Helpful Articles for Your Senior Pet’s Journey
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
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
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...
The Journey to Goodbye: Vlog with Mandi and Mabel
Vlog Question Outline: 0:11- Introduction to Mabel 0:35- What is Mabel's Personality Like? 1:20- What does Mabel mean to You? 2:08- When was Mabel Diagnosed? 3:07- How has Hospice Care helped Mabel's Journey? 3:42- How is Mabel feeling Today? 4:56- What is the...
The Journey to Goodbye: Part 6
Written by: Mandi Browning Mabel is doing well! She has seemed to gain some of her weight back and is eating and drinking all right. She still has moments where she seems confused; crying out until one of us comes to her. We are going to be gone on vacation for a week...
The Journey to Goodbye: Part 5
Written by: Mandi Browning Today is Mabel’s 16th birthday and also the anniversary of the death of her brother, Goku. It is a strange day for us and we celebrate one of our babies and grieve the other. Mabel is doing pretty well. Her appetite hasn’t been too good but...
The Journey to Goodbye: Part 4
Written by: Mandi Browning We are going out of town for 4 days. Although Mabel is doing well, it is always a bit unnerving to leave her for that long. Kidney issues can come on so quickly and I worry that she will become ill and I will not be able to get to her...
The Journey to Goodbye: Part 2
Written by: Mandi Browning Mabel is my shadow. She has always been very attached to me…and I am pretty attached to her. Whenever I am home, she is at my side. I have never been apart from her for more than a week. She is my yoga partner, my work partner and my buddy!...
The Journey to Goodbye
Written by: Mandi Browning Mabel is my 15 year old tabby cat. She came to me at 8 months old after being in a pet store that was shut down for neglect. Mabel was very sick and a bit mean. She only weighed a pound and fit in the palm of my hand, but acted as if she...
Top 10 Cat Emergencies
Cats often become reclusive and hide when they are not feeling well, which makes knowing when they need to be seen by your veterinarian a challenge. They have unique signs of emergency conditions that often go unrecognized by owners. Some injuries are obvious, such as...
Easter Pet Poisons
The veterinarians at Pet Poison Helpline receive hundreds of calls this time of year from pet owners and veterinarians concerning cats that have ingested Easter lilies. “Unbeknownst to many pet owners, Easter lilies are highly toxic to cats,” said Ahna Brutlag, DVM,...
Caring for Pets When It Matters Most
Pets are part of the family, but sadly, they’re only with us for a season. Once that season nears its end, a decision must be made about helping them make their end-of-life transition. Of course, this is never an easy task. At Caring Pathways, we understand how...
5 Winter Safety Tips for Pets
Here at Caring Pathways, we want to do more than just provide end-of-life-care for pets. We want to help pet owners keep their pets well for as long as possible by providing them with some safety tips throughout the year. Now that we’re in winter, there are some...
Keep Your Best Friend Safe this Holiday Season
During the holiday season, there are so many dangers our pets may encounter, but if a few extra precautions are taken, you can keep your best friend safe. Top 5 Most Common Holiday Dangers These are some of the most common dangers that are often seen during the...
Can This Food Harm Your Pet?
Believe it or not, there are so many dangerous foods which can affect our pets’ health and well-being and the animal care team at Caring Pathways wants to help you keep them safe. Especially during the holiday seasons, there are many popular human foods that our pets...
Keep Your Pet Safe This Halloween Season
Happy Fall! We love the changes in season here at Caring Pathways, and we want to make sure that the pets of our community are aware of the many dangers the fall season can bring. We make it our priority to keep you educated about your pet’s safety. We invite you to...
In-Home Pain Management for Pets
No one wants to see their pet in pain. What’s worse is that some pets are masters at hiding their pain, so you may not even be aware that your companion is hurting. Caring Pathways in Denver specializes in pain management and a number of other services related to...
Obesity and Your Pet
Did you know that an estimated 50% of household pets are overweight, or worse, obese, for their weight class? This can be a very serious issue down the road! Our pets age significantly faster than we do, putting them at a greater risk of health problems over a shorter...
Make Sure They Can Get Home: Check Your Pet’s Microchip
Is your pet's microchip up-to-date? If your pet were lost, would an animal hospital or shelter be able to contact you once your pet was found? It's important to get your pet microchipped; but it's just as important to make sure that microchip contains the correct...
3 Must-Have Items to Bring When Camping with Your Dog in Parker, CO
Extra sleeping bag? Check. Food and water? Double check. Leash, collar, and ID tag? Check, check, check! As you prepare to go camping with your dog this summer, it’s important to bring enough pet items so your furry friend can enjoy the trip just as much as you. In...
At Home Hospice Care for Your Pet
Caring Pathways provides pet hospice care to the Denver, CO community, bringing the compassionate end-of-life treatment that we’ve come to expect in human medicine into the veterinary world. As a pet owner, your four-legged companion is one of your best friends, and...
Nylabone Issues Limited Recall of Puppy Starter Kit
Neptune City, NJ – Nylabone is proud of our well-earned reputation for safety, quality and excellence in our products since our first dog toy was manufactured in 1955. As pet parents ourselves, we at Nylabone have the safety and well-being of our customers’ dogs first...
Protect Your Pet During Winter and Cold Weather
Keep pets indoors and warm The best prescription for winter's woes is to keep your dog or cat inside with you and your family. The happiest dogs are those who are taken out frequently for walks and exercise but kept inside the rest of the time. Don't leave pets...
Labor Day Safety Tips for Pets
1. Do not apply any sunscreen or insect repellent product to your pet that is not labeled specifically for use on animals. 2. Always assign a dog guardian. No matter where you're celebrating, be sure to assign a friend or member of the family to keep an eye on your...