Well when he arrived it was very difficult to get him to eat, I e-mailed his former owner before he went to Canada and asked what the fav food was, he did mention that food was a problem. The vet seems to think it was a long standing problem. As you know cats are very good at hiding certain illnesses until the last minute. At least his former owner went away from the UK happy, and indeed Frodo and Sam have enjoyed the short time they have been here. Hopefully Frodo will continue to enjoy a few more years yet.