Topic: Riley poorly at vets - having seizures (Read 149959 times)

sheryl · « **Reply #208 on:** July 10, 2013, 21:34:59 PM »

I have struggled all day to get online but you and Riley have been in my thoughts - I am keeping a Pink Candle burning for him and sending more love and healing vibes - Big Huggles Riley, keep fighting Sweetie xxx

So so pleased to see more positive news Helen, as other people have said one small step at a time - more Huge

for you and Lu Lu xxx

sheilarose · « **Reply #207 on:** July 10, 2013, 21:22:01 PM »

Hoping he continues to progress slowly but surely, Helen. Every possible vibe aimed right at the two of you (and the lovely Lu of course!)

CarolM (Wendolene) · « **Reply #206 on:** July 10, 2013, 20:20:08 PM »

Shame you couldn't see Riley today Helen but fingers crossed for tomorrow.

He's conscious and he's fit-free so that sounds like a pretty good place to be compared with the last few days.

Steady progress is what's needed now and we're all here with our positive vibes to make sure that's the way forward.

Rosella moggy · « **Reply #205 on:** July 10, 2013, 19:57:13 PM »

Realistically this sounds like the best update you could hope for Helen. Really very encouraging indeed

I think it's early days to read much into kidney results as he's been through such a lot poor lad and needs some recovery time

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.

Well done Sam. Yes I remember someone mentioned this and it's such a good idea. Do you have an exercise bike Helen? Seriously, if you do, put that T Shirt on and start peddling for "our" lovely boy

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

Sam (Fussy_Furball) · « **Reply #204 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

CuteCats · « **Reply #203 on:** July 10, 2013, 19:16:27 PM »

Good to read updates. Sending more good vibes. xx

Tan · « **Reply #202 on:** July 10, 2013, 18:50:48 PM »

Ooo that's good news hun

Loads of love and all the wishes from me top ed to me ikcle toe is coming Riles way

maryas · « **Reply #201 on:** July 10, 2013, 18:14:39 PM »

Them dancing bananas are heading their way on to this thread Helen

Bet you can't wait to see him

Mary

Gill (sneakiefeline) · « **Reply #200 on:** July 10, 2013, 17:57:48 PM »

Definately one small step at a time and think the vets are amazing. I am so pleased Riley is showing such positive signs and hope tomorrow will be visit day

Sending loads more healing vibes for your special boy and cuddles to Lu too.

I so hope all the vibes from us on Purrs and ex purrs people on FB keep on working for him.

for you Helen

Sue P (Paddysmum) · « **Reply #199 on:** July 10, 2013, 17:41:27 PM »

I think the standard of veterinary care is everything you'd wish for. Very good news Helen, even though you can't see him yet. The longer term will take care of itself to a degree; the important thing is to get him to that next stage. One step at a time.

LouiseJ · « **Reply #198 on:** July 10, 2013, 17:41:12 PM »

Oh that is such positive news.
Riley I knew you could get better for your mum. Just a few more days and you'll be home.

Gillian Harvey · « **Reply #197 on:** July 10, 2013, 17:33:47 PM »

Ooh! just popped in to see how things were going and its sounding a lot more positive

hopefully the kidney damage is temporary and the extra fluids will bring the levels down. Still sending those positive vibes

alisonandarchie · « **Reply #196 on:** July 10, 2013, 17:32:41 PM »

It is sounding positive Helen and hope you can visit your lovely boy tomorrow

The hospital sounds first rate

Tiggy's Mum · « **Reply #195 on:** July 10, 2013, 16:59:23 PM »

Another update...

Vet said he is doing well, albeit very quiet still. He's not walking around as he is still very wobbly but he has started to lap at food. The blood tests showed his kidney levels were elevated which could be due to kidney damage as he wasn't urinating fully when he was unconscious or it could be due to the anaesthetic, he has had his fluids increased and is going to start antibiotics. He'll have another blood test first thing and also a urine test.

He's still in intensive care and will probably remain there until tomorrow now when they'll have another assessment and see about moving him to the cat ward. The vet still didn't want me to visit him today, as the priority is keeping him quiet and fit free, but said that he will hopefully be well enough for a visit tomorrow if he moves to the regular ward. I'm feeling much more positive but he is still very poorly and this next few days is just about keeping him stable without even thinking about possible kidney damage or even how his fits are going to be controlled going forwards.

again for all the well wishes, please please keep up the vibes for him as they seem to be working.

nickynoo93 · « **Reply #194 on:** July 10, 2013, 14:58:07 PM »

Thats much better news, you must be aching to see him.

He has done well so far, one step at a time.

When Wordy was very poorly your positive vibes helped me and him Helen, I sincerely hope ours help you and Riley.

Thinking of you.

Nicky

CarolM (Wendolene) · « **Reply #193 on:** July 10, 2013, 14:51:55 PM »

So pleased Riley has been successfully weaned off the anaesthetic Helen.

I hope he has an uneventful day and you are able to visit at last.

Still sending max strength positive vibes your way.

Liz · « **Reply #192 on:** July 10, 2013, 13:50:54 PM »

Helen what positive news

Just to add Riley will have been hooked up to some drips and possibly had a catheter fitted so just a warning if he has several shaved bits and tubes

Jiji · « **Reply #191 on:** July 10, 2013, 13:35:32 PM »

Such good news

Hope he keeps up a steady recovery and that you are able to visit him soon.

Lyn (Slugsta) · « **Reply #190 on:** July 10, 2013, 13:33:48 PM »

thank you so much for taking the time to update us regarding Riley's progress. It sounds as if 'cautiously optimistic' is the order of the day. Topping up the ~~~~ and

for Riley, Lu and Helen.

alisonandarchie · « **Reply #189 on:** July 10, 2013, 13:26:05 PM »

Great news Helen

Topping up the good vibes and thinking of you All

Sam (Fussy_Furball) · « **Reply #188 on:** July 10, 2013, 13:15:28 PM »

Woo Hoo so pleased he is awake and drinking. Keeping everything crossed that you'll be able to visit him soon.

Sootyca · « **Reply #187 on:** July 10, 2013, 12:56:26 PM »

Good news. Hope things continue to improve and you get to visit him soon.

Karen
x

Gill (sneakiefeline) · « **Reply #186 on:** July 10, 2013, 12:28:38 PM »

This sounds like a very positive start and agree with the others that he will be feeling all the after effects of the last few days. He also probably is wondering, where the hell am I cos he wont remember anything that has happened.

It will be great if you can visit but dont get too excited cos I am sure it will take a little while before he becomes the Riley you know and love so much.

Hey but he is slowly getting there and the vets are great

emmmy_lou · « **Reply #185 on:** July 10, 2013, 12:25:47 PM »

Yes, good news

I bet you are desperate to see him, hopefully it wont be too long

jezebel · « **Reply #184 on:** July 10, 2013, 11:58:17 AM »

That he's awake and drinking and seems to be stable is excellent news! Hope the news is even better later today.

Tigerlily (Allison) · « **Reply #183 on:** July 10, 2013, 11:38:41 AM »

Helen, you and Riley are very much in my thoughts

Sue P (Paddysmum) · « **Reply #182 on:** July 10, 2013, 11:34:22 AM »

That is good news Helen. I agree with Dawn - his body has been through enormous upheaval, so it will be small wonder if he's a bit "flat" and quiet.

He'll be wondering "what the hell happened there?" Renewing all of the positive thoughts and vibes, and keeping you company in spirit if not in body until you next hear from the vet later today.

Dawn F · « **Reply #181 on:** July 10, 2013, 11:30:52 AM »

helen that is good news! having experienced seizures myself I can say he will feel rough with everything aching and probably a banging headache but it does go away

Tiggy's Mum · « **Reply #180 on:** July 10, 2013, 11:27:27 AM »

Another fairly positive update...

Waiting until 10am to ring was agony, made worse by the fact that the vet was in with an emergency until 11:15 so only just found out how he was overnight.

The vet said he is doing OK, they have stopped the anaesthetic with no twitches or seizures which is obviously good news. He has drunk a little water and later they are going to offer him some food. He's going to be kept in intensive care until about midday when he'll be assessed again. He's very quiet and 'flat' but that's only to be expected as he is on a cocktail of anti-seizure meds plus has been anaesthetised for the best part of two days. Next update will be later this afternoon when we will discuss the possibility of a visit. Please can everybody keep up the positive vibes for him

Rosella moggy · « **Reply #179 on:** July 10, 2013, 08:41:45 AM »

Just checking in to add a few more

Helen.

Quote from: Sue P (Paddysmum) on July 10, 2013, 06:55:05 AM

Paddy was very ill, but very slowly he began to pull round. The fact he survived the first two or three nights was the telling thing, and I feel it is for Riley too.

I feel this too. I would be climbing the walls in your shoes Helen but I really think time offers Riley's best hope for a full recovery together with specialist vet treatment of course

Will of course be back later to check on our boy's progress.

Dawn F · « **Reply #178 on:** July 10, 2013, 08:38:09 AM »

that does sound like better news, hope the news today is even better

Tigerlily (Allison) · « **Reply #177 on:** July 10, 2013, 07:59:14 AM »

Topping up the good vibes for Riley and sending a few more of these

for you Helen.

Susanne (urbantigers) · « **Reply #176 on:** July 10, 2013, 07:56:56 AM »

Sending some more get well vibes for today. Things sound promising so I hope he can be brought fully out from the anaesthetic and remain seizure free. One step at a time but it sounds like he is making slow but steady progress at the moment, and the vets seem to be in control of things. I hope you can visit him soon

well done to Lu for knowing his meowmy needs some extra hugs at the moment.

alisonandarchie · « **Reply #175 on:** July 10, 2013, 07:55:01 AM »

Stepping up the good vibes from us

Sue P (Paddysmum) · « **Reply #174 on:** July 10, 2013, 06:55:05 AM »

And squeezing in many more from me Ross and The Tink too. Big soft squishy ones, short fat fuzzy ones, and enormous fat stripey ones coming your way. Am so hoping Riley has had a peaceful night, and that the improvement continues steadily today.

Try not to think long term prognosis at the moment, Helen, and concentrate on a step at a time.

I know it isn't the same, but when Paddy had his stroke, our vet didnt hold out much hope for him at all given his age (15) and the fact he had a heart murmur in any event.

Paddy was very ill, but very slowly he began to pull round. The fact he survived the first two or three nights was the telling thing, and I feel it is for Riley too.

Sending all of our love to you and Lu and our beautiful Riley. xxx

pappilon · « **Reply #173 on:** July 10, 2013, 06:46:07 AM »

Sending more good vibes for Riley and lots of

for you and Lu.
Hope today brings some good news.

CarolM (Wendolene) · « **Reply #172 on:** July 09, 2013, 23:38:42 PM »

Forgot to add lots of these

Zenith (Liz) · « **Reply #171 on:** July 09, 2013, 23:27:42 PM »

Topping up the best wishes and love

CarolM (Wendolene) · « **Reply #170 on:** July 09, 2013, 23:21:04 PM »

I hope Lu gives you lots of snoozles again tonight Helen and that you wake up to the news that the reduction in Riley's anaesthetic is going well and you can see him tomorrow.

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