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...
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...
Apr 18, 2025 | Comfort Care, Quality of Life, 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...
Apr 12, 2024 | Early Care and Planning for Aging Pets, Quality of Life, Pain Management
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...
Feb 7, 2024 | Quality of Life, Early Care and Planning for Aging Pets, Senior Pet Tips
Written by Dr. Gina Singleton, Caring Pathways Veterinarian in Fort Collins, CO In this article, we’ll explore the importance of considering your own quality of life when making end-of-life care decisions for your pet. At Caring Pathways, we understand the...
