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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....

Benefits of Walking your Dog

Benefits of Walking your Dog

January is National Walk Your Pet Month. It's not to late to celebrate with your dog and explore the benefits of this healthy activity. Your cat would likely politely decline the offer, but keep an eye on the Caring Pathways blog for at home cat enrichment ideas in...

The Second Annual Pet Memorial Day Event

The Second Annual Pet Memorial Day Event

There is nothing quite like being in a space that is full of grief and love. There is something in the air that cannot be present in any other place. There is a heaviness yet a lightness. There is sadness yet laughter and love. Grief is simply the reaction we have to...

4th of July Pet Safety Tips: Fireworks, BBQ, and Leftovers

4th of July Pet Safety Tips: Fireworks, BBQ, and Leftovers

The 4th of July is a wonderful time to celebrate the freedoms we enjoy in the U.S.A. It's also a day off for many people, allowing us to spend time with our loved ones including our pets. While many people have heard fireworks and pets don't mix, there are other areas...

Your Senior Pet’s Bucket List

Your Senior Pet’s Bucket List

When the time comes to say goodbye to our family pets, having a bucket list in mind is something that a number of people choose to do to make valuable lasting memories. A bucket list is just as individual and unique as our pets themselves. There is no one way to...

St. Patrick’s Day: Irish Pet Breeds

St. Patrick’s Day: Irish Pet Breeds

 As we celebrate the Patron Saint of Ireland on the 17th of March, it is a fitting time to celebrate all things Irish. Did you know there are dogs and cats whose roots are traced to Ireland? For some it's clear from the name while others are a little less...

How to Help Your Senior Pet’s Mobility this Winter

How to Help Your Senior Pet’s Mobility this Winter

Here are some helpful products that can help your mobility challenged pet be safer on slippery surfaces such as ice and snow-covered stairs: Traction booties- found in pet stores or on Amazon Harnesses and slings Folded bath towels- looped just in front of their hind...

The Journey to Goodbye: Update from Mandi

The Journey to Goodbye: Update from Mandi

Written by: Mandi Browning Mabel has been doing pretty good. She sleeps a bit more and it takes her longer to get comfy but she seems to be feeling well. Today is her 6 month blood work check up. These always make me anxious. I dread the day when they say that her...

Your Senior Pet’s Christmas Wish List

Your Senior Pet’s Christmas Wish List

Your pet, like most loved ones, would like comfort and joy for the holidays but how do you provide for those needs? The tube of tennis balls that were once a favorite of your dog may not have the same draw they once did. The toy mice which your kitty once enjoyed...

Final Resting Place

Final Resting Place

Over the years I have said goodbye to 14 pets I have loved and lost. Each and every time I had cremains returned to me without a plan for where the cremains would eventually be placed. While cremation and disposition of the cremains is a highly personal decision, I...

National Pet Memorial Day at Seven Stones Cemetery

National Pet Memorial Day at Seven Stones Cemetery

September 9th is National Pet Memorial Day. This year, Caring Pathways, Seven Stones Botanical Garden Cemetery and Mary Jo Honiotes partnered to provide a memorial event for people to celebrate and remember their animal companions. People came together to...

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