Aw sweet Charlie. Even if he does have to lose a toe, he'll be fine. But we're praying that he doesn't. And I can sympathize w/ya on the meanness issue. Everyone, including my vet, thinks Puddy is mean, although lately even my vet has said that she can be a lovey when she wants to. She's so sweet w/me but when she doesn't want to be messed with, she means it! It's probably that way w/Charlie, too. We know the real truth about our furkids, don't we? Hang in there and keep us posted.