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My senior dog with CHF is trembling. Is it pain? How to help him pass?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Cairn Terrier | Male | neutered | 14 years and 6 months old | 23 lbs

My 15 year old cairn has been diagnosed with congestive heart failure in Oct of '17. He's steadily declining and is now at the point of trembling. It's this pain causing the trembling? What can be done to help him cross over?

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Answered By Mara Howard, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on June 23rd, 2019

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. I'm so sorry to hear of the difficulties Robert is going through. Trembling in dogs can be due to a variety of reasons, including pain, weakness/muscle fatigue, or another underlying medical issue. If you believe that his quality of life has declined and you want to help him move on, I would recommend reaching out to your regular veterinarian to see what services they offer, or a local mobile euthanasia veterinarian that may be able to come to your home. My thoughts are with you through this difficult time.

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