Being master of the house and being so ill and unable to boss everyone about as normal he had to find a way to let you know that he was still in command.:(
Yes, cats can turn grey after a major operation, especially at his age.................. and shed fur by the handful when recovering, but as long as hes replacing it with lovely healthy fur, there is no problem. I hope he will be his same old self again soon - he may act a little more aged; a little more sedate but with a little time and putting back on the weight he lost hell soon look like his lovely portrait again.:)
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