[HELP] Advice for the care of a frail 14yo chihuahua.Dog Talks

Rescued from craigslist after the ad broke our hearts. Previous owners say he's been living in the garage for a couple years to separate him from their children who pestered him too much. After a vet appointment it was recommended to have his remaining teeth removed but thankfully there's no heartworms or parasites to worry about.

He still walks around but hardly has an appetite. Not sure if it's just depression from being put in a new environment with total strangers. Though we may see an improvement once his painful teeth are gone.

I'm open to any advice from people who've nursed an old dog till the end of their life. How can I make sure he's as comfortable as possible?

For now we have soft food available to him 24/7, we also water it down to make sure he's getting enough fluids. He doesn't seem interested in eating or drinking at the moment.

We're going to get him a sweater since he's a shiverer. That's all I can think of for the moment.

Submitted October 29, 2020 at 02:16AM by strikelist https://ift.tt/3kH0bOM