THE REAL FIGGS 17TH BIRTHDAY

The real Figgs has just turned 17 years old. He was born on the 12th April 2002. In human years that would make him 84 years of age which means that if he was human he would be an elderly gentleman. I remember the day we first met him. He was only a few days old. The tiniest grey kitten sitting with his mum Blissy and his siblings. We were given the opportunity of giving him a home and we jumped at the chance. He stayed with his mum for a few months before he came to us. And would you believe that his mum is still alive today.

We don't see him like an elderly cat at all as he is still very active and has the cutest kitten-like face and sparkling green eyes just like our magical cat Figgs.

But, last year we had to take him to the vets as he was struggling to walk, was very unstable and lost one of his wisdom teeth. We were very worried about him, but like a miracle he made a full recovery. We have however,  noticed a decline in his hearing and during a visit to the vets he was diagnosed with having high blood pressure and is now on regular medication for it. Our feline friends like humans can get ill especially as they get older so it's really important to keep an eye on their mood, eating, sleeping and toileting habits. An early detection of any disease is vital for their treatment and recovery.

Tiggs, the real Figgs is a very important part of our family. He helped Holly when she wasn't well and he is always around to give love, comfort, play or just to look good :) and he continues to be the main inspiration behind the Hollie and Figgs books.

I wanted to share some videos and photographs we took of him on his very special 17th birthday.

He was given some catty birthday presents. He had special organic food, treats and a cute toy. Wish him a very happy birthday and send your love his way and he will send a big 'meow` back to you.