Permit me to thank everyone for their kind words. We are taking it day by day, I suggest investing in paper towel equities. He was unwell possibly unrelated or tangential for a couple of days but ate some tonight and is resting comfortably. Today I was told not at this time to stimulate him by getting a mobility aide and taking him out. Pity because the sight of a pretty girl perks him up remarkably, and helps his Dad too. He actually has always liked going to the Vet, remarkable beast.