Spoke with Dr. Ascher late last evening. She feels that as long as Raven keeps eating the way she is now, she will do better that putting her on any meds. I had to think thru what she said, and physiology-wise, it made sense. If Raven eats, her gall bladder empties and will not obstruct. The way Raven is eating(devouring is a better word), she could use two gallbladders!!! Dr. A does not think that surgery is an option for Raven(which I was glad to hear). I also sent a fax to our homeopathic vet, who is going to send me some remedies for Raven. Both vets agreed NO PREDNISONE!!! Raven seems very happy, comfortable, FIESTY, and is playing with Barry as I write!!! We added a teeny bit of tumeric to her food. That is used to help increase circulation and is also used to treat cancer. Both vets feel it cannot hurt. So for now, a big WHEW!!!! Sandra