by CaringPathways | Jan 28, 2025 | Pet Euthanasia, Saying Goodbye
We know saying goodbye to your beloved furry family member is the hardest decision you will make. Our team at Caring Pathways created this playlist to help provide a calming and reflective atmosphere when that time comes š. A Pet Loss Grief Support Playlist We...
by CaringPathways | Aug 21, 2024 | Saying Goodbye, End of Life Pet Care, Pet Euthanasia, Euthanasia Appointment
So often in my work as an end-of-life care veterinarian, I bear witness to pet owners grappling with the decision to euthanize their pet. They express that, more than anything, they want to get the timing right. They donāt want their pet to suffer, and they also donāt...
by CaringPathways | Feb 15, 2024 | End of Life Pet Care, Pet Euthanasia
As a home hospice and euthanasia veterinarian, something I frequently hear from grieving pet parents is, āI was hoping sheād just die peacefully in her sleepā. We all hope for that. I think thatās the way any of us – dog, cat, human, or otherwise – would...
by CaringPathways | Jan 29, 2024 | Pet Euthanasia, Saying Goodbye, Senior Pet
Being the caregiver of a geriatric pet, or one who has received a life-limiting diagnosis can be difficult and scary. Challenges associated with caring for your special family member, adapting schedules to meet their needs, and fear of the unknown can all lead to...
by CaringPathways | Dec 5, 2023 | Pet Euthanasia
The decision to schedule a beloved pet’s peaceful transition involves a myriad of considerations, primarily centered around their quality of life. While evaluating quality of life warrants its own discussion, this article aims to explore additional factors...
by CaringPathways | Nov 15, 2021 | Pet Euthanasia, Pet Cancer, Senior Pet Tips, Senior Pet, Pet Hospice Care
Pet cancer visited our home for the first time the summer between my second and third years of vet school. Tuna, my beloved 5-year-old cat, was diagnosed with high grade, B cell intestinal lymphoma. As a veterinary student, I knew it was āthe bad one.ā We were swiftly...
