Senior care
Caring for two senior Chihuahuas
Hands-on routines with animated diagrams, plus what veterinary guidelines say about comfort, mobility, checkups and quality of life. Every claim links to its source.
Strength & balanceThe head-up weight shift from the video, plus vet-recommended home exercises.Pain, mobility & a comfortable homeSpotting hidden pain, traction, beds, bowls and why weight matters so much.Checkups & screeningsWhat the senior care guidelines recommend, and what to bring.The aging brainDISHAA signs of cognitive dysfunction and what helps at home.Food & waterHydration, staying lean and what “senior” on the bag really means.Heart health & sleeping breathsWhy Chihuahua hearts get extra attention, and how to count sleeping breaths when the vet asks.Quality of lifeThe HHHHHMM scale, how to score it, and how to use it kindly.When to call the vetEmergencies and same-day calls, in one place.
These guides are general education gathered from veterinary sources. They can’t replace an exam by Henri’s and Mizzy’s vet, who knows their history.