Quality of Life Assessment

Activity Levels

For cats, is your pet struggling to jump onto higher surfaces?

Appetite

Attitude

Other Questions

Do your pet’s bad days outnumber their good days?

 

Since the purpose of euthanasia is to eliminate prolonged, untreatable, or inevitable suffering, it can be argued that it’s better to euthanize a terminally ill or aged animal a day too early than a day too late. If on average your pet has more difficult and “bad” days, that is a strong indicator that you should speak to your veterinarian about euthanasia.

 

Assess a Comfortable Week at Home

Date

Mobility

Nutrition

Hydration

Attitude

Elimination

Favourite Things

TOTAL

 

MOBILITY
2 Good Mobility – No difficulty getting around, enjoys walks and 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 – Hand feeding, needs enticing
0 No Appetite

HYDRATION
2 Adequate Intake
1 Poor Intake or increased in some patients with particular diseases
0 no intake

INTERACTION/ATTITUDE
2 Interacts normally with family and other pets
1 Some interaction with family and other pets
0 Hides away from you or others

ELIMINATION
2 Normal urination and/or defecation
1 Poor Appetite – Hand feeding, needs enticing
0 No Appetite

FAVOURITE THINGS
2 Enjoys doing favourite activities, hobbies, etc.
1 Decrease in enjoyment of their favourite things
0 No interest in their favourite things

DAILY TOTAL
12 – 9 Everything is okay
6 – 8 Requires intervention
5 or less: Speak to your veterinarian about considering euthanasia

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