Update on Brendel

@CarolDM (203422)

Nashville, Tennessee

June 8, 2021 1:18pm CST

Just got back from the vet with Brendel. She has chronic kidney disease and has lost all hearing. How did I not know. I knew her hearing was less, but no idea she cannot hear at all. They gave her IV fluids today. I will take her back once a week for three weeks for fluids. Then the labs will be repeated. He said it appears to be stage two or three. There are only four stages. But he said to be optimistic as we go through the next few weeks of treatment. He changed her diet to strictly a special kidney can food. That will be fun, as she is a very picky eater. He said to add chicken broth and that often helps. She has a little arthritis. And he said that, along with kidney pain (along her back), is why she doesn't want to be picked up. Her weight is down to six pounds. And cats often get depression when they lose their hearing. Hoping for the best for Brendel. She is my baby. Turns 12 this year.

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Valerie J. Routhieaux

@just4him (317249)

• Green Bay, Wisconsin

8 Jun 21

I'm sorry she has kidney disease. I hope the treatments help and she is better after the treatments. Will her hearing return, or is it lost for good?

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Valerie J. Routhieaux

@just4him (317249)

• Green Bay, Wisconsin

8 Jun 21

@CarolDM I'm sorry her hearing is gone. I hope she can still have a quality of life.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

9 Jun 21

@just4him It is so heartbreaking but I know it could be worse. Thank you for your support.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

8 Jun 21

He said her hearing is gone. Part of the aging process. She is only 12, but when I adopted her, not sure how long she had been outside or at the shelter, or what she was exposed to. A lady fed her outside before bringing her to the shelter. Her age is estimated.

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Lenore Plassman

@sallypup (61575)

• Centralia, Washington

8 Jun 21

How old is sweet Brendel? I hope those fluids help her. Prayers for your lovely girl.

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Lenore Plassman

@sallypup (61575)

• Centralia, Washington

8 Jun 21

@CarolDM Twelve? She's just past middle age then. Soft pets from me.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

8 Jun 21

12 this year in September. Thanks!

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

8 Jun 21

@sallypup Yes. That is an estimated age since she was found outside before the shelter.

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@Juliaacv (51485)

• Canada

8 Jun 21

At just 6 pounds, she really is your little baby isn't she. It sounds like you have a very caring and sensitive vet looking after her Brendel's health issues. I hope that you see some improvement in a few weeks, I've got my fingers crossed for her.

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@Juliaacv (51485)

• Canada

8 Jun 21

@CarolDM He probably senses that she isn't well.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

8 Jun 21

@Juliaacv I am sure of it.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

8 Jun 21

Yes and about half the size of the Dude. He is such a good cat, he sits away from her and gives her distance.

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@LadyDuck (472004)

• Switzerland

9 Jun 21

Poor Brendel, I am sorry she is totally deaf and she has pain, she is so small.

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@LadyDuck (472004)

• Switzerland

9 Jun 21

@CarolDM They are like humans, when in pain they do not feel like eating. Poor baby.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

9 Jun 21

I knew she was losing weight but I couldn't get her to eat much. I will keep trying.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

9 Jun 21

@LadyDuck It breaks my heart.

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@NJChicaa (120073)

• United States

8 Jun 21

wow. 6 pounds is really small for a cat. I would have made them give me the fluids and needle to administer the fluids myself. No reason for you to have to pay for all of those visits and treatments when it is easy enough to do at home. I had to give them to my black fluffy old lady for over a month and it was simple to do.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

8 Jun 21

I know, she has lost 4 pounds over the past year. They asked if I wanted to do the fluids at home and I prefer taking her in. They are only 5 minutes away. They will not charge a visit, only for the fluids.

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@NJChicaa (120073)

• United States

8 Jun 21

@CarolDM well that is good that you won't keep being charged for office visits

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

8 Jun 21

@NJChicaa I made sure of that up front.

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D.Umanga Wettasinghe

@cool83 (4467)

• Sri Lanka

9 Jun 21

Really sad thing to hear , Hope your cat will be fine very soon

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

9 Jun 21

@cool83 No, she is at home for now.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

9 Jun 21

Thank you.

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D.Umanga Wettasinghe

@cool83 (4467)

• Sri Lanka

9 Jun 21

@CarolDM is your cat in the wet hospital or with you ?

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@prinzcy (32305)

• Malaysia

9 Jun 21

Poor girl

At least the vet is able to help her.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

9 Jun 21

The disease cannot be cured, they will try to slow it down.

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@Hannihar (130213)

• Israel

9 Jun 21

@CarolDM Sometimes it takes an outsider to see things we do not. I am sorry for the both of you. Does that mean that Brendel could be cured in the end? I hope you will have both of them for a very long time. Congrats to Brendel on your 12th birthday.

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@Hannihar (130213)

• Israel

10 Jun 21

@CarolDM I hope she will be with you for quite some time and Dude also.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

9 Jun 21

She cannot be cured but they are trying to slow down the progression.

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@LindaOHio (181331)

• United States

9 Jun 21

I hope the treatment goes well and that you can have her for several more years. I can understand why she doesn't want to be picked up. I often wonder if our Pomeranian, Ice, had something wrong with him because he would growl when I brushed him or tried to pet his body. He was fine with the head. I hope she will eat the special cat food and put on some weight. When our Norwegian Buhund, Inga, lost her sight she was very depressed and didn't want to be petted anymore or come near us. I hope Brendel continues to be an affectionate cat. Sending prayers and positive healing thoughts for her and you. Hugs.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

9 Jun 21

I hope so too. Hard to see them go down. They will often tell us subtly if they are in pain. Thanks for your support.

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@LindaOHio (181331)

• United States

10 Jun 21

@CarolDM No problem. I know what a worry our fur babies can be.

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@Rashnag (30592)

• Surat, India

9 Jun 21

Oh ok. Hope she recovers soon. Have a good day

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@Rashnag (30592)

• Surat, India

11 Jun 21

@CarolDM your welcome dear

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

10 Jun 21

Thanks.

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@freelancermariagrace (28588)

• Philippines

9 Jun 21

Sorry to hear about your cat. Prayers up!

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

9 Jun 21

Thank you.

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@DocAndersen (54402)

• United States

9 Jun 21

i am so sorry. she is a joy, a light and like all lights burns bright. The best is yet to come! Fingers crossed and hopes sent her way!!!!

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

9 Jun 21

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

9 Jun 21

Appreciate your continued support very much.

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@DocAndersen (54402)

• United States

9 Jun 21

@CarolDM that is what friends do, sorry again.

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@erictsuma (9726)

• Mombasa, Kenya

8 Jun 21

Sorry to hear about your cat. I hope the medication will help her. Have a nice day

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

8 Jun 21

Thank you!

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@erictsuma (9726)

• Mombasa, Kenya

9 Jun 21

@CarolDM you are welcome

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@ladyhero (3846)

• Indonesia

9 Jun 21

I hope Brendel gets well soon, I'm sad to hear that she has kidney disease, what signs did you see from Brendel that you concluded she was sick?

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

9 Jun 21

Thank you. I talked about her symptoms in this post.

Brendel Has a Doctor Appointment / myLot

Brendel is my baby. I adopted her right after losing Momma Kitty, (Dustin's cat) who lived 24 years. She has had a few issues here and there. And I have dealt...

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

10 Jun 21

@ladyhero Not very nice, she is really sick.

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@ladyhero (3846)

• Indonesia

9 Jun 21

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@snowy22315 (182000)

• United States

9 Jun 21

I hope the best for you and Brendel. Poor kitty...my sister's cat went through something similar. Hopefully, you will have her another year with good care.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

9 Jun 21

Thank you. I hope so.

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@Letranknight2015 (52079)

• Philippines

9 Jun 21

Wow she's going strong. reminds me of checking my oldest dog and so far he's doing okay.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

10 Jun 21

Not very strong lately.

@FourWalls (68918)

• United States

9 Jun 21

Oh, I hope she's able to continue with a good quality of life despite her problems.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

9 Jun 21

That is my hope as well. Thank you.

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@wolfgirl569 (107932)

• Marion, Ohio

9 Jun 21

Hope the treatments help.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

9 Jun 21

Thanks Eva.

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@RasmaSandra (80659)

• Daytona Beach, Florida

9 Jun 21

I will keep Brendel in my prayers and hope at least things can somewhat improve, Give that precious a hug from me,

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

9 Jun 21

Thank you! I do appreciate your support. I will do just that. Thankfully she is sleeping now.

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@Dena91 (16692)

• United States

9 Jun 21

Sending hugs and saying prayers for Brendel to respond well to the IV fluids and liking the new food. When Buttons got sick early this year it was so very sudden. They steal our hearts.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

9 Jun 21

Thank you so much Dena. I hope she will eat the new food. She is picky but I have chicken broth I will add to see if that will help.

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