Just updating......Rusty got his stitches out today! Woohoo

They said he is healing nicely. They still didn't seem to think much of the emu oil idea, but I am going to try it anyway. I also found out that my normal vet is a new grandmother, so that is where she has been....I remember her mentioning that she was going to be a grandmother around Christmas time, but I didn't know when...anyway, she is coming back on Monday! Thank goodness!
Thanks again for all your thoughts and kind words...it really means a lot!