Crossroads Veterinary Hospice Blogs

There is no doubt that people and their companion animals have an emotional connection, and this emotional connection can be strengthened and enhanced, bringing more joy to the lives of both. “People and their pets connect via shared brain structures that predate the...

The human animal bond is sacred and strong, and it is not unusual for people to feel more emotionally connected to their pets than to some of the people in their lives. Our pets play a large role in our overall emotional lives, and this often becomes especially...

Cats are masters at hiding illness. It’s not unusual for a cat to be very ill by the time we notice any changes, even to a trained eye. But, despite their subtlety, we can learn our cats’ habits and be attuned to even infinitely small changes. As cats age they may...

I heard this a lot in the days and months following the passing of our beloved Golden. My youngest was just 3 at the time. It stung a little bit every time she said it. But I also knew it was normal for her. "Yes, sweetie, Austin died. He's gone and we won't be able...

We all get older. There's no avoiding it. Even our pets face the challenges of aging. This morning, I struggled to read the label on my dog food bag, in an attempt to place (not so little) Iris on a weight loss plan. I very quickly realized that I hadn't put my...