by CaringPathways | Feb 28, 2023
Your older dog has been your buddy for a long time. Maybe since they were a pup or perhaps you were lucky enough to find your friend later in their life. You have been able to tell when they were ready for dinner or for their walk. You know when they are tired,...
by CaringPathways | Jan 31, 2023
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...
by CaringPathways | Mar 23, 2022
Do you have a beloved feline friend who is entering their senior years? At Hampton Roads Veterinary Hospice, 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...
by CaringPathways | Nov 15, 2021
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...
by CaringPathways | Jan 28, 2025
At Hampton Roads Veterinary Hospice, 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...
by CaringPathways | Nov 15, 2021
Pet cancer visited our home for the first time the summer between my second and third years of vet school. My husband and I had just gotten back from dinner and our 5-year-old cat, Tuna, who normally greeted us at the door, was nowhere to be seen. We checked her usual...
