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 ...

About six weeks ago, my husband and I had to say goodbye to our quirky and snuggly little toy poodle, Lily. When we adopted her as a senior dog, we knew her time with us was going to be relatively ...

From understanding the grieving process to finding meaningful ways to remember them, experts share compassionate advice for ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...