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Poor Brodie - Part 1 #975516
07/15/10 08:59 AM
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It started just over a week ago with his nose starting to run again. I put him back on his nose drops and talked to my vet and he was put back on his antibiotics to prevent a sinus flare up. If he got too wheezy I was to give him his prednisone to help with inflamation. Well it didn't work. He is really wheezy this morning, in addition, his nose is slightly swollen and he's opened it up in the same spot he did last winter, he scratched himself next to his eye and had a bloody nose sometime last night. He has a Dr apt for this afternoon unless they can squeeze us in earlier.

On the plus side, he is well groomed with a very fluffy tail and alert ears and no eye boogers.

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Re: Poor Brodie [Re: glidrz5] #975536
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I sure hope Brodie gets to feelin better soon. hug2

Re: Poor Brodie [Re: hpyhwn2003] #975540
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My heart goes out to Brodie dealing with this yet again. Good luck at the vet, keep us posted and give brodie some kisses. hug2


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Re: Poor Brodie [Re: Gizmogirl] #975542
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Oh no!!! So sorry to hear this! Hope you can get him feeling better soon! Good luck at the vet - let us know how it goes!

Re: Poor Brodie [Re: DCMuffin] #975548
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Geez, the little guy sure can't get a break. I hope he feels better fast.


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Re: Poor Brodie [Re: Feather] #975714
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Poor baby...hopefully your vet will be able to find the root of the problem and help him effectively. I wish him a fast recovery.

Re: Poor Brodie [Re: ] #975778
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Well, just got back from the vets office. Brodie goes in tomorrow morning for an x-ray. I'm also to make a few slight changes in his medication. We decided that it was in Brodie's best interest to give him his prednisone in 2 doses per day rather than one, so starting tomorrow he'll be getting 1/2 dose in the morning & the other 1/2 in the evening. Hopefully this will give him round the clock help on the inflamation and keep his breathing easier. He is also going to be getting his allergy drops more often through the day/night 3-4 times a day now rather than just twice.
I have to admit that Brodies breathing after getting his prednisone this morning really improved and by this afternoon he was hardly wheezing. Still some nasal discharge, but I haven't yet figured out a way to train him to blow his nose. He's like a little kid & just wipes the drips off on whatever or whoever is handy.


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AND Miss Emmy & Miss Chloe kitties

:rbridge: My Angels: You are always in my heart.

You've flown to the rainbow
and wait there for me
Someday I will join you
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Re: Poor Brodie [Re: glidrz5] #975786
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Well, it sounds like good news so far! Sorry he's still dealing with a runny nose and wiping it on you and everything (one) around him, but I am glad to hear he's already wheezing less than he was from the meds! Anxious to hear the update after xrays! Sending thoughts your way!

Re: Poor Brodie [Re: DCMuffin] #975792
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The prednisone, does an amazing job with helping him breath easier, but it is nasty to take him off of. You have to wean them off otherwise they have rather dramatic withdrawl symptoms.


Chris
Illusion, Malcom, Isabell, Annabelle, Zach, Isis, Aly & Indy
AND Miss Emmy & Miss Chloe kitties

:rbridge: My Angels: You are always in my heart.

You've flown to the rainbow
and wait there for me
Someday I will join you
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Re: Poor Brodie [Re: glidrz5] #975802
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Oh no, I had no idea! Yikes...I'm sorry to say I don't know Brodie's history but I can only assume this is something you've done over and over again?

Re: Poor Brodie [Re: DCMuffin] #975839
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Brodie first got a SEVERE sinus infection last Dec. We have been fighting it off and on ever since. You should have seen my poor baby then, his poor little face was so swollen it was pathetic. Compared to then this is relatively mild, but I'm just paranoid about it getting that bad again.


Chris
Illusion, Malcom, Isabell, Annabelle, Zach, Isis, Aly & Indy
AND Miss Emmy & Miss Chloe kitties

:rbridge: My Angels: You are always in my heart.

You've flown to the rainbow
and wait there for me
Someday I will join you
together to be


Re: Poor Brodie [Re: glidrz5] #975870
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could it be that you have any plug in air freshners or cleaning agent causing these problems. could it be what u are cleaning the cage with. the cats maybe they are allergic to the cats

Re: Poor Brodie [Re: the gliders angel] #975898
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I clean the cage with either antibacterial soap (same kind as I've used for years) or with just hot water. No air fresheners, and if it was the kitties it would be constant rather than off & on. I have noticed that when the weather changes it flares up so I think it's more a reaction to that.


Chris
Illusion, Malcom, Isabell, Annabelle, Zach, Isis, Aly & Indy
AND Miss Emmy & Miss Chloe kitties

:rbridge: My Angels: You are always in my heart.

You've flown to the rainbow
and wait there for me
Someday I will join you
together to be


Re: Poor Brodie [Re: glidrz5] #976047
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It makes sense to give Brodie 1/2 dose in the morning & the other 1/2 in the evening. I am hoping he feels better soon! hug2


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Re: Poor Brodie [Re: Gizmogirl] #976049
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Me too, poor little guy had a nosebleed last night. It's so frustrating, all I could do was to keep cleaning him up and give him some torb so his head wouldn't hurt. You have to know Brodie to appreciate this, but he pretty much ignored the nose bleed and decided to run on his wheel and just snort every so often to clear his airway....go figure.


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AND Miss Emmy & Miss Chloe kitties

:rbridge: My Angels: You are always in my heart.

You've flown to the rainbow
and wait there for me
Someday I will join you
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Re: Poor Brodie [Re: glidrz5] #976052
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You are such a good mommy to him, it is not easy when the kids are not feeling well. Give him extra kisses for me.


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Re: Poor Brodie [Re: ] #976072
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Awwwwww, he sounds just like a little kid, continuing to play even though he feels crummy! I'm so sorry for him....hugs and kisses to him! Poor sweet little thing.

Re: Poor Brodie [Re: DCMuffin] #976120
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That he's playing is a good sign tho cause if he was feeling terrible he wouldn't so that means what you're doing is helping him. Hang in there Chris this too shall pass. hug2

Re: Poor Brodie [Re: hpyhwn2003] #976179
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I just got back from the vets with Brodie. The X-Rays didn't have good news. There is some separation in the bones of his face and this generally means there is some kind of a mass growing in there. cry Per my vet, I am to keep him on antibiotics to prevent any secondary infections and to continue the prednisone indefinately. Our concern at this point is keeping my little guy comfortable.


Chris
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AND Miss Emmy & Miss Chloe kitties

:rbridge: My Angels: You are always in my heart.

You've flown to the rainbow
and wait there for me
Someday I will join you
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Re: Poor Brodie [Re: glidrz5] #976186
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Well that visit just made me a lier. LOL Does your vet have any idea what he's gonna do about the mass?

Re: Poor Brodie [Re: hpyhwn2003] #976187
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Due to the area that it is in, he didn't seem confidant that there was anything we could do at this point other than make Brodie comfortable.


Chris
Illusion, Malcom, Isabell, Annabelle, Zach, Isis, Aly & Indy
AND Miss Emmy & Miss Chloe kitties

:rbridge: My Angels: You are always in my heart.

You've flown to the rainbow
and wait there for me
Someday I will join you
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Poor baby! I'm sorry you're having to go thru this again.

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Chris...I'm sorry to hear about the xrays. :-( I don't know what else to say. Hoping for the best...please update us when you know more!!

Re: Poor Brodie [Re: DCMuffin] #976457
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Chris,

I am sorry to hear the the xrays didn't show good news. I will keep little Brodie in my prayers. Please keep us posted.


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Fur-Guinan, Mr. Spock, T'Mir, Cho, Toothless, Maverick & Maharet :bb: T'Pol, Elizabeth & Curzon :wfb: TY, TJ, Light Fury, Madison & T'Pring :rtmo:
Forever in my heart, Gizmo, Tucker, Khayman and the rest of my babies over the :rbridge:

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believe it or not miracles do happen. I know God can do miracles and heal brodie completely.

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I am praying for Brodie. HUGS Chris!


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I took some pictures of Brodie last night that I thought I'd share. My little man had a good night. He was breathing well, he ate well and he played in his wheel and in his playhouse. If you look at the closeup, you can see the swelling on the right side of his face (the left side of the picture since he's looking at you) It also makes his nose look "off" like it is set at the wrong angle.

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Illusion, Malcom, Isabell, Annabelle, Zach, Isis, Aly & Indy
AND Miss Emmy & Miss Chloe kitties

:rbridge: My Angels: You are always in my heart.

You've flown to the rainbow
and wait there for me
Someday I will join you
together to be


Re: Poor Brodie [Re: the gliders angel] #976606
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Originally Posted By: the gliders angel
believe it or not miracles do happen.I know God can do miracles and heal brodie completely.


agree

Re: Poor Brodie [Re: hpyhwn2003] #976660
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Well I got the x-rays from my vet and I have to admit that I can't see anything. Of course it could be that I have NO idea of what I should be looking for. Anyway, here they are.

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Chris
Illusion, Malcom, Isabell, Annabelle, Zach, Isis, Aly & Indy
AND Miss Emmy & Miss Chloe kitties

:rbridge: My Angels: You are always in my heart.

You've flown to the rainbow
and wait there for me
Someday I will join you
together to be


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