Hello ModestGoddess: Pets are very special. We have a small dog who is the light of our lives. So I can understand how you feel. Anytime he seems to be "under the weather", so to speak, we worry until he appears to be feeling better. I don't know as I have any particularly useful suggestions for you here. But I saw that this is your first post here on PC. So... welcome to PsychCentral… from the Skeezyks! I hope you find the time you spend here to be of benefit.

PsychCentral is a great place to get information as well as support for mental health issues. There are many knowledgeable & caring members here. The more you post, & reply to other members’ posts, the more a part of the community you will become. Plus there are social groups you can join & chat rooms where you’ll be able to connect with other PC members in real time (once your first 5 posts have been reviewed & approved.) Lots of great stuff! So please keep posting!