Quote Originally Posted by flipgirl
Kiri is not afraid of many things and it hasn't been thundering lately. But I find it strange that every once in a while, she'll start panting. She's a cross between a Shih-tzu x Bichon (I tried downloading a picture but it won't let me). And usually she's full of beans for most of the day but now she's lying down all day.
Because of that last sentance, I'd say a vet appointment is in order - a marked change of behavior can be a sign of illness.