Apr 23, 2026 | Early Care and Planning for Aging Pets, Quality of Life, Senior Pet
Written by Dr. Nicole Masterson, Veterinarian, Caring Pathways Senior cats often communicate changes very quietly. As someone who has spent many years caring for cats, I know how easy it can be to miss the subtle signs that a cat’s quality of life may be changing....
Mar 25, 2026 | Senior Pet, Senior Pet Tips, Early Care and Planning for Aging Pets, Quality of Life, Comfort Care, 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 | Pain Management, Senior Pet, Early Care and Planning for Aging Pets, 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 | Adopt Senior Pets, Early Care and Planning for Aging Pets, Comfort Care, 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 | 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 | 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...
