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Consultation Recommendation

Based on the answers you provided on the Pathway to Care Assessment, we would recommend our TeleAdvice or In-Home Consultation services. To schedule a TeleAdvice appointment, simply click on the chat icon in the bottom right corner of this webpage.

Below, you will find our recommended next steps to consider at this time as well as other helpful resources. Please contact our compassionate client relations team if you have any questions or need further discussion on our services: (720) 287-2553.

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Next Steps to Consider

Our purpose for providing these consultation services is to walk hand-in-hand with you and your pet on this difficult journey. The services recommended are designed to help the Caring Pathways team guide you in determining whether:

Monitor Pets Condition

TeleAdvice Appointment Service Recommendation

In a TeleAdvice Appointment, our knowledgeable veterinarians facilitate in-depth conversations using video conferencing to help you better understand the quality of your pet’s life. This will allow you to discuss potential options for comfort and end-of-life care for your companion. Click the chat icon below to schedule a TeleAdvice Appointment.

Early Care and Planning
for your Aging Pet

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Tips for Keeping Your Senior
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In-Home Consultation Recommendation

Our In-Home Medical Consultation allows our veterinarian the opportunity to observe your pet in his or her home environment. This will provide insight into your pet’s pain or discomfort levels, and challenges with daily activities. We will inquire about care and limitations as owner schedules and time constraints may complicate in-home palliative and hospice care plans. Click the button below to schedule an In-Home Consultation Appointment.

TeleAdvice Service Recommendation

How to Know When It’s Time to Say Goodbye to Your Pet: The Perfect Goodbye

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 don’t want their pet to suffer, and they also don’t...

Saying Goodbye: Honor Your Pet’s Legacy with Dignity and Love

No matter how long your beloved dog or cat has been in your life, it never feels long enough when the time comes to say goodbye. The heartbreak of losing a family member cannot be denied, but there are ways to honor your pet’s legacy with dignity and love and help...

Creating a Bucket List for Your Beloved Pet

Bucket lists can be a powerful tool to celebrate a beloved pet and create positive memories during what can otherwise be a sad and anxious time. It can also provide a sense of control and help families feel that while it’s not possible to cure their pet’s disease or...

Navigating Pet Care’s Impact on Your Quality of Life

Written by Dr. Gina Singleton, Caring Pathways Veterinarian in Fort Collins, COIn this article, we'll explore the importance of considering your own quality of life when making end-of-life care decisions for your pet. At Caring Pathways, we understand the profound...

What to Expect with In-Home End-of-Life Veterinary Care

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...

New Year’s Resolutions and Your Pet: Starting the Year on the Right Paw

As New Year's Day approaches, our thoughts turn to making the upcoming year even better than the last. While our pets are perfect just as they are, here are some ideas to ensure they start the new year with their best paw forward.ID CheckTake a moment to check your...

Senior Cat Gift Ideas for 2023

As the holiday season approaches, it’s time to celebrate our beloved senior cats with thoughtful and comforting gifts. Aging cats deserve extra love and care, and choosing the right gifts can make a world of difference in their comfort and happiness. We’ve compiled a...

Senior Dog Gift Ideas for 2023

As the holiday season approaches, it’s time to celebrate our beloved senior dogs with thoughtful and comforting gifts. Aging pups deserve extra love and care, and choosing the right gifts can make a world of difference in their comfort and happiness. We’ve compiled a...

Preparing for Fall with Older Pets

Autumn has returned, and with it, the perfect opportunity to assess how your pet's needs have evolved since last fall. Depending on your pet's size and breed, they have aged between 4 and 8 years since the previous autumn. It's astonishing how this passage of time can...

How Often Should I Take My Senior Pet to the Veterinarian?

I love seniors. Dogs, cats, ferrets, humans... love ‘em. While they are not all like this, they often give me a sense of calm wisdom when I am around them. Dogs are especially emotive in this way. Of course, I love puppies and kittens too, but I find that our senior...

Anticipatory Grief Support

Anticipatory grief is experienced when faced with a terminal diagnosis of an animal companion. It can also occur with being the caregiver of an elderly/ ill animal companion. This grief can begin long before the companion has died. We begin to grieve the thoughts of our companion no longer being here, all of the things we do with our companion, all of the things the companion can no longer do and how our lives will change without them. Click the button below for our grief support resources.

Caring Pathways Calendar

Below is a printable Caring Pathways calendar for you to write down and track your pet’s conditions. Staying updated with this calendar can help you track if your pet is experiencing more good days than bad days or if their condition changes over time. Additionally, it is a good place to schedule your next Caring Pathways Services Assessment, plan bucket list activities and to keep other notes.

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