Ooooh I’m such a doofus, I forgot to update on Rudy.

He had his scent gland removed on monday (23/11) as he had a small tumour which was just into the scabby stage. Vet made quite a neat job of it, and despite fiddling with it a fair bit at the beginning (which is understandable) and giving me nasty looks (which is also understandable), he’s doing quite well with it. Has scoffed down plenty of food and treats and seems none the worse for wear.
A couple of photos of the little soldier – there is more on the eGerbil forum, “Rudy’s Zip” (you need to be a member to view).

(be warned for belly shots)

Rudy and Donnie having a little plum after coming home from the vets – all three went at 8am, and were back by 12. :)

Donnie checking his dad is okay – he loves Rudy.

Benson slept from the moment they got home – he wasn’t too worried about Rudy.

And a couple of zipper shots.