Mrs Munday said her cat, known as Waddy, "is not as active as he was".

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Ms Munday said she acquired the "very poorly" cat, known as Waddy, from a vet in De Parys Avenue.

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Waddy suffers from hyperthyroidism but Ms Munday said he "is still going" strong.

BBC: Bedford cat set to be recognised as the "oldest in the UK"

Vet Gill Monsell who treats Waddy at Acorn House said he suffered from hyperthyroidism and was "certainly the oldest cat on its books at the moment".

BBC: Bedford cat which was 'runt of the litter' turns 27