The post Time to say goodbye? A compassionate guide for dog parents appeared first on Dog's Best Life. The bitter reality of keeping a pet is that it will pass away either from old age, illness, or an ...

Mazie was my sweet girl, a jaunty caramel-colored spaniel with bulgy brown eyes that radiated love, even in her final days when she fell almost every time she tried to stand. At least, that's the ...

Recently, a friend called me in tears, saying her sweet kitty’s health was failing. She was, understandably, having a rough time navigating this difficult period in a pet parent’s life. Anyone who’s ...

Some people find that acts of kindness, like donating to a shelter or volunteering with animals in need, give grief a ...

Deciding when it’s time to say your final goodbye to your pet is never easy. People often say, “you’ll know.” But when you’re in the throes of the grief, pain and the selfish wanting for more time, it ...

Knowing when to say goodbye to your best friend is one of the hardest parts of pet ownership. While your vet is your best resource for a definitive assessment, there are some common indicators that ...

Welcome to Pet Peeves, a monthly series that aims to provide pet care solutions and expert advice for challenging scenarios that involve your beloved animal companions. Losing a pet can be an ...

A veterinarian for 30 years, Alicia Darden, DVM, provides at-home pet euthanasia, helping Atlantans say goodbye to their loyal companions in comfort. “I help pets transition to passing in a humane way ...

For more than 15 years Enzo, a Chihuahua Miniature Pinscher mix breed rescue, was a near constant companion for my husband and myself. He traveled the country with us and became the unofficial ...

People have been left in pieces while praising two parents for how they approached the subject of death with their young son after their pet cat passed away. Michelle Byrd and her husband Cody were ...