Tinsel
Wise Old Thumper
Poor Elf has been holding his front feet up and sure enough I checked and all four paws seem to be painful/affected (slightly red/less fur/one infected-looking). Inevitably, he's a mini-rex. I suspect arthritis too as his fur seems ungroomed so have given metacam and am waiting for vet to ring back. He free ranges 24/7 in a large secure garden so am wondering what else can be done as flooring can't be changed.