Mar 25, 2026 | Early Care and Planning for Aging Pets, Comfort Care, Quality of Life, Senior Pet Tips, Senior Pet, Pet Mobility
Written by Dr. Lauren Barrow, Caring Pathways veterinarian in Virginia Beach Maggie, Bill, and the Question So Many Families Ask A few months ago, I had a senior hospice patient, a chocolate Lab we’ll call Maggie, who was diagnosed with several common older dog... 
Jan 14, 2026 | Early Care and Planning for Aging Pets, Senior Pet, Pain Management, Comfort Care
And When It’s Time to Consider In-Home Comfort Care Reviewed for medical accuracy by the Caring Pathways Medical Advisory Board When a beloved pet starts slowing down or acting differently, most families share the same concerns: I don’t want them to be in pain. I... Nov 25, 2025 | Comfort Care, Early Care and Planning for Aging Pets, Adopt Senior Pets, Pet Hospice 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 | Comfort Care, Quality of Life, Early Care and Planning for Aging Pets, Pet Diseases
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 | Comfort Care, Early Care and Planning for Aging Pets
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 | Comfort Care, Early Care and Planning for Aging Pets, 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... 