thanx. shes doing really well now. i still have her in the hospital tank. i soak her 2ice daily and she has a water dish for her to soak in as well. i think im going to wait until her cut is fully heals b4 i put her back in the tuetle box. wat do u think? the vet techs just instructed me on how to giv her meds and thats all. it didnt hit me till later that i shouldve askd about the after care.