Glen is ready to find his purr-fect home

 

After weeks of recovering from dental surgery and receiving laser therapy, Glen the cat is ready to find his purr-fect home this holiday season.

The sweet 5-year-old was the first Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV) cat to receive medical care at our new Leeu Naylor Medical Building on Nov. 11. The back of his mouth showed ulceration due to gingivitis, and his X-rays revealed a broken, unhealthy canine tooth. He was treated with antibiotics and had several teeth extracted to relieve his ulceration and inflammation.

Following his dental surgery, Glen received laser therapy to accelerate his healing and looked adorable in his goggles! Our medical staff gave him constant love and attention, fed him tasty canned food and surrounded him with soft toys. He quickly transformed from being a quiet, sick cat into a loving and playful boy. He had a lot going against him, but he is doing much better now and hopes to find his forever family soon!

Although Glen is FIV-positive, he is in good health. FIV is passed between cats via deep penetrating bite wounds from serious fighting, not the typical swatting or batting. Affected cats can become immunosuppressed and are more susceptible to other infectious diseases. This disease is incurable but many cats can live a regular life, especially if they receive regular veterinary check-ups, proper nutrition, and are not subjected to extra stress in their lives. Adopters should not worry about contracting FIV because it cannot be transmitted to humans.

Glen is now ready for adoption to a household without any other cat(s) or with other FIV-positive cats. He must be kept indoors to reduce the risk of exposure to other diseases. Adopters are encouraged to discuss any concerns with their veterinarian prior to adoption.

If you’re interested in giving Glen a loving home this holiday season, please submit an online adoption application at SAhumane.org/cats today.