hey everyone thanks for all of your inout on oscar. today his poop is not all black and tarry, it is really dark brown. i let him out of the cage and after he went to the bathroom he drags his but on the floor. he seems to be doing a little better. i live in hermiston, oregon. on the vet issue i might get some help from a couple in richland when i call them. or i will end up driving to portland probably thursday. so again thanks for all your help if you have any more email me [log in to unmask] BOYD [Posted in FML issue 4189]