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Posted over 7 years ago
| Updated over 7 years ago
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My basic info
Breed
Domestic Shorthair
Color
Brown Tabby
Age
Adult
Sex
Male
Pet ID
–
Hair Length
short
My details
Shots current
Spayed / Neutered
Has special needs
My story
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Here's what the humans have to say about me:
Earl is very good cat. He is estimated to be about 7 years old. He isn't big on toys and tends to lose interest after a short amount of time. He'd rather lounge by a window or at the foot of your bed. He takes a little bit to warm up to you but doesn't have any major issues trusting anyone. He loves his head and chin scratches and if you scratch his upper shoulders you get a nice low rumble of a purr and it doesn't stop! Once you get Earl purring from pets and scratches he will usually beg for more. He only likes Temptations treats but be careful not to give him too many. He very much loves his corrugated scratcher and he loves the top seat of his cat tower. Earl is a great companion for someone who likes a cat who prefers to lounge but not necessarily in your lap but close by. He is affectionate and when he wants your attention he will come to you, but takes much content in just being in the room. He also loves being brushed and the furminator is his favorite.
Earl is diabetic. He gets 1.5 units of insulin twice a day after mealtimes which doesn't bother him in the least.. After spending a lot of time with Earl and really learning his condition we have discovered with the right environment, right diet and with someone able to take a glucose reading 2-3 times a week he can go periods of time without needing any insulin. So far Earl has been able to go up to 3 weeks not needing any insulin. We believe he may have some sensitivity on his feet and can only use certain litter to avoid too rough of a texture.
Earl also has Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV+), which is a cat-only disease that decreases the ability of the immune system to fight some infections. FIV+ is not easily passed between cats. It CANNOT be transmitted casually through shared litter boxes, water and food bowls, or when snuggling or playing. FIV is most commonly transmitted via deep bites during cat fights, the virus is present in the saliva of infected cats. With appropriate care and treatment of chronic conditions, most FIV+ cats live long, healthy and relatively symptom free lives.
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