‘Live’ Kelly Ripa Gives Update On Elderly Dog Chewie’s Health

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Live With Kelly And Mark host, Kelly Ripa has been raw and honest about her struggle with knowing how to handle an aging dog. Now, she gives fans an update on her and Mark Consuelos’ elderly dog, Chewie.

Kelly Ripa And Mark Consuelos Have Decisions Ahead

Many fans know that Live With Kelly And Mark host, Kelly Ripa has been tortured by the decision of what to do for her sweet elderly dog, Chewie. In response, producer, Michael Gelman, has been very supportive of helping Mark Consuelos and Kelly through this tough time. After she initially told fans Chewie wasn’t doing well, many fans sent advice about the difficult journey they were on. But Kelly gave fans an update on Chewie during the January 29 episode of Live. Immediately, she reassured everyone that first and foremost, Chewie was okay, but something remarkable happened.

Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos - Live With Kelly And Mark
Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos – Live With Kelly And Mark

Kelly Ripa Gives Update On Elderly Dog Chewie’s Health

On air, Live host, Kelly Ripa, brought up her adorable Chewie and gave fans an update on her health. Surprisingly, Kelly was happy to report Chewie was acting more like herself than she had in weeks. She proclaimed Chewie did something “extraordinary” but followed it by saying it wouldn’t sound that way to many people. However, she added, “If you’re a pet owner, you know, you know.” Kelly proceeds to say the night before, “She lifted her own crotch.”

Kelly Ripa's elderly dog, Chewie. - Live With Kelly And Mark
Kelly Ripa’s elderly dog, Chewie. – Live With Kelly And Mark

Since Kelly has watched her dog “slow down” drastically, this was a huge encouragement. Furthermore, she said it was a “massive thing.” Kelly adds, “She started self-cleaning, and then she curled up next to me and cuddled and started doing her thing where she edges me off the bed little by little all night, so I wind up sort of falling off the bed.” Even if it can be slightly annoying, Kelly was so glad to see her little dog return to her normalcy. Kelly says, “But I didn’t care because it had been so long that she acted like herself.”

Cherish The Moments

Likewise, Live host, Mark Consuelos, echoed that he spent some quality time with Chewie at 5 a.m. when she wanted outside to go to the bathroom. He understands these are “fleeting” moments and just tries to appreciate the time he has with Chewie. Before this, Kelly Ripa had talked about how heartbreaking it has been not knowing what to do. She doesn’t want Chewie to suffer. Since her small quirks haven’t been present, it is difficult for Kelly to see her deteriorate.

Have you seen an aging animal go through similar stages? Do you know what Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos should expect from here? Are you glad they are updating the Live audience? Drop your comments below.

Bonnie Kaiser-Gambill

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