Jaime,
Much better!
For close work I like to use a Stofen on a 580EX and underexpose the flash by 1.3stops. This would add a catchlight in the eye without effecting the overall exposure.
Although depending upon the animal (cats in particular), its too easy to get retina bounce and then the subject looks alien. Perhaps a small reflector or off lens axis flash would be enough to throw some light back in. Easier said than done with wild animals though.