The woes of aging

© Chris Ebben

The woes of aging

Uploaded: August 26, 2012

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We had a bit of a scare this arvo, Kody had a bad turn & had to go to the vet. They aren't sure what happened to her but think she had a seizure, maybe due to her age. We are all looking forward to tomorrow to celebrate Kody's 19th birthday. This picture was taken with my mobile phone on the way to see the vet.

Comments

John Connolly August 26, 2012

I hope Kody makes a full recovery Chris, and is well enough to enjoy the 19th Birthday feast! A nice phone capture by the way! #1482591

Laura E. Swan level-classic August 26, 2012

OM GOSH! Chris! Poor sweet Kody! How is she doing today on her birthday??? Did they say it was a seizure? What happened? Did she pass out??? Maybe it was a diabetic episode??? Fangy could have one at any time if his blood sugar drops too low...Dear little Kody. Please keep us informed!

Kody is part of the BP family, too!!!
xoxoxoxo
-Sister Laura :) #10291448

Chris Ebben August 26, 2012

Kody just started calling out very loudly, her eyes were open but not really seeing, her arms out straight, very rapid breathing, dribbling, she started to fall over, I held her & laid her down. After a few minutes she tried to walk, only managed about 6 steps & laid down, after awhile tried again, only another 6 steps. Off to the vet, by the time we got there she was looking out the car window. Blood tests showed nothing, she is walking around today like nothing happened. At present she is calling me to go outside & sit in the sun with her. Thanks so much for caring & asking after her. #10291539

Laura E. Swan level-classic August 26, 2012

Maybe she had a little heart attack? #10291801

Tiia Vissak August 26, 2012

a cool angle! #10291820

Chris Ebben August 27, 2012

Thanks John & Tiia.
Laura, I was thinking that or a stroke but they don't seem to think so, she gets over it to quickly plus her heart was really good!! She had another much smaller attack today, what a birthday present. She is now on 2 tablets to see if they will stop the attacks. #10291886

Laura E. Swan level-classic August 27, 2012

I will include Kody in my prayers tonight.
xo #10291972

Joy Rector August 27, 2012

good shot, glad she is ok #10292035

Robert R. Goodman August 27, 2012

Hi Chris,so sorry to hear about the seizure my friend.Glad to she is better now.Excellent capture my friend!!!! #10292272

Ellen Hodges August 27, 2012

Hope that Kody is feeling better, Chris!! Know that their difficulty is your difficulty, too!, Fantastic capture, too. Take care, friend!!!!! #10292449

Tammy Espino August 27, 2012

Hope she feels better soon! That is a old cat, so I know you must take excellent care of her :) #10293124

Chris Ebben August 28, 2012

Thank you all. Kody has had an attack each day now, around 2pm, luckily much milder than the first one. #10293431

Wm Nosal August 29, 2012

Poor Kody #10296667

Chris Ebben September 08, 2012

Thank you all for your lovely thoughts & comments. Kody hasn't had a seizure for 5 days now, she's eating much better & not looking so frightened. Hopefully, she'll be able to cut back on her medication soon & be able to walk around in a more stead fashion. #10314657

Chris Ebben September 22, 2012

I'm pleased to say, Kody is doing a lot better now her medication has been halved. She's not back to her old self but can now walk around the yard again & relax in the sun. #10333643

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