Midge had another funny turn just before 2:00 am this morning, so it was with some trepidation that I took her and Sister Claire to Mrs Nunn's cat hotel, in case the redoubtable Mrs Nunn would not accept her.
I need not have worried. I explained carefully to Mrs Nunn what had happened. Basically, Midge woke up and started thrashing around uncontrollably for some seconds before she recovered herself, not before she had fallen off the bed, though. I was not quick enough to prevent that, but she did not hurt herself. It is approximately four weeks since her last funny turn.
Mrs Nunn is of the opinion that it could well be epilepsy. She and her staff will keep an eye on Midge while she is in their care, and contact the vet if necessary. Fortunately, it is a condition that can be controlled by medication, though you can guess what Her Ladyship's likely reaction will be to that.
So all is not well with the Hard Facts Chaircat. I'll give an update after I return from Iceland.
MikeI'm very sad to hear that
Try not to worry while you are away, Mrs Nunn will take wonderful care of her.I do hope Midge is all right, and that the people privileged to look after her while on holiday take good care; hope a lovely holiday is enjoyed by all, despite her turn. Both grandes dames look very regal (and exceedingly glossy-coated) in their pic!Ah, perhaps we can exchange advice on pilling royalty who are reincarnated by choice as felines.
Falcon certainly was a prince in a former life, judging by his regal manners and insistence on elegant cuisine.
He is on prednisone for his asthma, so we get to experience the joy of dosing him. Do let me know how you get on in the medicating-the-feline department.I wonder, could it just be panic by Midge when she realises her legs don't work after waking up? Hope it doesn't get worse anyway OC. It must be a worry.It looked more like a fit this morning, Eccs.
However, I have done some quick research. It appears medication is thought necessary only if the attacks occur at somewhat less than 4 week intervals, or the attack is of less than 5 minutes duration. So Midge would escape medication on the second count anyway. Her fit only lasted a few seconds - it seems they can go on for several minutes, or hours in extreme cases.
I think when I get back from Iceland I shall get the vet to do a blood test on Midge to see if there is anything lurking under the surface. Apparently most cat fits are a symptom of Something Else, but it can be difficult to track down what the Something Else is.
If the blood test is clear, then I think I shall take the view it's just something to keep an eye on, and hope the fits don't become more frequent, or of longer duration.
Thanks for your good wishes, everybody. I won't deny it's a worry, but that's life, and part of inviting animals to share your home.
MikeI spoke to my sister today, and Mrs Nunn has not contacted her. So I hope that means the Chaircat has not had any more major funny turns.
Apart from that, we are having a very good time.
Further update next week when I get Midge back home.So glad to hear that - no news is good news - been thinking of you all this week and hoping all is well
Poor Midge.
Every 4 weeks is a bit suspicious, perhaps she has been turned into a were-wolf-cat.
perhaps she has been turned into a were-wolf-cat
I hope not, or Creature will be buying guns and silver bullets.
But I had no recurrence of my Funny Turn at the Cat Hotel, Creature so relieved he paid the £216 for me and Sister Claire without demur.
So now I is Home, sprawled on the Sofa. Paws crossed for no further alarms - and thanks to you all for your kind messages. But I is to have a Blood Test if it come back.
