by CaringPathways | Oct 10, 2025 | Quality of Life, Comfort Care, Early Care and Planning for Aging Pets, Pet Diseases
Written by: Dr. Mavi Graves, Caring Pathways Veterinarian I was recently at a euthanasia appointment for a beautiful, tiny Shiba Inu named Timmy. The family had rescued Timmy about five years ago after learning he had been a sire in a puppy mill and had spent most of...
by CaringPathways | Sep 5, 2025 | Early Care and Planning for Aging Pets, Comfort Care
Watching a beloved pet grow older or cope with serious illness can be heartbreaking. You may find yourself wondering: Are they comfortable? Am I doing enough for them? These are natural, loving questions, and you don’t have to face them alone. In-home comfort care for...
by CaringPathways | Jun 5, 2025 | Early Care and Planning for Aging Pets, Comfort Care, Pet Hospice Care
As your beloved dog enters their golden years, you may begin to notice subtle changes: slower walks, more naps, or moments of confusion. Are these signs of normal aging, or is your companion in discomfort? This guide to comfort care for senior dogs will help you...
by CaringPathways | Apr 18, 2025 | Comfort Care, Quality of Life, Senior Pet Tips
As cats age, they may experience discomfort from arthritis, cognitive decline, or other chronic conditions. Because cats instinctively hide pain, it can be difficult to recognize when they need help. Veterinary comfort care assessments focus on comfort and quality of...
by CaringPathways | Apr 4, 2025 | Pet Safety, Early Care and Planning for Aging Pets, Senior Pet Tips, Pet Mobility
Spring brings thoughts of blooming gardens, walks in the rain, and evenings on the patio. As springtime approaches and you do a spring cleaning of your home and garden, it’s also a great time to get your pet springtime-ready. While most younger pets bounce into...
