Unhealthy Attachment Disorder, A Monologue

I asked him to tell me a little bit about himself before we got into all the questions I had for him and all the answers he had for me, but he just sat there staring at the door. I asked if he was ready to get started and he said he was waiting for his wife. I don’t do couple’s therapy, so naturally I pointed this out and that’s when he told me she was bringing the dog.
Is that why he’s here to see me? Because of an unhealthy attachment disorder—with a dog? Should I consult a vet? How do I even broach the subject? I can’t ask him now, he’s gone out to wait for the dog. He’s not blind or deaf, so why a dog here, in my office? Truffle comes to work with me, yes, but Truffle has separation anxiety.  Today he’s at the groomer. I really hate to leave him there. If they don’t follow my detailed instructions to the letter, I could be picking up a very stressed out little doggie.
Truffle is my teacup Yorkie. He has chronic elevated enzymes resulting from an inflamed liver. Truffle’s liver cannot properly metabolize substances as it should. The exact cause cannot be known at this time.
If you’ve ever seen a Yorkie, then you know how adorable they are. Yes they are! People stop us on the street just to talk to him. They call him The Great Truffelini!He has a very fussy appetite. He didn’t eat for three days and fainted right there on the floor. I’ve tried all kinds of food. Roast chicken. Braised lamb. Beef brisket. Duck LeRánge. I cook it up and then put it in the freezer for a few minutes until it’s cool enough not to burn him, but warm enough for him to eat. He sniffs and walks away. Then I take out the next cut of meat and go through the whole thing again. I put out seven bowls of kibble and four varieties of meats so he has a nice selection.I had to eliminate all solvents, fertilizers, soil supplements and chemicals of any kind from the house. He was just heartbroken when I had to put his doggie pool away, but he can’t be exposed to the possibility of active bacteria or anesthesia will have to be administered in gas form via an oxygen mask. When we go on our walks we stay on the sidewalk and don’t go on any lawns or sniff any poo. 
Oh, my client has returned with his little dog, Lucy, a miniature Maltese. He says Lucy will be coming with him to all of his appointments. Can you imagine? This is a professional establishment!