Charlies surgery went fine. The abscess ran from the side of her little nose clear down through the gum. The teeth are fine. So they opened it all the way and cleaned it then left the bottom open to drain beside her teeth and gum. Marley had a barium x-ray that didn't turn anything up. This morning when the vet got in Marley was eating and drinking and wanting out of the cage NOW. Travis (Dr. Gratta) thinks the barium may have helped - seems it does help sometimes but they don't know why. I've asked that they dissect the stools and take another x-ray to see if the colon is still gassy and the intestines still bunched. So Marley didn't have surgery. Now he keeps knocking the bowls over and the water bottle off of the cage. He is "pacing" the cage and it takes two people to get in and out of it since he is feeling much better. His posture is back to normal. Both will come home this evening. Thanks to all that sent warm wishes and prayers. Hugs. tle [Posted in FML issue 1380]