BraveHeart had seizure.

[jenluckenbach]

I had just gotten back from running Tuvok to and from the vets and BraveHeart we laying on my desk next to me when he has a really bad seizure.

I held him down so he would not fall off onto the floor, and it seemed to just last forever. (but it was probably only 30-45 seconds)

He is fine now, but I am sure shaking. I've never dealt with seizures before.

The vet feels his bad kidney's are the cause.

OMG! What if this happens when I am not at home?

[Catty1]

Oh no...I'd hate to add any meds...did the vet suggest an anti-seizure med?

Is there NOTHING that can be done for his kidneys? It's so maddening...I mean, BraveHeart deserves 'good health' time...even a month.

PT Prayers that BraveHeart turns around once more.

Please God...this little critter deserves it and you have brought him through so much...please bring it a little farther, and let him enjoy good health, so his Mom can relax a bit.

[jenluckenbach]

He could have a kidney transplant, if they thouht he was a good candidate......but then we are talking about THOUSANDS of dollars.

[Pawsitive Thinking]

Poor puss - he's been through so much already

[critters]

If there's a next time, can you lay him on the floor on a pad of blanket/s, towels, etc? What's his story, besides kidneys (too lazy to go look. LOL)? Is there a possibility his kidneys are so bad that the toxins have built up to cause it?

[Catty1]

kitty dialysis? That might clear toxins...or is that what sub q fluids do?

[RedHedd]

kitty dialysis? That might clear toxins...or is that what sub q fluids do?

SubQ fluids merely rehydrate. When the kidneys are failing the body grabs moisture from wherever it can, dehydrating poor kitty - at least that's how the vet explained it to me when Mishi's kidneys were failing last year.

I don't know if they do kitty dialysis. It was not an option my vet mentioned to me and she's a huge fan of expensive procedures for cats.

[momcat]

Jen, I wish I knew what to say to ease your heart. This is terrible news especially since Braveheart seemed to be showing improvement. Please know that my thoughts and prayers remain with you and sweet Braveheart. Please keep us updated? [[[[[HUGS]]]]]

[Catty1]

...is there such a thing as a sub-q detox to take the strain off the kidneys??? I'm at work, but will search later...

[krazyaboutkatz]

Jen, I'm so sorry to hear this. He'll continue to remain in my thoughts and prayers.

[jennielynn1970]

Oh gosh... hope that something can be given to him if they feel it will be something chronic. I hope it's just an acute thing, only happening once and that is about it.

Prayers going out for Braveheart.

[Kirsten]

Oh Jen, I'm sorry! How scary that must have been!!

Lots of positive thoughts and energy going your way...

(((HUGS)))
Kirsten

[kb2yjx]

How is BraveHeart today!!! And how are you doing, Jen??

[jenluckenbach]

Someone, no idea who, did quite a bit of vomitting today. Might have been Braveheart, but not sure.

He is acting OK. And that's all we can hope for.

[kb2yjx]

Prayers still heading your way for BraveHeart....