Geriatric & Palliative Medicine

Creating a medical and emotional support road map for patient care can take the veterinary team from “service provider” to “trusted partner.”

Investigators with the Dog Aging Project assessed 1726 feeding plans created by pet owners.

Explore insights on veterinary palliative care and end-of-life experiences for patients in this episode of dvm360's Vet Watch.

How AAHA’s specialty accreditation is raising the standard.

Veterinary professionals are always the voice for their patient, and that voice should be loud until the very end.

As senior pets experience mobility issues, veterinary teams play a crucial role in evaluating, diagnosing, and managing these cases.

Discover insights on senior feline health and behavior changes in this interview with dvm360.

The new Assisi Loop Lounge provides pain relief and comfort to dogs, cats, rabbits and exotic animals.

National Pet Memorial Day fosters healing through remembrance, connecting grieving families and veterinary professionals in honoring beloved pets.

Virbac and the Senior Dog Veterinary Society are combining resources to provide innovation, insight and educational resources for the industry.

Heidi Lobprise, DVM, DAVDC, discusses the benefits of addressing chronic periodontal disease in older animals by employing “pet-alized” care.

On this episode of The Vet Blast Podcast presented by dvm360, the Caring Pathways team joins Adam Christman, DVM, MBA, to talk all about end-of-life care

Helping owners assess their pet’s quality of life is an important part of the end-of-life decision making process

The STAY study is investigating LOY-002, a therapy designed by Loyal to extend healthy lifespans in canines

Practical tips for veterinary teams to share with pet owners

Longevity drug developer Loyal and pain therapy manufacturer Elanco Animal Health are working with the organization to promote the need for aging canine care and enhance veterinary resources.

The Certified Hospice and Palliative Care Veterinarian certification enables veterinarians to be not only healers but also compassionate guides through the final chapters of a patient’s life.

Caring Pathways and Morris Animal Foundation share more information on their partnership through the Golden Retriever Lifetime Study

Rachel Venable, DVM, MS, DACVIM (Oncology) discussed what primary doctors can do to treat their patients with cancer when clients decline specialty care during a WVC 2025 CE session

Loyal’s developmental therapy aims to increase longevity and quality of life for senior dogs

Learn about caregiver burden, how to improve communication with clients, and why their decision-making is affected by a pet’s end-of-life journey

Assistance with guiding clients through end-of-life care with compassion and understanding

Veterinarians play an important role in helping to guide pet owners through the decision-making process leading to behavioral euthanasia

Jamie Rauscher, LVT, president of NAVTA, outlined 5 essential steps veterinary technicians should follow for an effective care plan for a cat in their end-of-life stage

Wendy S. Meyers, CVJ, explains how managers can help their team express empathy when booking sensitive appointments