I've never heard anyone in authority explain this. I'll have to ask a vet next time I see one.

He is feeling better. I think his feet still smart and he's working the comfort part of this h/c thing as much as he can. I don't care though. I'll be going to bed soon and he'll be cuddled up to me, purring.

I think that statue did have a bird in her mouth, and it really did remind me of my little serial killers at home.