Your post scared me, I was worried until you
stated she was now able to relax and stop panting.

I am glad she is doing better.
The only times that Sheba (who is very independent)
was clingy, is when she is scared or feeling
real sick.
If she acts that way again today, I think the vet is
a good idea if you can not pin down that the cause
is from fear.

Rocky sends likes of hugs to his girl.