Consultation Recommendation

Based on the answers you provided on the Pathway to Care Assessment, we would recommend our TeleAdvice or In-Home Consultation services. Below, you will find our recommended next steps to consider at this time as well as other helpful resources. Please contact our compassionate client relations team if you have any questions or need further discussion on our services: 757-474-5968.

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Next Steps to Consider

Our purpose for providing these consultation services is to walk hand-in-hand with you and your pet on this difficult journey. The services recommended are designed to help the Caring Pathways team guide you in determining whether:

Monitor Pets Condition

TeleAdvice Appointment Service Recommendation

In a TeleAdvice Appointment, our knowledgeable veterinarians facilitate in-depth conversations using video conferencing to help you better understand the quality of your pet’s life. This will allow you to discuss potential options for comfort and end-of-life care for your companion. Click the button below to schedule a TeleAdvice Appointment.

Early Care and Planning
for your Aging Pet

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Tips for Keeping Your Senior
Pets Healthy and Happy

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In-Home Consultation Recommendation

Our In-Home Medical Consultation allows our veterinarian the opportunity to observe your pet in his or her home environment. This will provide insight into your pet’s pain or discomfort levels, and challenges with daily activities. We will inquire about care and limitations as owner schedules and time constraints may complicate in-home palliative and hospice care plans. Click the button below to schedule an In-Home Consultation Appointment.

TeleAdvice Service Recommendation

Understanding and Preventing Heartworm Disease in Pets

What is Heartworm Disease?Heartworm disease is a serious, potentially fatal condition affecting pets of all ages, especially dogs and cats. April is National Heartworm Awareness Month, making it the perfect time to learn about and take action against this disease. It...

Enhancing Quality of Life: Benefits of Integrative Comfort Care for Cats

As cats age, they may experience discomfort from arthritis, cognitive decline, or other chronic conditions. Because cats instinctively hide pain, it can be difficult to recognize when they need help. Veterinary comfort care assessments focus on comfort and quality of...

Spring Safety Advice for Senior Pets in Virginia Beach

Spring brings thoughts of blooming gardens, walks in the rain, and evenings on the patio. As springtime approaches in Virginia Beach and you do a spring cleaning of your home and garden, it's also a great time to get your pet springtime-ready. While most younger pets...

How to Help a Friend Say Goodbye to a Beloved Pet

Losing a pet is one of the most heartbreaking experiences a person can go through. For many, pets are family—providing unconditional love, companionship, and years of cherished memories. If you have a friend or family member who is preparing to say goodbye to their...

How to Help a Friend Say Goodbye to a Beloved Pet

Losing a pet is one of the most heartbreaking experiences a person can go through. For many, pets are family—providing unconditional love, companionship, and years of cherished memories. If you have a friend or family member who is preparing to say goodbye to their...

Tips to Prepare for Your In-Home Pet Euthanasia Appointment

We know going through the process of scheduling an in-home euthanasia appointment for your beloved pet can be incredibly emotional and challenging. To help make this experience as smooth and comforting as possible for both you and your pet, here are some tips from the...

Which of These 5 Love Languages Does Your Pet Speak? How You Can Show Them Love

Ever wonder why your pet follows you everywhere, gets extra excited over new toys, or demands belly rubs at all times? Just like humans, pets have their own unique way of expressing and receiving love! While they may not use words, they communicate their affection...

How to Know When It’s Time to Say Goodbye to Your Pet: The Perfect Goodbye

So often in my work as an end-of-life care veterinarian, I bear witness to pet owners grappling with the decision to euthanize their pet. They express that, more than anything, they want to get the timing right. They don’t want their pet to suffer, and they also don’t...

Saying Goodbye: Honor Your Pet’s Legacy with Dignity and Love

No matter how long your beloved dog or cat has been in your life, it never feels long enough when the time comes to say goodbye. The heartbreak of losing a family member cannot be denied, but there are ways to honor your pet’s legacy with dignity and love and help...

Creating a Bucket List for Your Beloved Pet

Bucket lists can be a powerful tool to celebrate a beloved pet and create positive memories during what can otherwise be a sad and anxious time. It can also provide a sense of control and help families feel that while it’s not possible to cure their pet’s disease or...

Anticipatory Grief Support

Anticipatory grief is experienced when faced with a terminal diagnosis of an animal companion. It can also occur with being the caregiver of an elderly/ ill animal companion. This grief can begin long before the companion has died. We begin to grieve the thoughts of our companion no longer being here, all of the things we do with our companion, all of the things the companion can no longer do and how our lives will change without them. Click the button below for our grief support resources.

Caring Pathways Calendar

Below is a printable Caring Pathways calendar for you to write down and track your pet’s conditions. Staying updated with this calendar can help you track if your pet is experiencing more good days than bad days or if their condition changes over time. Additionally, it is a good place to schedule your next Caring Pathways Services Assessment, plan bucket list activities and to keep other notes.

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Please complete the detailed intake form below to schedule a TeleAdvice Appointment. Your request will be reviewed by a veterinarian who will follow up with email instructions, scheduling options, and a web link to join the video conference within 1-2 days.

Please check your email daily after submitting your request as this will be our initial follow up in communication, thank you.

Note: You can participate using an Internet-connected smart phone, tablet, or computer, a webcam and microphone are required to engage with the video conference.