MILO

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Milo: Milo is a sweet, affectionate friend that will make a lovely companion for right adopter. He will need someone patient, understanding of his history, committed to him being the only pet in the home, and able to follow a strict plan for a slow introduction to the house to help him be as successful as possible. His Ideal adopters will express an understanding that patience is the name of the game here, and that Milo will do best going as slow as possible. Milo has a grade 4/6 heart murmur. A heart murmur is an abnormal sound to the heart which can either indicate underlying heart disease or can be benign. An echocardiogram (ultrasound of the heart) is the only way to determine the significance of a heart murmur. Some heart conditions may require monitoring and medications, while others may not require treatment. Some heart conditions will worsen over time and some will not. It is recommended that the adopter see their primary care veterinarian to discuss further testing for the heart murmur. Henri has evidence of moderate dental disease and may benefit from dental cleaning, which may or may not include tooth extractions of the more severely affected teeth. Sedated oral exam or dental radiographs are needed to determine if extractions are indicated at this time. Follow up with a primary care veterinarian is recommended for ongoing dental health recommendations. Milo had a mildly elevated blood glucose on his lab work in shelter. Elevated blood glucose can occur in cats due to stress: however we also worry about diabetes, especially in overweight cats. Based on testing, our vets do not think Milo is diabetic, rather that he is stressed in the shelter environment. However, overweight cats are at risk of developing diabetes over time. Milo would do best in a low-stress home and with a family committed to helping him on his weight-loss journey! it is recommended that his adopter establishes a relationship with a primary care veterinarian to create a weight loss plan. Milo will need a slow introduction into his new home. He will need to start out in a pee-proof space, ideally a small, single room. This can be a small bedroom or larger bathroom or walk-in closet, but would ideally be a space where he can comfortably decompress after his transition out of the original home and shelter stay. The space should be easy to clean with enzymatic cleaners if an accident should happen. Adopters should be comfortable with confi

If you have any questions or would like to adopt MILO, please reach out to the adoption group directly. PetSmart Charities does not facilitate the adoption process. Thank you.