Sounds like Augie is coming along beautifully. Just don't make too many changes to quickly and set him back hon, it's all about patience with these lovely creatures.

You were right to put in a guard when it comes to anything they can access that is hot. I've posted this picture of our Orlah many times but it always serves as a warning. She's a lovely big female but will carry these scars all her life. Whatever happened before we owned her, our vet feels the injury was from an unprotected heating light and is amazed that Orlah didn't die from shock or infection as quite a lot of her back must have been stripped of skin at the time to leave such a long scar.



Safety should always be first.