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Thanks, that's really helpful to know.

I did wonder if he was just getting on a bit, but wasn't sure. I'm really not a calm person about things like pets getting old and I dread the idea of him getting ill or anything.

When I was trying to photograph him yesterday I had to keep lifting the paper stuff off the top of him and I did get to see him properly and he was walking in a kind of waddly way, with what looked like a football in his middle, which I didn't think was a very good sign. I might just be worrying about nothing of course. I have form for that. I will try to get him to the vet soon.

It should be easy, but I'm recovering from covid and my head spins, so I can't drive at the moment. I will need to get myself back together somehow.

It's really good to know that he is getting on for retirement years. I need to prepare my son for the idea that he might pop off at some point and having a clear idea of what's what, really helps with that.