Thank you all!

Yes, Crystal, Marlin IS feeling better, not back to his old self as yet but definitely improved. And he has resigned himself to sleeping on the beds on the floor. He makes it clear it is a HUGE sacrifice being down there lol.

Marlin is a vocal boy. He was "silent" for almost 4 whole days. The first time he barked (at a kitty running past him, naturally) I was thrilled! He is on his way back and recovering.

I got the food dish up no problem, still working on the water fountain. Everything I try is too high for little Ozzy to reach ha ha. I prefer not to buy one of the raised dishes, as everyone is used to the fountain and the flowing water. Plus it holds quite a bit so I only have to fill it once per day.

We are going through plenty of deli turkey, with Marlin and Sugar both on pills just now. Of course, Lacey and Ozzy HAVE to have some turkey each time as well lol. So three times per day they are all lined up in the kitchen. Actually, they all come each time I OPEN the fridge door, as you never know, mom COULD be getting the turkey out!

I will have to look into specific measurements as he really does want back up on Dad's bed, once he is permitted to use stairs again.