BraveHeart news and new photos.

[jenluckenbach]

This news deserves a brand new thread!!

BraveHeart's kidney panel results were just given to me with the words "Don't give up yet!"

His BUN (normal is 10-30) was 180 and 1 week later is 103

His Creatine (normal is 0.3-2.1) was 8.2 and 1 week later is 5.3

His Phosphorous (normal is 3.4-8.5) was 20 and 1 week later is 13.3

So, even though these numbers are still quite high, they are moving in the right direction. And this was before he ate anything on his own.

Today, I was dissapointed that he had not eaten over night (like last night) but he ate some this afternoon and some this evening. (keep in mind I still am forcing him to eat more than he will eat on his own.

He still gets fluids once a day. And he gets a thyroid med twice a day.

Now on to the picture show

Sleeping baby


Begining to awaken



Move your tail so we can see your face!


Let the scritchies being!


AHHHHHH, thank you


I think I'll have a nibble.


Can you tell how I trimmed his fur? It is not a perfect groom, but it helps us keep him clean.

[columbine]

What a little sweetie! Mangia, bambino - give those kitty-kidneys the nutrition they need to get healthy!

Love, Columbine

[Scooter's Mom]

Wishing him well!
He's so handsome. Good luck on getting those numbers to go lower.

[phesina]

Oh, how sweeeeeet.... I think I'm in love.

God bless you, Jen, for all that you are doing for him.

[Catty1]

AWWWWW....what a sweetie!

Do you have his eyes so scrinched up with love for you that they can't be seen anymore?

Great news on the levels...he just might be around for a few years of scritchies yet!

[krazyaboutkatz]

I'm glad to see that his numbers are going down more towards the normal range. He sure is adorable. I hope to hear many more wonderful updates about him in the future.

[catfamily]

i think i am falling in love

if he starts eating on his own all the time and feels 100% better...he seems like he'll be easy to place...being so loveable and easy going, pretty too, even though he's older,i doubt you'll have a problem.
great job jen...i'm still sending prayers his way.

[GILL]

He is so beautiful . The crew and I so so so glade to hear that the numbers are going down.
THANK you for not giving up.

[cassiesmom]

AttaBoy, BraveHeart! You are so gorgeous! I love your face and your fluffy, flooffy tail.

[Barbara]

Oh Braveheart- you are so cute
And you are a little fighter- everything goes in the right direction! What a good boy you are

[Laura's Babies]

I can't see the pictures on this computer but I heard the news I came here looking for about this special handsome boy!! Came here JUST to check on him! GREAT!! May he continue to get better and better!!!

[Medusa]

My son's health is improving and so is Braveheart's. Life is good. I needed some good news like this. Here's praying that his numbers go down and his strength and appetite go up. Good job, Jen!

[kb2yjx]

Prayers pulled Raven thru, and now prayers for Braveheart!!! He is very cute!! Keep trying to eat and let the numbers drop!!!

[orangemm]

Yay for our Braveheart! Jen, you have pulled off another miracle with this boy!

[jennielynn1970]

oh that grumpy little face! I just love it! Glad his levels are getting better... you'll have him feeling better in no time!