Oh Melissa, I feel so bad for you and Anika. We will say prayers tonight that she begins feeling better soon...or at least that you are able to find out what is wrong, economically and quickly. When we had Little Bear, before she went to Gill's, she was doing the hard swallow thing. I believe in the end that it was just dehydration and once Gill took her to the vet and got her rehydrated it went away. Love and healing thoughts to all of you!