Dec 7, 2025 | Early Care and Planning for Aging Pets, Senior Pet
Your older dog has been your buddy for a long time. Maybe since they were a pup or perhaps you were lucky enough to find your friend later in their life. You have been able to tell when they were ready for dinner or for their walk. You know when they are tired,...
Jan 31, 2023 | Senior Pet, Pet Hospice Care
Bobby’s Story Our cat Bobby was considered elderly the day we adopted him, 9 years ago. “Thank you for adopting a senior!” the Denver Dumb Friends League (DDFL) cashier said when we checked out with our newest family member. This was December of 2013. DDFL was...
Mar 23, 2022 | Senior Pet
Do you have a beloved feline friend who is entering their senior years? At Caring Pathways, it is our goal to help you take steps to make the final chapter of your cat’s life as comfortable and memorable as possible. In this article, we will discuss healthcare,...
Nov 15, 2021 | Pet Euthanasia, Pet Cancer, Senior Pet Tips, Senior Pet, Pet Hospice Care
Pet cancer visited our home for the first time the summer between my second and third years of vet school. Tuna, my beloved 5-year-old cat, was diagnosed with high grade, B cell intestinal lymphoma. As a veterinary student, I knew it was “the bad one.” We were swiftly...
Nov 15, 2021 | Senior Pet, Pet Cancer, Pet Memorial, Pain Management, Pet Hospice Care
Pet cancer visited our home for the first time the summer between my second and third years of vet school. My husband and I had just gotten back from dinner and our 5-year-old cat, Tuna, who normally greeted us at the door, was nowhere to be seen. We checked her usual...
Jun 22, 2021 | Early Care and Planning for Aging Pets, Senior Pet Tips, Senior Pet
Do you have a senior dog at home who loves fresh air and sunshine? Even as dogs age, it is still beneficial for them to get out for walks. Controlled exercise (leash walks) tailored to the ability and needs of your dog are a great way to provide enrichment. Providing...
