Senior dog

So I have a 17 year old small dog. He's most Chihuahua but he's not a purebred.
He's in heart failure. He has mostly good days but a few bad. He's on 4 meds to help with the issue. But I wonder if there is any I could be doing at home to help keep him happy and healthy. What have you guys done to help your senior pups?

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Frostcloud · F

chihuahuas are tanks. i love them dearly

if you've gotten medicine for pup then i suspect your vet has told you everything you can do to make things easier for them. all he wants is your love

you should consider r/chihuahua on reddit. the people on it love their dogs and would love nothing more than to offer advice and support on yours

Arnoldjrmmer · 56-60, M

The best thing is to show them all the love you can. It is something that will make them ecstatic and we owe it to our most loyal friends.
It hurts us when they go but you will know they were happy.

Cigarguy101 · 41-45, M

@Arnoldjrmmer he is very loved and spoiled right now! He at least 7 dog bed and blankets around the house. His flavor place is his bed next to my daughter Brad bag chair but the fire place. I carry him up and down the stairs most of the time, he gets treats all the time. He wears sweater or hoodies to stay warm. We love him so much

Arnoldjrmmer · 56-60, M

@Cigarguy101 a person who loves animals has a core of goodness. Its one of the best parts of humanity that we can love other critters. They make it easier by the love they give back.

exexec · 61-69, C

Our beagle was 14 and had heart failure. We treated her for a year until it became difficult for her to get comfortable and breathe. Then we said goodbye. During her illness, we just made sure she was comfortable and received a lot of love.

itsok · 31-35, F

My 14 year old chihuahua is in heart failure. Which meds is yours on? And are they on a prescription food?

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Cigarguy101 · 41-45, M

@itsok I do remember that one it's called temaril p. It's helped him so much

itsok · 31-35, F

@Cigarguy101 oh weird, it says that one shouldn’t be given to dogs in congestive heart failure

Cigarguy101 · 41-45, M

@itsok really I'm going to have to call my vet today. Sad thing is it's helped him so much

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