by CaringPathways | Jul 20, 2026 | Comfort Care, Early Care and Planning for Aging Pets, Pet Hospice Care
If you are reading this, chances are you love your pet deeply, and you may be wondering what the road ahead looks like. Maybe your veterinarian has mentioned comfort care, sometimes called pet hospice, or perhaps you have noticed changes in your pet that have left you...
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 | Jan 21, 2026 | Comfort Care, End of Life Pet Care, Senior Pet Tips, Senior Pet, Pet Safety
Written by: Dr. Alex Schaeffer, Lead Caring Pathways Veterinarian Living in Charlotte Apartments With Pets Charlotte is full of lively events, educational museums, diverse restaurants, and—as with any city with towering skyscrapers… stairs. Navigating the city...
by CaringPathways | Oct 10, 2025 | Pet Diseases, Early Care and Planning for Aging Pets, Quality of Life, Comfort Care
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...
