Thanks, everyone!

Kazann said:

It is strange that the seizures started after Purrkins started gabapentin. I thought gabapentin helped prevent seizures but it’s worth asking questions. 

No judgement here – I understand your pets are your kids and you are doing everything you can. I know it’s important to do all the tests to get the right diagnosis. You are doing the right thing to rule out the “worst”. 

Purrkins is so beautiful with his white mug

Kerren, you are correct. Gaba is one of many treatments for seizures but not the first choice; that's my understanding anyway!

HI sweet Eli, you are so handsome. Have Mum give you a smooch from us, please.

Thanks for understanding i know you all do here. Yes, the boys our boys, and we had to know what we are dealing with to plan i will update when i know for sure, but no C means our insurance will assist us;) YES, we struggle every month on if we should keep Purrkins because we got after the amputation. Lots of exclusions! Every month we both say, ugh, do we keep paying for this?!  But we go back to what "if" and if not c we are covered and will never be in that position of choosing life, treatment, test, or massive debt again. I'll let you know how that works out in the end. We went into this, either way, knowing it is our cost, and we will hope for the insurance! Care credit at its best;)

Dobemom said:

Awesome news! So happy for you all!!!

No judgement for doing what you do for him….if our circumstances had been different, we may have pursued an MRI. But with Kodi’s age, it didn’t seem right. 

Anxiously waiting to hear all the results – can’t help it, it’s the lab rat in me.

Thanks, Paula. I cant tell you how many times I used your quote a gift I needed to quickly grab and did! "Let Your faith be bigger than your fear."

You don't need me to tell you! You guys did EVERYTHING right in our eyes for Kodi, and we would have made the same decision in your shoes. Just saying. Thanks for understanding our situation too!

Pawas 120 said:

So glad he is HOME! Seeing little pink elephants… he is so adorable. Glad this is behind you, thank you for taking the time to post even though I know you were all exhausted

Will be waiting to find out how the spinal fluid sample came out, I think the worst is behind you.

Thanks, Jackie; we appreciate you staying on pawstiive side the entire time. Pink and purple elephants, i say ugh, what a night. Yep exhausted, but no complaints whatsoever 😉

Jerry said:

GREAT NEWS!!! Purrkins is one-of-a-kind for sure. What a relief in so many ways, but then there’s the “Why?” that will hopefully get answered soon. At least there is no cancer, that’s the big thing!!

Thanks, Rene.  We agree big c ruled out the rest i think we can handle! I'll keep you posted but yep, lots more questions to ask once we get the tap results back, and we knew this might be possible no cause and what we were hoping for considering the alternatives,

There is so much information you and Mark are having to keep straight, I think my head would explode in a situation like this! But you are doing an EXCELLENT job asking great questions and keeping track of his behavior and reactions and such. Thank you for sharing all of it, you must be so exhausted! How did Saxton hold up while you were away?

Yep,, now you see how much info was swirling in our heads. We had to process and make notes the vet took so much time it was easy to do. All 3 vets;)  have complimented me on the notes, videos, etc. it made their jobs easier, and that was my hope! They wished all their clients were this way;). They have to see these things as they happen since these were periodic &  not constant, lasted seconds. Tough job on my end to step out of the helping role and do, but i did for Purrkins sake.

So, yes, this will be VERY helpful for anyone with a Tripawd cat having seizures. We appreciate the information so thoughtfully spelled out and chronologically organized! And that information about spinal taps is priceless. I personally learned a TON just from that mention of Dr. Isaac’s explanation of spinal taps in animals. Had no idea and it makes total sense why they don’t react the same way that humans do.  

I was in a haze on where to put this post. I'm sorry -I figured you would move it if need be:)

Oh good, glad it makes sense to you too vs hoomans.

Meanwhile, we would never judge, ever, about a medical decision. My own thought about doing an MRI is that is why this technology exists, especially in a situation where there is no known disease but the animal is experiencing symptoms that may mimic one. If you can rule things out with this technology, then its done the job!

Again thanks for the assurance yes we feel the same if doable of course! We are grateful we could make this happen at this time or we would have put that bandaid on.

How wonderful that the boys are cared for by such amazing humans like you. We are so grateful for your sharing all these details, and hope that the rest of the week is spent relaxing and recuperating from the travel and testing. Keep us posted OK? We’re keeping paws crossed that Purrkins stays 100% healthy and well.

Thanks, we are blessed to have 2 special kitties. We would do the same for any species. That's one of the reasons, not to mention stoned Mr P.  it took me time to post! I had to reorganize my brain so it would be! I hope no one needs this info but if they do I hope it will give some answers etc. I will get the blog down but i need time to do it. I can't get to the bottom of the blog post and look at an angry face and post it:) 

WE JUST GOT THE NEWS. DR ISAACS JUST CALLED wanted to know how Purrkins was doing and i told him. He confirmed what i already knew he's stoned as along as he keep improving no worries! 

TAP RESULTS ARE NORMAL😁😁😁🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻 WHOO HOO

SO NOW we go do as planned recheck pheno levels again the 26th- i have to call and set that up next and we get on with our life hopping on with a pill 2 a day for now. Will have Dr matt take a look and will get his input now and get some more question answered if possible. We stopped all supplement for this trial of pheno to rule anything out and the pheno be the only thing in Purrkins system. Dr matt was on board of course! 

Purrkins and i had an all-nighter he would not settle and was drugged to the nines! They warned me he would be, BUT i think that's understated when we are on three. He was so happy to be home! He ate great, drank lots (side effect from the meds), and his hop well it was not good but a splay of legs when we got home. He now has his legs under him not 100%, but phew we are thankful to see him coming out of this haze! He is finally tucked in for a nap.😁🙏🏻👏🏻 He is not showing me any pain signals !🙌🏻

Our furnace is not working FFS; we have to have someone come out tomorrow to take a look. it should be under warranty, but we will see💸 We have a pellet stove for emergency heat, and it quit working too! The Good news Mark got the pellet stove going again so we do have heat in one room at least.

Thanks again, everyone!
Loads of love and massive hugs!
Holly, Mark, Purrkins & Sexy Saxton, and Purrkins & Saxtons Grandma & Grandpa

( my parents) asked me to thank you all for all the support and love too!

💝💝💝🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻😁😁😁🎗🎗🎗👏🏻👏🏻💸🎁🤝😘