Hospice Care for Pets: What It Is, When It Helps, and Why It’s an Act of Love

Hospice Care for Pets: What It Is, When It Helps, and Why It’s an Act of Love

When medicine reaches its limits, love does not.Hospice care for pets exists precisely in this space—where treatments may slow down, but care becomes deeper, more intentional, and more human. Unlike traditional veterinary discussions that focus on diagnoses and outcomes, hospice care invites a different question:How can we support this life—right now—in the most respectful and…

Not Every Diagnosis Requires Euthanasia: Understanding Palliative and Hospice Care for Pets

Not Every Diagnosis Requires Euthanasia: Understanding Palliative and Hospice Care for Pets

When a beloved pet receives a serious diagnosis, many families are immediately faced with a painful assumption: “If it’s severe, euthanasia is the only compassionate choice.”In reality, this is one of the most common—and most damaging—myths in veterinary medicine. Modern veterinary care offers alternatives to euthanasia that focus on comfort, dignity, and quality of life….

Emergency Pet Planning: How to Protect Your Pet When the Unexpected Happens

Emergency Pet Planning: How to Protect Your Pet When the Unexpected Happens

Most pet owners believe emergencies are rare, unlikely, or something that happens to “other people.” Unfortunately, when it comes to pets, emergencies are not a matter of if—but when. Sudden illness, accidents, delayed travel, caregiver cancellations, or unexpected hospitalization can leave pets vulnerable if no clear plan is in place. Emergency pet planning is not…

Dog Sharing and Shared Custody Options for Busy Pet Owners

Dog Sharing and Shared Custody Options for Busy Pet Owners

Modern life doesn’t always fit the traditional idea of full-time pet ownership. Long work hours, frequent travel, health issues, or family responsibilities can make it difficult to give a dog the consistent time and presence they deserve. Yet the emotional desire to share life with an animal remains strong. This is where dog sharing, also…

Pet Loss: 5 Emotional Responses That Are Completely Normal — And How to Navigate Each One with Compassion

Pet Loss: 5 Emotional Responses That Are Completely Normal — And How to Navigate Each One with Compassion

Losing a pet is unlike any other kind of loss. It’s the moment when a companion who walked beside you every day — quietly, loyally, unconditionally — is suddenly gone. And while society often minimizes this kind of grief, science tells a very different story. A 2017 Frontiers in Veterinary Science study found that the…

Start Preparing Your Dog/Cat for New Year’s Eve Fireworks

Start Preparing Your Dog/Cat for New Year’s Eve Fireworks

New Year’s Eve is a celebration for humans — but for pets, the experience can trigger one of the most stressful nights of the year. Every December, shelters, emergency clinics, and animal support services see an increase in runaway dogs, shock-related collapses, and even fatal complications caused by extreme fear responses to fireworks. For many…

Navigating Pet Transportation: Safe, Compassionate Moves for Your Pet

Navigating Pet Transportation: Safe, Compassionate Moves for Your Pet

When pet parents come to us about moving their animals — whether for relocation, medical transfers, or other reasons — one question always stands out: how can I do this safely and minimize stress for my beloved companion? At Two by Two Pet Support, one of our primary operational focuses is ensuring safe, stress-reduced pet…

The Most Common Diseases in Dog and Cat Breeds — and How Diet and Exercise Can Help

The Most Common Diseases in Dog and Cat Breeds — and How Diet and Exercise Can Help

Introduction: When Genetics Meet Lifestyle Every breed tells a story — of centuries of selection, adaptation, and purpose. But with that history comes a genetic predisposition to certain diseases.As veterinarians, we see daily how lifestyle, diet, and physical activity can either trigger or buffer those genetic tendencies. Understanding the most common breed-related health issues —…