thanks. I was worried it was something bad but he seems to be doing alright. I see no wierd reactions from holding him. the skin flap I guess is what you would call it seems to cause him no pain if I press down on it and it is loose so not full of anything. I am still going to be giving him shots every night as vet told me to though so no worries there. and yes cash was no object and I told the vet that when I brought my boy in. He asked how much of a budget I had and I told him as much as is needed for my little buddy. he just smiled and nodded his head.