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...
Nov 21, 2024 | Educational Resources, End of Life Pet Care, Pet Diseases
Written by Dr. Mavi Graves, Caring Pathways Veterinarian in Fort Collins, CO A few years ago, I had a euthanasia appointment scheduled for a 14-year-old poodle mix named Sadie. Like many geriatric dogs, Sadie had not seen her regular vet in many years and did not have...
Feb 11, 2021 | Senior Pet, Pet Diseases
Heart Disease in Dogs What are some of the common heart diseases in dogs? Mitral valve disease- This is when the mitral valve becomes thickened and cannot close correctly. This causes an improper flow of the blood through the heart, making the heart work harder and...
