Nighttime pacing can change the rhythm of an entire household. A dog who once slept soundly may begin walking from room to room, standing beside the bed, panting, asking to go outside repeatedly, or settling for only a few minutes before getting up again.
A washable pet diaper can look like a simple sewing project until you try to make one that actually stays on, absorbs what it needs to absorb, does not rub the skin, and still lets a dog or cat move normally.
A scratching post can look perfect to us and still be completely uninteresting to a cat.
Chronic kidney disease can turn ordinary parts of pet care into things you suddenly watch closely.
The first oxygen chamber we ever put together at home was for Paws. At that point, our purpose was comfort during his final care.
Pet hospice care can slowly take over the shape of an entire day.
A home with several cats and several dogs can look complicated from the outside.
Adopting a senior dog or cat can be one of the most rewarding choices a person makes, but it should be made with open eyes.
A food or water bowl on the floor seems like one of the simplest parts of pet care, but the height of that bowl can matter more as a dog or cat gets older.
Bringing an outdoor cat inside can look simple from the human side of the door. There is food, warmth, safety from traffic, shelter from weather, and access to medical care.
A food trial is not simply a switch to a different bag of food to see whether a pet seems better.
The first insulin injection can feel completely out of proportion to what you are actually being asked to do.
