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Helpful Articles for Your Pet’s End-of-Life Journey

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A Playlist to Help Say Goodbye to a Beloved Pet

A Playlist to Help Say Goodbye to a Beloved Pet

We know saying goodbye to your beloved furry family member is the hardest decision you will make. Our team at Caring Pathways created this playlist to help provide a calming and reflective atmosphere when that time comes 💜.A Pet Loss Grief Support PlaylistWe...

Feel Good Fridays

Feel Good Fridays

We understand that the nature of our work as an in-home end-of-life pet care practice can come with quite a bit of grief and sadness. It is a privilege for us to be able to help pet families during this difficult time and to honor a pet's life through Pet Tributes on...

Caring for Your Senior Cat

Caring for Your Senior Cat

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,...

Monitoring Your Senior Pet’s Dental and Heart Health

Monitoring Your Senior Pet’s Dental and Heart Health

February is a time often associated with the emotion of love, but did you know it also happens to be National Heart and Dental Health month? What better time to share an article to help support families who love a senior or ill pet and what to monitor for with regards...

What to Expect at an In-Home Euthanasia Appointment

What to Expect at an In-Home Euthanasia Appointment

The following article is intended to give pet families a general idea of what to expect when scheduling in-home euthanasia appointment for your loved one. Please give our team a call or send us an email if you have any questions about this process.  Before Your...

Recommended Walking Trails for Senior Dogs in Northern Colorado

Recommended Walking Trails for Senior Dogs in Northern Colorado

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...

The Journey to Goodbye: Saying Goodbye to Mabel

The Journey to Goodbye: Saying Goodbye to Mabel

Well this is not the story I was ready to tell. Mabel has been slowing down for quite some time. If you have been following along for this blog series, I have been documenting moments of Mabel's end of life journey. To hear the background of Mabel's journey, click...

Early Care and Planning for your Aging Pet

Early Care and Planning for your Aging Pet

As an end-of-life mobile veterinarian who is also of a certain age (forty one...derful to be precise,) I can tell you that I'm definitely beginning to appreciate wear and tear on my body. I need to take my vitamin I (ibuprofen) more frequently for aches and pains and...

Heart Disease in Dogs and Cats

Heart Disease in Dogs and Cats

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...

Last Moments: Capturing the Final Goodbye with Our Beloved Pets

Last Moments: Capturing the Final Goodbye with Our Beloved Pets

From Ross Taylor, "I'm an assistant professor at the University of Colorado Boulder, and have been a photojournalist for more than 20 years. My website is: www.rosstaylor.net and Instagram is: @rosstaylorphoto.  "Last Moments," is a photo essay that explores the...

Holiday Craft Keepsakes for Pets

Holiday Craft Keepsakes for Pets

As a gentle reminder, particularly if attempting a DIY paw print, remember that many pets are sensitive about their paws and may be wary if you're asking them to dip their paws in paint, salt dough or other medium. Be sure to give lots of treats, take breaks, or forgo...

Tips for Keeping Your Senior Pets Healthy and Happy

Tips for Keeping Your Senior Pets Healthy and Happy

Did you know that November is National Senior Pet Month? It is also Pet Cancer Awareness month. With this in mind, here are some tips for keeping your senior pets healthy and happy. Tip #1: Be proactive in your senior pet's health In our senior pets, the "wait and...

The Journey to Goodbye: December 2020 Update from Mandi

The Journey to Goodbye: December 2020 Update from Mandi

Written by: Mandi Browning Mabel has been doing well since her last vet appointment in the Spring. Her kidney levels had decreased again and she looks good overall. She has a bit of a heart murmur now but that is to be expected of an almost 18 year old cat. Mabel now...

Helping Animals Impacted by the Colorado Fires

Helping Animals Impacted by the Colorado Fires

As I look out of my window today at the beautiful Rocky Mountains and the crisp Colorado blue sky, it brings me great appreciation for all of the hard work that firefighters and first responders have done this year to protect our state. Unfortunately, a lot of these...

Help Make Darla’s Day!

Help Make Darla’s Day!

Today is National Make A Dog's Day! We have a special opportunity today to rally around a dog who could have their day made. One of our amazing veterinarians, Dr. Steve Zachar, and his girlfriend Dr. Kelsey, are fostering a dog named Darla and share her full story...

Cherishing the Final Goodbye

Cherishing the Final Goodbye

At the conclusion of a euthanasia appointment, as I gently tuck in the beloved pet, pet owners often say to me, “I don’t know how you do this job.” As a veterinarian who works exclusively in end-of-life care, I can honestly say that I love my job. That is not to say...

Black Cat Appreciation Day!

Black Cat Appreciation Day!

August 17th, 2022 Black cat appreciation day is here! Time to celebrate all things black cat and learn a little more about the wonderful world of "house panthers". Dr. Kerry's black cat, Snowball Black cats are among the most common color of cats seen in the U.S....

Social Distancing with Senior Pets

Social Distancing with Senior Pets

It is no doubt that the cancelled concerts, travel plans, and other summer adventures are a disappointment from this pandemic. There has also been quite a bit of generalized stress and anxiety in this time. However, I find myself grateful for all of the time I have to...

Tips for Keeping Your Senior Pet Cool in the Summer Heat

Tips for Keeping Your Senior Pet Cool in the Summer Heat

On a recent camping trip to Salida, CO we decided to visit the Royal Gorge Bridge and Park. It was an anxiety-filled day for me, and not simply because I was traversing a suspension bridge thousands of feet above the Arkansas river. It was 100 degrees, and I was...

Saying Goodbye During a Pandemic: A Letter From Our Veterinarian Team

Saying Goodbye During a Pandemic: A Letter From Our Veterinarian Team

We understand that this is one of the most difficult decisions you will ever make. And in these unprecedented and uncertain times, the reality is that our current situation makes this whole experience even more unexpected and stressful than it "typically" should be....

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