Javi

Hi! I’m Javi, a big mushball loverboy-just purrfection!! I showed up as a stray one day at the Goodyear Auto Service Store in Eatontown. The nice staff fed me but grew concerned when they noticed wounds on my back and mouth. They brought me to the shelter so I could get the medical care I needed.

It turns out, I have Eosinophilic Granuloma Complex. Cats with this condition present with Eosinophilic Granulomas, which are lesions that typically show up in and/or around the mouth as well as the stomach and/or hind legs.

The exact cause of Eosinophilic Granuloma Complex in cats is unknown. Some research studies suggest that an allergic response (hypersensitivity reaction) may be involved and is more likely in cases that are recurrent. Other studies suggest that the condition may at least be partially genetic or inherited.

There are different ways to treat the condition I have such as medication and/or a hypoallergenic diet. In my case, a course of steroids has worked beautifully! Although the lesions aren’t completely resolved, they have greatly improved.

I am also FIV+. FIV stands for Feline Immunodeficiency Virus and means that my immune system is weaker than a cat without FIV. Being FIV+ does not affect my quality of life one bit. With an FIV+ cat, the most important thing is to try to avoid unnecessary stressors as well as other cats that are sick, since FIV+ cats are more likely to catch an illness if they are exposed to it.

I know that my medical “issues” will make it harder for me to find my forever home but I’m hoping you’ll look past them and see the absolute lovebug hunk that I am!!

Me in a nutshell: I am about 7 years young. I absolutely love to be petted, kissed, cuddled, held and loved. I’ve never lived with another animal but it’s something I would absolutely consider if it means I get to go home with YOU!!!