Freddie

Freddie died today just after 13.00 hrs after being in Hampden Animal Hospital since last Wednesday week when he had a second thryoid removed.

He has been on a drip since the operation as his calcium levels didn't recover and he has had to take calcium tablets as his para-thyroids (which regulate his calcium) didn't operate as they should to control his system. Overnight his lungs became congested and filled with fluid and he was moved to an oxygen cage this morning. Despite the best efforts he had a seizure probably due to his heart having been weakened and damaged by his thyroid problems this year and last.
Jo visited him in the week and the nurses commented on how they spent loads of time with him as he was such a nice cat. He was well looked after to the end. We reckon he was 17, which is 3 years more than the average span for his breed.

We will really miss our little friend but we'll remember the happy cat we had and the affection we shared.