJ · « **Reply #238 on:** July 11, 2013, 19:28:21 PM »

Helen all our love and best wishes

sheilarose · « **Reply #237 on:** July 11, 2013, 19:16:07 PM »

Oh Helen, am sending all our love out for your boy.

jezebel · « **Reply #236 on:** July 11, 2013, 19:14:48 PM »

Aw, poor lad.

We're all here for him and you. Sending lots of positive vibes for you both.

Janeyk · « **Reply #235 on:** July 11, 2013, 19:13:27 PM »

aww poor lad, are they going to let you know how things go tonight?

Tiggy's Mum · « **Reply #234 on:** July 11, 2013, 19:07:10 PM »

They just went to catheterise him and the tear is larger than they'd hoped so he has gone into emergency surgery

alisonandarchie · « **Reply #233 on:** July 11, 2013, 18:49:38 PM »

So glad you were able to see your lovely lad and it would have mean't so much to him

Sending more get well soon vibes to Riley and hugs to you Helen

Janeyk · « **Reply #232 on:** July 11, 2013, 18:40:39 PM »

Glad you managed to see him Helen and that things are still sounding positive. I will of course keep sending those get well wishes over

xx

Tiggy's Mum · « **Reply #231 on:** July 11, 2013, 18:17:51 PM »

Another update, slightly more positive this time...

He has had an ultrasound and the kidneys look fine, they did find some fluid in his belly which they believe is due to a small leak in his bladder. While he was unconscious he had to be expressed and at one stage had a needle inserted to drain the bladder. The vet said that it may well be a small hole which will seal itself if the bladder is kept completely empty so they are going to sedate him and then catheterise him for the next 24-48 hours to make sure there is no urine collecting. Even if the hole doesn't seal itself it's something that could be fixed by a surgical procedure which usually has a high success rate. So, the elevated kidney results are hopefully easily fixable.

He still needs every possible good vibe sent his way so please keep him in your thoughts and prayers

pappilon · « **Reply #230 on:** July 11, 2013, 17:47:36 PM »

Helen i am so glad you got to seet Riley

Sending more positive vibes for Riley and

for you and Lu.

Lyn (Slugsta) · « **Reply #229 on:** July 11, 2013, 16:46:49 PM »

I'm so glad that you were able to visit your boy, I'm sure it would have done him good to know that you were there. The vibes are still set to 'mega' strength here ~~~

Tigerlily (Allison) · « **Reply #228 on:** July 11, 2013, 15:33:43 PM »

So glad you got to see him Helen. I'm sure your visit did him good

Dawn F · « **Reply #227 on:** July 11, 2013, 15:23:24 PM »

I'm sorry the news wasnt' what you wanted but glad that you saw him, hope the scan brings more information

LouiseJ · « **Reply #226 on:** July 11, 2013, 15:16:17 PM »

Oh what bittersweet news.
My heart is going out to you all along with more vibes for Riley

I do hope they can get to the bottom of this and get him well and back to you.

Tiggy's Mum · « **Reply #225 on:** July 11, 2013, 15:09:50 PM »

Well I saw him and am very glad I did but the news isn't brilliant I'm afraid. He has remained seizure free which is obviously good but, even though he is on an IV drip, his kidney levels have got worse since yesterday which is a big concern. He's going to have an ultrasound later today to see if they can identify what might be causing it. The vet said that the drugs he is on, whilst not officially cat drugs, are not known to cause any kidney issues in cats but if the ultrasound draws a blank he will probably reduce the anti-seizure meds to see if they are contributing to the kidney issues.

I stayed with him for about an hour and a half, just stroking him and talking gently to him - he was very 'out of it' and didn't do much other than lay there but as my friend put it 'inside it will have done him the world of good to see you, he just didn't have the strength to show it'. Will be going again tomorrow which is something to look forward to.

Rosella moggy · « **Reply #224 on:** July 11, 2013, 14:24:05 PM »

Also hoping for a happy update at some point today Helen and that all is well

Janeyk · « **Reply #223 on:** July 11, 2013, 13:47:05 PM »

Yep me too

Gill (sneakiefeline) · « **Reply #222 on:** July 11, 2013, 13:16:48 PM »

Just checking for up dates and hope you have rushed off in excitement to see Riley and he is doing very good

Sam (Fussy_Furball) · « **Reply #221 on:** July 11, 2013, 12:41:03 PM »

Fingers crossed that you are currently visiting your baby ... will check back later for updates

Sue P (Paddysmum) · « **Reply #220 on:** July 11, 2013, 09:54:31 AM »

Got everything crossed here Helen for your next update.

Sounds like very sensible plans that you're making.

Tiggy's Mum · « **Reply #219 on:** July 11, 2013, 09:51:41 AM »

Quote from: Sam (Fussy_Furball) on July 10, 2013, 19:44:48 PM

Helen, not sure who suggested it but have you thought about taking a "smelly" t-shirt in with you when you visit him. (Not suggesting you are smelly of course but you know what I mean ) . This will help him to relax again when you leave if he can't come home straight away

Yep, good idea think it was Lau who mentioned it - I did take his fleece blanket to the regular vets when he was admitted and when I gave it to them they said there was the risk I might not get it back which I said fine to. I went back less than two hours later to take him to the specialists and they said they couldn't find it! I asked the nurse to look for it as I wanted him to have something that smelt of home, it was then that it hit me how serious a condition he was in as she said that the vet wanted me to go straight away, there was no time to wait for his blanket.

The specialists' website does say not to bring bedding/toys in order to minimise the risk of cross infection but I changed my bed last night and left one of my pillowcases unwashed so hopefully they will allow me to leave that for him.

Quote from: Rosella moggy on July 10, 2013, 19:57:13 PM

Hope you are well stocked up with Feliway as there may be a few hiccups with the lovely Lu when Riley comes home as Riley will smell funny .......... I think this may have happened before? Just thought I'd mention it

I have lots of Feliway left from my bulk buys so will have a plug in upstairs and down. Last time Riley was in the vets for a day Lu was quite mean to him when he came out, and for quite a few days after

I plan to keep Riley confined to the living room and I will sleep on a blow up bed down there - both my room and the spare room have the type of bed that he can get under, yet I can't, and it would be very hard to block them up sufficiently so I need to keep him out of the bedrooms so he is accessible for medication and also so I can keep an eye on him. I think I will have to keep them separated for a fair few days 1) so that Riley's smell lessens in the hope that Lu won't be mean to him and 2) because I anticipate he will need to be kept as quiet as possible and will very likely be feeling weak and disorientated with all the meds he's on.

10 minutes to go and I will find out how he's been overnight and if I can visit him later today

Rosella moggy · « **Reply #218 on:** July 11, 2013, 09:25:18 AM »

Well it's another day and I very much hope it brings an event free visit for Riley from his ma

Poor little love

He has been through the wars

Hope our lovely lad is well enough to move into the cat ward today where he will hopefully build himself back up to strength so you can finally start planning for his return home

Have you any idea how long he needs to remain fit free before the vet will be happy to give him his release papers Helen?

Susanne (urbantigers) · « **Reply #217 on:** July 11, 2013, 08:42:21 AM »

really pleased the latest report is so positive. I hope you can visit him today

sheryl · « **Reply #216 on:** July 11, 2013, 08:40:44 AM »

Topping up the positive vibes for Riley xxx - really hoping that today brings more good news

Dawn F · « **Reply #215 on:** July 11, 2013, 08:30:15 AM »

a great update, I'm sure he is a bit sore for walking around, having a seizure uses every muscle in your body, its like running three marthons lol, I couldn't do stairs for days!

Tigerlily (Allison) · « **Reply #214 on:** July 11, 2013, 08:19:31 AM »

Just topping up the vibes for Riley and the

for Helen.

Janeyk · « **Reply #213 on:** July 11, 2013, 07:47:04 AM »

So pleased to read that Riley is improving Helen

more love and get well wishes heading over

Sue P (Paddysmum) · « **Reply #212 on:** July 11, 2013, 06:51:33 AM »

Morning Helen

How are you and Lu this morning? Sending all of our love and keeping the positive vibes topped up for Riley, bless his heart. Am hoping that today will be the day when you can have a visit to see our gorgeous boy, and that things are going to continue to improve nice and steadily. Ross and Der Tink once more send a variety of snoozles and loving purry bits for Riley, and our hugs of course for you and Lu. xx

Mark · « **Reply #211 on:** July 11, 2013, 00:45:12 AM »

Just to let you know that I am thinking of you both and hopefully he has turned the corner x

fluffybunny · « **Reply #210 on:** July 10, 2013, 23:08:44 PM »

Bless him and bless you. I'm so glad that things are starting to sound tentatively more positive, I have everything crossed that your beloved little boy continues to improve and remain fit free x x

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