Just a quick update: Buddy is improving (yeah!) although the spells remain frightening, their frequency is decreasing and happen mostly when he wakes up, drinks water or comes in from the cold (quick potty run). I think the zithro is starting to work. He remains quite a finicky eater - seems he'd rather be a "vacumn cleaner" looking for morsels than eat his own food. Anyhow, I did speak with a friend (another panic sufferer) whose dd is a VMD! The dd was able to provide consolation that I didn't have to worry about it transferring to my dd and what to watch for... We are keeping a close eye on Buddy & will be talking with the vet Monday. FWIW, the store has promised to pay for all treatment and dh is bringing in copies of the vet's diagnosis and the bills. I'm just sorry he's going through all this. And grateful to all of you who shared your own experience (including dealing with panic disorder) - it is so nice to know I'm not alone!
Cheryl |