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Pet Quality-of-Life Scale

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When evaluating the quality of life of your pet, personalized patient and family information is important when reaching an educated, informed, and supported choice that fits not only your pet's medical condition, but also your wishes and expectations. In short, quality of life applies not only to the pet, it also applies to you!

SCORE EACH SUBSECTION ON A SCALE OF 0-2:

0 - agree with statement (describes my pet)
1 - some changes seen
2 - disagree with statement (does not describe my pet)

SOCIAL FUNTIONS

Desire to be with the family has not changed 0 1 2

Interacts normally with family or other pets (ie., no increased aggression or other changes) 0 1 2

MENTAL HEALTH

Enjoys normal play activities 0 1 2

Still dislikes the same thing (i.e., still hates the mailman = 0, or doesn't bark at the mailman anymore = 2) 0 1 2

No outward signs of stress or anxiety 0 1 2

Does not seem confused or apathetic 0 1 2

Nighttime activity is normal, no changes seen 0 1 2

HEALTH

No changes in breathing or panting patterns 0 1 2

No outward signs of pain (excessive panting, pacing, and whining are most commonly seen) 0 1 2

No pacing around the house 0 1 2

My pet's overall condition has not changed recently 0 1 2

NATURAL FUNCTIONS

Appetite has stayed the same 0 1 2

Drinking has stayed the same 0 1 2

Normal urination habits 0 1 2

Normal bowel movement habits 0 1 2

Ability to ambulate (walk around) has stayed the same 0 1 2

RESULTS

Total score added from each section

0-8: Quality of life is most likely adequate. No medical intervention. equired yet, but guidance from your veterinarian may help you dentify signs to look for in the future.

9-16: Quality of life is questionable and medical intervention is suggested. Your pet would certainly benefit from veterinary oversight and guidance to evaluate the disease process he/she s experiencing.

17-32: Quality of life is a definite concern. Changes will likely become nore progressive and more severe in the near future. Veterinary guidance will help you better understand the end stages of your bet's disease process in order to make a more informed decision of whether to continue hospice care or elect peaceful euthanasia.

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