Arguably the second most special cat in the world, Munchie suffers from hypoparathyroidism.
Only one other cat has ever been diagnosed with the condition, making Munchie something of a rarity.
More common in humans
Hypoparathyroidism affects the levels of thyroxine hormone in the body. It is commonly seen in humans. For an animal to grow bigger, thyroxine must ‘talk’ to the pituitary gland at the base of the skull.
It affects between two and five people in every 100 in the UK.
Munchie is in good hands
In Munchie's case, he will grow no bigger than he is. But as he gets older, he will suffer from reduced bone density. Munchie has to be administered with vitamins in order for him to stay healthy.
Emily remains optimistic about the future, and is determined to care for Munchie as best as she can.
