Friday 26 October 2012

Thank You, Thank You, Thank You.

I'm such a great believer in positive thinking, so thank you to everyone who has sent positive thoughts Archie's way. We've done it!


Archie isn't great at taking tablets, so I have to push it to the back of his throat and hope for the best. This morning didn't go my way. He bit in to his antibiotic, causing the powder inside the capsule to spill all over the floor.

It's important to finish the whole course of antibiotics, so I had to ring the vet and ask for another tablet in order to complete the course. I thought that as I would be visiting the surgery anyway, she could take a look at Archie and let me know how he's going on.

I'm absolutely delighted to tell you that it isn't a tumour. It's a really, really bad infection. So bad in fact that he needs an extra week on antibiotics and anti inflammatories, but we can live with that rather than the alternative.

I can't tell you all how much I appreciate the comments, emails, prayers and positive thoughts which have been winging our way this week. I truly believe that every thought sent our way has helped, so thank you all so very, very much.

Archie has been a really poorly doggy all week, but he seems to have turned the corner today. He's been a cheeky chappy, 90% back to what he's usually like, wanting lots of love, kisses and of course, food! We're on the road to recovery.

20 comments:

  1. I have tears of joy in my eyes. I am SOOOOOOOOOO delighted at this news. Just brilliant!

    Just concentrate on getting better Archie!

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  2. I am so pleased to read this!
    Big hugs to all.
    Lisa x

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  3. That's fabulous news Jo - so pleased for all of you!

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  4. I've only just caught up with your news. It nust have been a terribly worrying week. So pleased to hear that Archie has turned a corner and is getting better. Big hugs to you all. Jx

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  5. I've just played catch up and read about Archie - I'm sorry I missed sending some positive thoughts but I'm really pleased for you that he's going to be ok, its like having a child around when you've a Dog, they sneak up and get in your heart and before you know it they're family. Ours is getting older and showing it and I know how much of a worry they can be but also how much love and laughter they bring, glad he's on the mend, Helen x

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  6. So glad he is on the mend! More thoughts his way so it is speedy xx

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  7. That's wonderful news, Jo. You go, Archie! :o)

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  8. So glad to heat that Archie is slowly on the mend - what a relief that must be for you all! x

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  9. That's brilliant news, I've been thinking of you since your last post. So pleased he's on the right track to being 100% better. Love to you all. Amanda x

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  10. Great news for Archie.
    I always put the pet meds in a little piece of cheese.Works every time.
    Have a great weekend!
    Susan x

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  11. So glad to hear that it's not a tumor and that he's on the mend, will keep those good thoughts and prayers heading your way.

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  12. I am so happy that this is great news!! Yay Archie! I know this has been hard for you, I'm so very very pleased!

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  13. Also... Thank you for the comment on my blog about being positive, I truly agree with you and it does make all the difference in how you deal with every issue in life, though it's not always easy... our attitude really does matter!

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  14. That's such good news. Flighty xx

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  15. Great news Jo. So glad to hear he's on the mend xx

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  16. Jo, I'm so sorry, I've only just caught up with your blog. Thank god Archie is on the mend now, I know how special he is to you all. xxx

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  17. I am so pleased to hear Archie is on the mend and it wasn't a tumour..
    Big hugs to him x
    Magie

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  18. So pleased for you! Charlie was on antibiotics last week - he'd rolled on something which had irritated his skin. It was very trying to get him to take his tablets. The best thing we found was to put the tablet in some cheese.
    Really pleased Archie's OK.
    June

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  19. Oh goodness Jo, how did I miss these two posts. Poor Archie, that must have hurt, no wonder he's been feeling low. Does he tolerate dairy foods, only a few portions of sugar free natural yoghurt wouldn't go amiss when he's finished the anti b's, to restore all the good flora in his gut. Sorry, you probably know that ... I can't help myself, I was involved with a canine rescue and you get used to handing out advice. Just so please to read that he's better :D

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