Reviewer
Beth Marchitelli, DVM, CVA
Small animal hospice & palliative-care veterinarian (DVM, CVA); Chi University faculty, Small animal hospice and palliative care practice; Chi University faculty · Asheville, North Carolina
Small animal veterinarian focused on veterinary hospice, palliative care, and compassionate end-of-life support.
Areas of focus
- veterinary hospice and palliative care
- veterinary acupuncture
- canine end-of-life comfort care
- integrative pain management
34 guides by Beth
- How to Set Up a Cool Summer Resting Spot for a Dog
- How to Set Up a Mudroom for a Muddy Dog
- Food Puzzles That Get a Senior Dog Up and Moving
- How to Set Up a Level Garden Path for a Senior Dog
- How Wide Should a Dog Ramp Be for Comfort and Confidence
- What Angle Should a Dog Ramp Be? A Gentle, Joint-Friendly Guide
- How to Build a Digging Box From Household Items
- How to Build a Scent Trail Indoors From Household Items
- How to Fit Enrichment Into a Dark Winter Evening
- How to Introduce a Puzzle Feeder to a Nervous Dog
- How Toy Rotation Keeps Dogs Interested
- A Ten-Minute Version of a Cardboard Puzzle Box for Stiff, Worried Dogs
- An Enrichment Plan for a Household With Two Dogs
- An Enrichment Plan for a Weekend With Visitors
- Managing Late-Night Potty Trips for an Aging Dog
- What to Do When a Dog Ignores Enrichment Completely
- A Ten-Minute Version of a Muffin Tin Game
- Getting a Dog to Actually Sleep in a New Bed
- How to Deal With a Dog That Barks at the Neighbours
- How to Deal With Urine Marks on a Rug When Your Dog Is Aging
- Crate vs Playpen vs Gated Room for a Dog on Rest
- Small vs Large Senior Dogs: How Home Needs Differ
- Ramp or Stairs for a Dachshund With Back Problems?
- Are Onions Toxic to Dogs? What Actually Happens, and How Much Is Too Much
- DIY Dog Ramp: A Beginner's Step-by-Step Build
- Floor Traction Setup After Knee Surgery: A Room-by-Room Guide
- Foldable Ramps for Traveling With a Senior Dog: What Actually Helps
- How to Introduce a New Puppy to Your Older Dog Without Overwhelming Either One
- Signs Your Home Isn't Safe for an Aging Dog
- Common Mistakes When Setting Up a Dog Recovery Space
- How to Puppy-Proof the Kitchen: A Room-by-Room Safety Guide
- Cooling Options for a Thick-Coated Breed at Home
- How to Set Up a Crate for a New Puppy's First Night
- Mats and Trays for a Messy Eater's Feeding Station: What Actually Works