Nov 25, 2025 | Pet Hospice Care, Adopt Senior Pets, Early Care and Planning for Aging Pets, Comfort Care
November is National Adopt a Senior Pet Month, a time dedicated to celebrating older pets and the families who welcome them into their lives. For me, this month carries personal meaning. After losing my heart dog this summer, the grief was overwhelming. That loss led...
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...
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...
Jun 5, 2025 | Pet Hospice Care, Early Care and Planning for Aging Pets, Comfort 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...
Apr 18, 2025 | Quality of Life, Comfort Care, Senior Pet Tips
As cats age, they may experience discomfort from arthritis, cognitive decline, or other chronic conditions. Because cats instinctively hide pain, it can be difficult to recognize when they need help. Veterinary comfort care assessments focus on comfort and quality of...
