Toileting 0 = Pet is urinating and defecating normally 1 = Pet has irregular bowel movements or urination 2 = Pet has frequent accidents in the house or is soiling themselves or is not having any bowel movements Mobility 0 = Pet can get around well on their own 1 = Pet has difficulty getting up, going up and down steps and/or posturing to urinate and/or defecate 2 = Pet is generally non-ambulatory, needs assistance walking or has pain that isn’t well managed with the use of anti-inflammatory or pain medications normally barks whenever someone is at the door, but has stopped doing so) or has suddenly become more aggressive 2 = Pet is dull/depressed, minimally responsive to stimuli or unaware of their surroundings has minimal interaction with family members or pets Requires assistance eating, such as hand feeding, tempting (with toppers, human food or treats) or the use of an appetite stimulant 2 = Pet isn’t eating at allīehavior/Sociability 0 = Pet is bright, alert, aware of their surroundings and interacts normally with family members and other pets in the household 1 = Pet is interacting less with family members and/or other pets, acting out of character (ie. Nutrition 0 = Pet is eating and drinking normally 1 = Pet is eating and drinking but less than normal. Record the scores in the accompanying chart. Using the scale provided, please rate each category, then add up the total to get your pet’s current quality of life score. Pet quality of life assessment and daily activity chartĮach category below represents one of the factors that make up a pet’s quality of life.
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