Archie, a very elderly Maltese

A few months ago I was asked to relieve a dog sitter for a few days while my friend, the dog’s owner, was on an extended work trip abroad. Archie, a very elderly Maltese, has been part of my life since he was a puppy and I was happy to visit with him. His care consisted of many pills and drops for thyroid. His symptoms included wheezing, difficulty with walking due to leg pain as well as digestive problems. I was required to chop up little bits of chicken for his delicate stomach. 

When he arrived I was disturbed to see he could barely stand up and had a very sad look on his face. At their first meeting, Archie seemed to challenge Deborah Frenette to help him, and so Deborah felt moved to help. At that time I asked Deborah to find out what could be done to improve him. I felt my friend would be very distressed to see how Archie’s condition had deteriorated while she was away.

Deborah treated him for infectious agents in his legs as well as anxiety over his missing owner. Almost immediately there was an improvement in his breathing and stamina. We watched as the little fellow then used his energy to bark at the cat next door!  The next day were follow up treatments to kill more  bacteria and detoxify him.

He looked much happier after 24 hours; was alert and at least walking again. The next day, Archie actually ran to greet Deborah as she entered my house, we were both pleased with his mobility and cheerfulness!

The most amazing thing happened next though!

His owner returned and he developed a walnut sized boil directly over his lower spine, so she immediately took him to a veterinarian to see what action should be taken. It was successfully lanced and his little body drained of infectious agents that had caused so much pain.

Rapidly he regained energy and life force as well as much better use of his legs. There is still a smile on that dog’s face!

Alicia Keywan Toronto, Ontario September, 2008