You have every right to cry and be upset this is YOUR baby becoming a senior girl, and with that comes the things old age brings along with it. She looks like a very regal old girl that still wants to be queen of her castle. I don't have alot of help to offer and I'm sure someone will come along with some helpful tips. It could very well be that her eyes and ears are going and she is being startled by this, could she be in pain from her cysts, if you put warm compresses does that help to relieve them? What has your vet said? Is she still active and eating playing etc...(IMO) I would keep her away from your childcare kids while they are at your home for her and their safety(it's one thing if she bites your child its another if she bites someone elses (how old is your child, and the ones in your care?) Rachel I feel you pain as my old man turned 13 in Dec, his eyes and ears are gone, and he has good and bad days. Wishing you all the best keep us posted, sending you a hug ~ Kim