RE: Where do I shoot the thing?
Some good reading would be the Recovery thread at the top of the 1st page. It may help you out after the shot.
I usually aim a little lower than mid body. Because a deers first reaction is to drop. If it doesn't you hit the heart or bottom of the lungs. If it does you are still in the lungs anyway.
Good luck and HOPEFULLY you find a cure for the problem.
Whooooooops the recovery thread isn't there anymore. You can probably find it with a search.