Fears that Downing Street's chief mouser is unwell have been put to ease after a government official told ITV News that the cat is 'happy and healthy'. 

Larry the Cat 'happy and healthy' after reports that he was seriously unwell

Larry sits under a table after arriving at Downing Street 10 years ago

Britain’s chief mouser is celebrating 10 years prowling the corridors of political power at Number 10 Downing Street.

10 years of Larry the Downing Street cat in pictures 

It's been speculated the Prime Minister is hoping to get a dog for 10 Downing Street.

Could the PM's new pooch mean goodbye to Larry the cat?

Westminster cats Larry and Palmerston rule the roost in Downing Street, says former deputy prime minister Nick Clegg.

Cats come first in Downing Street says Nick Clegg

Number 10 has denied claims that Larry the Downing Street cat is disliked by the Cameron family following speculation in a new book.

Downing Street cat Larry 'disliked by Cameron family'

David Cameron hailed volunteers at Battersea Dogs and Cats Home but struggled to hold on to one little dog.

David Cameron struggles to hold on to dog during visit

While Blair and Brown kept their blows behind closed doors, the current residents of No 10 and 11 are seen brazenly brawling in the street.

Downing Street cat fight captured on camera

On a day where the PM has been questioned on whether he was a "man or mouse", Larry the No 10 cat has proven he is no friend of rodents.

Larry The Cat

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