A dog owner from California has shared the way he cares for his disabled senior dog before bedtime—and the video has left users on social media feeling emotional.

The viral TikTok clip, shared in November under the username @darrenandlittlemiss4ever, shows the poster, 28-year-old Darren Stewart, giving his pup, Little Miss, a warm bath before bed, holding her head up as she enjoys the feeling of the warm water on her body.

"This is Little Miss and she is my disabled childhood dog. I'd do anything for her. The warm baths are really good for her muscles and joints. Makes her sleepy too. She's the cutest little thing isn't she," the caption read.

Stewart told Newsweek that his 16-year-old pup needs warm baths to sleep well at night, and for him they're a great bonding experience rather than a chore.

"I don't feel like I'm doing anything special, like a lot of people tell me, I'm just taking care of an old dog like everyone should when their pets get to this age. It's all about love. And I'd do anything for my Little Miss," he said.

Little Miss used to be a very active and playful dog. However, in May 2024 she had a stroke, which changed her entire life. Now her owner is spoiling her rotten, making sure she feels loved and comforted for the rest of her life.

A Vester article medically reviewed by Dr. Jenna Thebeau says that strokes happen when blood stops flowing to part of the animal's brain, which can happen when blood vessels are obstructed, in the case of an ischemic stroke, or when they are ruptured, in the case of a hemorrhagic stroke.

Strokes are considered medical emergencies and treatment should be instituted within 3 hours of onset of symptoms for the best outcome, according to the veterinarian website.

These episodes occur without warning, generally concerning older dogs and those with a chronic metabolic disorder. However, about 50 percent of strokes in dogs have no identifiable underlying cause.

Signs that your pup is having a stroke, as reported by veterinarian and neurological services SEVN, include walking in circles, having seizures, showing behavioral changes, pressing their head against hard surfaces, and blindness among others.

The video quickly went viral on social media, receiving over 3.7 million views and 400,000 likes on the platform so far.

One user, Heavyweight, commented: "She's still with you because of all that love. She doesn't want you to leave."

Nick said: "My wife and I snuggled our 17 year old mini-dachshund the same way and treated her like a princess. She's no longer with us. Love your pup as hard as you can, for us."

Flicker added: "Your a beautiful Human , you. Loved till her time. No matter what Love she. Feels."

Wildcrafter wrote: "Such trust."

Do you have funny and adorable videos or pictures of your pet you want to share? Send them to life@newsweek.com with some details about your best friend and they could appear in our Pet of the Week lineup.