Kelly Ripa shared that her 17-year-old dog Chewie had a great night — she was able to self-clean and seemed her usual perky self. In recent months, Chewie has seemed disoriented and not very present in the moment.

During January 14th's episode of Live with Kelly and Mark, co-hosts Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos discussed their family's two dogs and revealed that the eldest is slowing down in her old age. The couple explained that the almost 18-year-old dog named 'Chewie' has been deteriorating for a while.

Kelly Ripa is giving fans an update on her family's senior dog, Chewie. After getting emotional during a recent episode of Live with Kelly and Mark over her 17-year-old dog's deteriorating health, Ripa, 54, had a positive update to share during the show's latest broadcast.

Apparently talent runs in Kelly Ripa 's family! The Live! host recently gave fans a rare glimpse at one of her extended family members while posting a video of her nephew Sergio Ripa to promote his band,