Lulu's Story

Dog's often know more than we do.

Even though they can't talk they find a way to let us know.

Lulu was 11 years old and things were looking like she would not live to see another week.

This story is a wonderful one as Lulu was and still is quite a special dog.  

Even though she was very very sick, she still found the will to let her folks know that she was going to make it through!

Taffy's Story about Lulu:

Our beloved wire fox terrier, Sara passed away in 2014 . We brought her little body home, wrapped her in a blanket with a couple of toys, and buried her in our backyard under a hydrangea bush.

The very next day, my husband said, “I’ve been online. I can’t live without a dog.” 

He had taken Sara everywhere—she was his copilot. So, my husband had found a breeder for wire fox terriers in Missouri. 

I felt it was too early to get another dog. "How could we possibly replace Sara?"  My husband was insistent. 

That weekend, I thought, “If.. if … we ever got another dog, I’d love to call her Lulu  [after a dear friend’s terrier]. That evening, I had a dream where my brother Peter and my deceased dog Sara visited me. Somehow, when I awoke, I knew everything would be fine.

I called the breeder, who introduced herself as Joy! I told her what a beautiful name and shared my story. I said, “I realize you only have males—could we be put on a waiting list for a female?” Joy replied: “Actually, we have one. The prospective owners couldn’t get financing. You can have her. By the way, her name is Lulu!” 

We’re all thinking the same thing right now.  😃

Three days later, with my brother’s help, we picked Lulu up in Boston and brought her home on the ferry to our island, 30 miles out to sea.

I began researching holistic vet care. With the help of various books, I knew Lulu wouldn’t be going to a conventional vet except for essentials. 

In September of 2025, Lulu was visibly not herself—drinking lots of water (very unusual for her), wetting indoors, shaking as if cold, low energy, and seeming depressed. The vet suspected kidney issues or cystitis. A few days passed, and Lulu wasn’t improving. Her spirit was fading, and she began limping on her left hind leg. 

She was given doxycycline for 30 days, but by then Lulu wasn’t eating. We spoon-fed her to get the doxy down. On 9/15, a second vet diagnosed a bad ear infection and said to continue the doxy with steroid and antibiotic ear washes. Lulu worsened. Our veterinarian suggested that it wasn’t fair to keep her alive for us. You see, by this time, we were carrying her outside to relieve herself and inside to rest on our bed. She did not move at all by herself and did not eat.

The day after the third vet visit, we took her to her favorite place. Of course we had to carry her and she just stood there and collapsed. We were both crying, knowing her time was near. 

I had made the first appointment I could get with Dr.Deva Khalsa and it was later that day. We felt it was time to put her down. Lulu had no energy left. 

As Lulu lay in the kitchen- I had Dr. Khalsa on speakerphone and Lulu could hear her voice and listen in. 

Amazingly, as we were in the process of telling Dr. Khalsa that we thought it was too late and Lulu was too far gone and we decided to let her go on the advice of our local veterinarian.................... and I still cannot understand how this dog who could not get up did this…… but the moment I rolled a ball on the floor, Lulu perked up and chased it.  It was seemingly impossible. 

I think it was with the help of hearing Dr. Khalsa’s positive voice. 

Dr. Khalsa brought hope back into our lives! 

After reviewing the bloodwork, she diagnosed Lulu with hypothyroidism and explained how important the thyroid is . She also said her previously diagnosed Lyme wasn’t, in fact, an active infection but a memory.  Dr. Khalsa did say that Lulu did have a bad infection, too.

Dr. Khalsa was amazing. She called in prescriptions to the local pharmacy to get us started on Lulu’s treatment quickly and saved us money by using Chewy later on.  She homeopathically prescribed for Lulu her constitutional remedy, Phosphorus, along another one for debility and weakness.  

Lulu was so very sick and could barely move and it did take a few days for Dr. Khalsa's ministrations to take hold.  Two days after we began the treatment we were still very uncertain that she could make it through. She could barely get up.  We took her to the beach for a 'last time' visit, thinking, "We tried our best."

Once again, she told us that she was going to make it because.............. she did this!

Watch the video below.. and keep watching till you see her roll and bark

It was  a sign that we had to keep going!

Lulu grew stronger little by little every day and is now acting like she’s six! 

It’s been two months now, and Lulu has more energy than ever!

 She plays with one- and two-year-old paw friends and keeps up with them. 

At Thanksgiving, traveling off-island, she chased a two-year-old cockapoo and a ten-month-old mutt around the house and outside. 

Yesterday, we walked over four miles in the moors and on the beach. 

Lulu never tired—running up and down steep dunes continuously, hoping for a treat. I literally had to crawl up because of the steepness! 

Her life force is back thanks to Dr. Khalsa. 

We’re currently doing the Allergy Elimination 4 Pets protocol, as many of her symptoms are/were allergy-related. 

We are forever grateful for having Dr. Khalsa in our lives. 

Everyone I meet who has pets, I share Lulu’s story and recommend Dr. Khalsa, who has a true gift for healing our furry friends—with love.

Here's the RUB. It wasn't a lot of medication or numerous homeopathic remedies. It was simple, straightforward and quickly effective...and now she is truly better than ever!!