Nov 21, 2024 | Educational Resources, End of Life Pet Care, Pet Diseases
Written by Dr. Mavi Graves, Caring Pathways Veterinarian in Fort Collins, CO A few years ago, I had a euthanasia appointment scheduled for a 14-year-old poodle mix named Sadie. Like many geriatric dogs, Sadie had not seen her regular vet in many years and did not have...
Jul 19, 2023 | Pet Hospice Care
As told through the story of sweet Rylie, a Caring Pathways hospice patient. Rylie was always a happy dog — arguably one of the happiest dogs that ever lived. She always had a smile on her face and such a wiggly nubbin of a tail that her whole bottom swayed back and...
Dec 3, 2021 | Field Service Team, Uncategorized
A few months ago I visited a couple’s home in the heart of Denver. I was welcomed into the home by a woman with tears in her eyes. She brought me to where her husband was seated on the floor in the other room, as he held his sweet Basset Hound in his arms dearly. This...
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...
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...
