Update on Brendel For Those Who Asked

@CarolDM (203422)

Nashville, Tennessee

July 29, 2021 11:19am CST

Many have asked how Brendel is doing since her diagnosis of kidney disease and chronic bronchitis. I appreciate your concern. She is holding her own it seems. She continues to eat her fishy wet food. Sometimes she prefers chicken. I never know what she may want. I buy the small cans and she only eats about 1/3 at a time. But she only weighs 6 pounds. I watch her all the time and she seems ok for now. The Dude keeps his distance from her. But if she has a coughing spell (or episode from bronchitis) he is right beside her. Supporting her like a good little brother. Snapped this photo yesterday in the screen room before her day long nap.

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@snowy22315 (180976)

• United States

29 Jul 21

Glad she is hanging in there. I wonder if she went to a specialist if they could recommend anything new or cutting edge? Just an idea..Sometimes general vets don't know the newest things out there, but from what you are describing it is the same as my sister's cats went through. I am glad she is holding her own.

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@snowy22315 (180976)

• United States

29 Jul 21

@CarolDM That's a shame.. I just wonder if any new treatments are around. I know when my cat was ill, they said taking him to a cardiac specialist might help..although the vet said she had just taken a seminar, and was pretty sure she was up to date on treatments

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

29 Jul 21

Nothing can be done about kidney disease. Or chronic bronchitis. Just treat the symptoms. Thank you.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

29 Jul 21

@snowy22315 She is about at stage 2 out of 4 stages. Drinking plenty of water and the canned food is good for her.

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@kobesbuddy (78882)

• East Tawas, Michigan

29 Jul 21

Brendel is still very happy, shiny and beautiful. If she wasn't happy, you would be the first to notice. Dude cares, he just doesn't know what to do, to help out:)

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@kobesbuddy (78882)

• East Tawas, Michigan

29 Jul 21

@CarolDM The napping is a good sign. She's conserving what little nutrition she gets in minute portions of food. Sleeping doesn't require much energy. Thank God, she hasn't lost her appetite, that's wonderful!

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

29 Jul 21

@kobesbuddy She sleeps all day. Thank you!

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

29 Jul 21

Thanks and I hope she can gain a few pounds soon.

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@sjvg1976 (41281)

• Delhi, India

30 Jul 21

What vet said ? How much time she has? Dude really is a good little brother like he knows that Brendel is going through a tough time.

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@sjvg1976 (41281)

• Delhi, India

31 Jul 21

@CarolDM that's fine.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

30 Jul 21

We are not talking about the end times yet. She is at stage 2 kidney disease. This disease has 4 stages. So we are trying to slow down the process. Dude is really trying.

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@LadyDuck (471553)

• Switzerland

30 Jul 21

I am glad to know that Brendel seems pretty well and also to know that the Dude is ready to support her.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

30 Jul 21

They do support each other, in their own way.

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@LadyDuck (471553)

• Switzerland

31 Jul 21

Cats are independent animals, but they feel when something is wrong.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

31 Jul 21

@LadyDuck You are so right about that.

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@LindaOHio (179006)

• United States

30 Jul 21

Nice photo. I'm glad she's holding firm. I hope she's eating enough.

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@LindaOHio (179006)

• United States

31 Jul 21

@CarolDM And now she's eating baby food. That should be good for her.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

31 Jul 21

@LindaOHio I have to switch it up, she eats a certain food for a couple of days and then decides she doesn't like it.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

30 Jul 21

Thank you! She seems to be ok. Only weighing 6 pounds, it doesn't take much for her. I also give her hairball treats at night.

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@DocAndersen (54402)

• United States

30 Jul 21

she is very lucky to have landed in the middle of your love.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

30 Jul 21

How kind of you. I also feel lucky to have her.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

30 Jul 21

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@DocAndersen (54402)

• United States

30 Jul 21

@CarolDM -i am quite sure she knows that!

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@prashu228 (37524)

• India

29 Jul 21

Glad you take care of her so much...

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

29 Jul 21

She is my baby.

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@RebeccasFarm (89978)

• Arvada, Colorado

29 Jul 21

Poor little cat. Bless her I wish she would get well

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

29 Jul 21

Thank you! She is my baby.

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@Juliaacv (51058)

• Canada

30 Jul 21

It sounds like that cats have an unspoken understanding, that is probably why the Due keeps away from her for the most part. They are both so lucky to have you and your love, too many would be quick to put a pet down not let them have their good and bad days, which I know has to be hard on you.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

30 Jul 21

They are so cool to watch. He is the same with me. If I go to another room, he follows me, like my shadow. I am so glad I rescued both of them. Yes it is hard but it is all part of being a parent. Thank you.

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@wolfgirl569 (106569)

• Marion, Ohio

30 Jul 21

Glad she is still holding her own.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

30 Jul 21

Thank you!

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@just4him (317089)

• Green Bay, Wisconsin

29 Jul 21

I'm glad she's doing okay.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

29 Jul 21

Thank you! I take it a day at a time.

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@just4him (317089)

• Green Bay, Wisconsin

29 Jul 21

@CarolDM That's all you can do.

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@dya80dya (36660)

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29 Jul 21

I hope the disease will not progress fast.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

29 Jul 21

I agree.

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@Butterfingers (66583)

• India

29 Jul 21

I'm glad she's doing better and hopefully stays healthy

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

29 Jul 21

Thank you!

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@Laurakemunto (12862)

• Kenya

29 Jul 21

Am glad that she's strong and tried everything she could to be herself. I wish her all the best

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

29 Jul 21

Thank you!

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@Laurakemunto (12862)

• Kenya

29 Jul 21

@CarolDM welcome

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@FourWalls (68201)

• United States

29 Jul 21

Poor baby. Wish I could give her some of my bronchitis medication to help her.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

29 Jul 21

I tried steroids for months but the side effects just were not worth it. So we are on our own now.

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@moffittjc (121621)

• Gainesville, Florida

31 Jul 21

I know poor Brendel is going through a lot, but think about what poor Dude is going through. He's a smart cat, he knows his sister is going through something that is not good. I hope he handles it well and takes good care of his sister.

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@moffittjc (121621)

• Gainesville, Florida

31 Jul 21

@CarolDM I'm glad he's not being neglected through all of this. He still needs as much love (or more) as Brendel does.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

31 Jul 21

@moffittjc No, he will never be neglected. He is in my lap every night while watching tv. All 16 pounds. My shadow.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

31 Jul 21

Yes and I also give him plenty of attention too. He is confused I am sure. Thanks.

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@sallypup (61211)

• Centralia, Washington

29 Jul 21

Pretty little Brendel. I'm glad she is in good hands. You're the best Mom.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

29 Jul 21

Thank you, I try every day to do the best for her.

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@Dena91 (16632)

• United States

30 Jul 21

Dude is a good big brother. Thank you for the update on sweet Brendel. Buttons had chronic bronchitis as well.

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@NJChicaa (119690)

• United States

29 Jul 21

My cats have always eaten any flavor of canned food. They've typically only liked the pate-style though. Usually when I get shreds or pieces they tend to lick up the sauce and leave the bits behind.

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@NJChicaa (119690)

• United States

29 Jul 21

@CarolDM Stinky fishy canned food is a great way to entice cats to eat. Trader Joe's had a great one called "Tuna for Cats" that was high-quality too and only 49 cents a can. Unfortunately they discontinued it. My cats absolutely loved it.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

29 Jul 21

@NJChicaa She has never liked fish. But now it seems her taste buds have changed.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

29 Jul 21

She has never liked fishy food until lately.

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@Hannihar (130218)

• Israel

30 Jul 21

@CarolDM I would say Dude is there when it counts. The poor little one. I hope she gets better. My Sophie after I told her some good news is eating now. I believe I understand why she did not eat here and now I have to think about her needs. Carol, thank you for letting us know how Brendel is doing.

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