That swelling up under the vent scale is definitely something I was going to watch. I think some of that swelling is from him dragging the whole thing around, another reason I wanted it clipped off quickly.

I dabbed a bit more betadine solution on it after I clipped it. I may put some antibiotic ointment on tomorrow, depending on how it looks.

His appetite is fine, I fed him a bit yesterday and he was looking for more...