Jun 27, 2024 | Pet Memorial, Saying Goodbye
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...
May 29, 2024 | Senior Pet, Senior Pet Tips, Bucket List, Blog
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...
Jun 21, 2024 | Early Care and Planning for Aging Pets, Educational Resources
Written by Dr. Mindy Brewster, Caring Pathways Veterinarian Understanding Nasal Tumors: For pet owners facing the heart-wrenching reality of having a beloved pet diagnosed with nasal cancer, the journey likely seems daunting. Nasal cancer results from the uncontrolled...
May 9, 2024 | Blog, Pet Euthanasia, Children and Pet Loss
As a veterinarian, I have been doing exclusively in-home pet hospice and euthanasia for over four years now. It’s the most purposeful and fulfilling job I’ve ever had. When I go into a home and empathize with pet owners about how hard it is to say goodbye to our pets,...
Apr 12, 2024 | Pain Management, Early Care and Planning for Aging Pets, Quality of Life
Facing the end of your pet’s life is challenging at best, but more likely, heartbreaking. It feels impossible to separate your desire to not allow them to suffer with your own grief of losing them. You know that you do not want them to be in pain but also cannot...
