P.S. -- Sorry I thnk I replied before seeing your reply to another person's question. It's GREAT to hear you carry him around in a basket! I think you're doing all you can and just be alert for signs of pain, make sure he's getting meds to keep him comfortable (anti-inflammatories taken with something to protect the stomach), and enjoy his remaining time with you.
Does he still enjoy being stroked? --- In [email protected], Helen Cunningham <helenfromsun@...> wrote: > > It sounds like you are caring for his physical needs, and that's wonderful. > If he seems healthy and happy, then you are doing the right thing. > > But I'm concerned to hear that he sits in one place all day! Why is that? > > > Why don't you carry him around with you? Chi's are pretty light. You > could get a baby Snuggly (that hangs on your stomach) or heck, just pick > him up and bring him to wherever you are ... I mean do YOU sit in one > place all day? OF COURSE HE'S BORED. He's probably feeling lonely and > left out of things, too. > > When my father was old and living with us, we only had one place for his > bed, and that was in the den next to the kitchen. LIttle privacy, but at > that age he didn't seem to care. He loved being in the middle of things. > > Please see to your sweet older dog's emotional needs as well as the the > physical. > > Give him a big hug and kiss for me. > > Helen > ------------------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Chihuahuas/ <*> Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional <*> To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Chihuahuas/join (Yahoo! ID required) <*> To change settings via email: [email protected] [email protected] <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [email protected] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
