Use the key factors of quality of life below to help assess your pet’s condition and help assess whether further care/intervention is required.
This is a guide and can be used at regular intervals to assess your pet’s condition and response to treatment & care.
MOBILITY
2 – Good Mobility – No difficulty getting around, enjoys walks & going outside.
1 – Poor Mobility – Difficulty getting up, hard to get in position to eliminate, short walks only.
0 – Bare Minimum Mobility – Needs assistance, pain medication/anti-inflammatory medications do not help.
NUTRITION
2 – Good Appetite
1 – Poor Appetite
0 – No Appetite
HYDRATION
2 – Adequate Intake
1 – Poor Intake – or increased in some patients with particular diseases
0 – Inadequate Intake – requires fluid therapy
INTERACTION / ATTITUDE
2 – Interacts normally with family and other pets
1 – Some interaction with family and other pets
0 – Hides or avoids interaction
ELIMINATION
2 – Normal urination and/or defaecation
1 – Reduced/Irregular urination and/or defaecation
0 – Unable to pass or no control of urination and/or defaecation
FAVOURITE THINGS
2 – Normal favourite activities, hobbies, etc
1 – Decreased interest in doing their favourite things
0 – No Interest in their favourite things
Example Scores:
12-9: Everything is okay
8-6: Requires veterinary attention
5 or below: Consider overall long-term quality of life