Daniella,

One thing I forgot is diet. You are eating differently in Ventura than you did in MI, and that could be the root of your health troubles. May I suggest you make a special effort to eat healthy: veggies, fruit, whole grain, good protein and a minimum of starch and sugar.

You might also try a powerful B-complex a day (I take 2 B-50 pills daily, but then I'm a lot older than you).

One or two fish oil caps a day will do wonders for your skin and complexion, and is a powerful anti-inflammatory. I take Costo brand, but any 1,000 mg. will do. Take it at the start of meals to avoid fishy burps which are a real bummer. It may bother you for a while until the fish oil itself heals and strengthens your stomach lining, about 2 weeks (thanks to Mrsd for that explanation). If it is too irritating at first, try 250 or 500 mg. caps until you're used to them and your stomach heals.

I gave fish oil caps with each feeding to my last three large dogs. Two lived to 17 and one to 16. Also, we feed our dogs quality foods, keep them lean, and exercise them and ourselves every day.

You're in my and my wife's thoughts and prayers.