Jan 28, 2025 | Pet Hospice Care, Senior Pet, Senior Pet Tips
At Caring Pathways, we understand that caregiving for a dog or cat during their final life stage can be exhausting- physically, emotionally, and financially. In this article, our team of end-of-life pet care professionals has put together a few of our favorite...
Sep 18, 2023 | Senior Pet, End of Life Pet Care
I love seniors. Dogs, cats, ferrets, humans… love ‘em. While they are not all like this, they often give me a sense of calm wisdom when I am around them. Dogs are especially emotive in this way. Of course, I love puppies and kittens too, but I find that our...
Jan 31, 2023 | Pet Hospice Care, Senior Pet
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 5, 2021 | Pet Hospice Care, Pain Management, Senior Pet Tips, Early Care and Planning for Aging Pets
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...
Dec 21, 2020 | Senior Pet Tips, Pet Memorial
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...