Hi All!! A long first message..... I am a new subscriber to FML and find it both entertaining and informative. I have two of the little guys..Puff (albino)..and Cocoa (brown, for want of a better description). Cocoa is in sad shape...he is believed to be about 21/2 to 3 years old, and was suffering from a urinary tract blockage. Unfortunately, he had to undergo two procedures, one to insert a catheter to empty his bladder and the next day surgery to flush the bladder. The vet had taken x-rays in the past but saw nothing there. As it turns out the blockage was caused by sand like material that blocked the ureter, etc. We saw the little guy today and he is not eating or drinking...quite lifeless to be factual about it...he had surgery on Friday and is still at the vet's office on an IV. The vet thinks the bladder tissue may be necrotic (or dying). We really don't know what to do at this point... should we let nature take its course or put him down. An awfully tough decision....Puff really misses his bud. They have been together since they were kits. Any thoughts from anyone would be appreciated!!! Thanks.Joe..Allan (child)..Puff (white fuzzy)..and Cocoa (brown fuzzy). [Posted in FML issue 1256]