by CaringPathways | Jun 22, 2026 | Comfort Care, Early Care and Planning for Aging Pets, Senior Pet Tips, Senior Pet
As our beloved dogs and cats age, even simple weather changes can have a greater impact on their comfort and quality of life. Summer can be especially challenging for senior pets. Changes in mobility, heat tolerance, breathing, appetite, and anxiety may become more...
by CaringPathways | Apr 24, 2026 | Client Care Team
Reaching out for end-of-life care for a beloved pet is never easy. For many families, the first phone call comes during a time of uncertainty, grief, guilt, fear, or heartbreak. In those moments, what families need is not just information. They need someone who will...
by CaringPathways | Apr 23, 2026 | Quality of Life, Early Care and Planning for Aging Pets, Senior Pet
Written by Dr. Nicole Masterson, Veterinarian, Caring Pathways Senior cats often communicate changes very quietly. As someone who has spent many years caring for cats, I know how easy it can be to miss the subtle signs that a cat’s quality of life may be changing....
by CaringPathways | Apr 8, 2026 | Pet Euthanasia, Euthanasia Appointment, Saying Goodbye
What Families Should Know About Public or Outdoor Pet Euthanasia Settings Written by the Caring Pathways Medical Advisory Board Some families consider having their pet’s euthanasia take place outdoors or in a meaningful public location, such as a park, trail, or other...
by CaringPathways | Mar 4, 2026 | Early Care and Planning for Aging Pets, Bucket List, Senior Pet Tips, Pet Mobility
Written by: Dr. Alex Schaeffer, Caring Pathways Lead Veterinarian An Introduction to Zucker D. Dog (The D. stands for Dog) In my first semester of veterinary school, during final exam season, I had this very bright, somewhat chaotic idea to “go look” at an adoptable...
