I'd like to thank everyone for suggestions on how to deal with Gonzo's inability to get around & use a litterpan anymore. We've tried a couple of the suggestions - hopefully we'll have the rug situation more in control soon. Since his rear has been lying down on its side when he's been going to the bathroom - he's been getting washed quite a bit. I just gave him his nightly "fanny washing" and I think I may have discovered at least part of the problem... I'll try to describe what I saw. When Gonzo's soaking wet & I'm holding him so that his back end is hanging, you can see his bones pretty well. In the area of his back where I think his hips are - on the right side there is a hard round bump the size and shape of a marble. There isn't anything even close to this on his left. Also, he holds his right leg funny - in this same position (hanging) his right leg is kinda bent, won't straighten on its own, & is a good inch higher than the other. And you may or maynot remember that we noticed he has *NO* muscle on his right leg. So - if this is what is causing him to have sooo much trouble getting around A) what is it & B) how can I make him more comfortable so maybe he can get around better???? Andi [Posted in FML issue 1452]