17-Year-Old Dog Is Living The Best Life – She Spends All Day Taking Floating Naps
Chewie has spent nearly her whole life with the same family, and these days the 17-year-old dog has found a routine that suits her perfectly. After a health setback left her moving more slowly, hydrotherapy became the one thing she seemed to love even more than the rest of her day.
Jana Tuchin adopted Chewie after her husband unexpectedly died, and the dog stayed close through the grief and everything that came after. Now, with floaties under her and warm water around her, Chewie spends her pool sessions drifting off into the kind of nap most dogs would never want to end.
It is a sweet little reward for a dog who has already given her family so much.
Chewie was adopted by Jana Tuchin shortly after her husband unexpectedly passed away. She was a puppy back then.
Now she is a 17-year-old with health issues. She has trouble moving, and she is in hydrotherapy. She loves it!
Hydrotherapy is especially beneficial and involves swimming and exercising on an underwater treadmill. It has many advantages for all dogs, but it can have a particularly significant impact on older dogs by providing them with a pleasant, enjoyable way to move and exercise.
Why is hydrotherapy so effective? The explanation is straightforward: The buoyancy of the water reduces the strain on the dog's joints and permits pain-free movement.
During therapy, the dog moves its legs differently when swimming than when walking, increasing the range of motion and extending the muscles and joints. Additionally, the water provides resistance for muscle building.
The water is warm, which helps to increase vital blood flow to the muscles. Canine hydrotherapy can benefit a range of conditions, from muscle loss and joint pain to stress.
And if you need a wholesome break, see how the elderly dog peed while cuddling, Redditors loved it.
Watch her enjoying her session:
This is the life:
The floaties provide Chewie with a sense of independence in the pool by enabling her to completely unwind and let the water carry her around. In the winter, she typically swims twice a week, and in the summer, she swims almost every day.
She enjoys lounging in the water and taking naps there, but she also likes to play occasionally, demonstrating that no dog is ever too old to express its inner puppy.
“She gets revved up when I tug on her toy,” Tuchin said.
Her mom will continue to allow her to take floating naps as frequently as she can for the remainder of her golden years because they are so important to Chewie.
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