Thanks so much for your words of understanding and encouragement...I THINK that Nicki's new food may be working better for him...but Travis got ahold of some and it upset his tummy...so have to pick up Nick's when I think Travis is active... Nicki goes Friday morning to find out what the little lump/bump is on his leg and maybe get them to clean out his ears so the ear mite goo will get IN there better... I have resigned myself that Travis is aging FAST, is half deaf and now just needs all my love and care as he can't give any, anymore... Wild Nicki traveled like a fast train all around the room this morning and I did ignore him...they are both sleeping now... I am also looking into some speach programs that may allow me to dictate things like this post out loud... save my arm... Dragon Naturally Speaking is the least expensive but YEARS ago when I tried it, it just would not learn my speech... have more research to do..but if I find something like this, I can become lots more active in the forums... THanks again, (and yes, they are worth it....I know Nicki is a TREASURE and he will eventually settle down a bit I think...the "teenage year" is the hardest...) Lyne

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