Quality of Life Assessment

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PAINHow does your pet move? Easily? Stiffly? Reluctantly? Do they show avoidance to touch? Are they aloof or excessively clingy?
My pet seems comfortable and normal.
My pet has some good days and some bad days, but medications are helping a lot.
My pet is uncomfortable, is struggling in this area, and is in pain very often.
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APPETITEHow is your pet's appetite and drinking habits? Is there noticeable weight loss or gain occurring recently? Are they able to hold down food and process it normally?
My pet is behaving normally and their weight is stable.
My pet's appetite and/or drinking habits have somewhat changed.
My pet's appetite and/or drinking habits have changed a lot. I have noticed large weight changes, vomiting, or changes in eliminations (either increase or decreased.)
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ENERGY LEVELHow has your pet's energy level been? Playing? Greeting you normally? Going for walks normally?
My pet is behaving normally.
I have noticed some slowing down, but in general my pet is ok.
My pet sleeps excessively, no longer is interested in normal play, does not greet me normally anymore. When I come home he does not seem to be very active. And he is less interested in going on walks.
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SLEEPHow are your pet’s sleeping habits at this time? Do they get a restful sleep?
My pet rests normally and takes a normal number of naps per day.
I have noticed some changes in their resting schedule, either increase or decrease, but in general it’s to be expected and seems pretty normal.
My pet is struggling. They don’t sleep well at all, or are sleeping excessively.
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BATHROOM HABITSHow are your pet's eliminations? Quality and quantity of bowel and bladder movements? Soiling or accidents?
My pet is normal.
I have noticed some changes in frequency, but minimal accidents and no real trouble yet.
My pet is having frequent trouble in this area. Soiling the bed, abnormal quality or quantity of eliminations are occurring very often (increased or decreased)
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BREATHINGHow is your pet‘s breathing? Effort? Frequency? Coughing? Wheezing?
My pet is normal with minimal problems.
My pet is breathing a little harder, but is normal an activity and does not seem to be affected much by it.
My pet is struggling. I see trouble with normal or low levels of activity. I see coughing or wheezing. Recovery of breath is delayed at times.
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ATTITUDEHow is your pet behaving? Is your pet socially normal?
My pet is behaving normally at this time
My pet greets us normally, but seems to be separating afterwards to rest. I’ve noticed less toy playing recently.
My pet is not normal. I have noticed standoffish behavior or excessive clinginess. Definitely weird socially compared to normal - hiding or not being a part of the group.
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ANXIETYHow is your pet's behavior to normal situations or objects?
My pet is behaving normally and is unchanged.
I’ve noticed a slight increase in nervousness or irritability, especially around noises, people, or new things that would not normally evoke such a response.
My pet is not behaving normally… trembling a lot or seems to be very irritable and is seeking to be left alone. Not normal at all.
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NEUROLOGICAL FUNCTIONHow is your pet behaving? Have you noticed lameness, weakness, twitching, or seizures? Confusion, circling, coordination or balance problems?
My pet is behaving normally
I have noticed some changes, but they don’t impact my pet's quality of life. My vet has given me medication that is helping.
My pet is definitely having trouble. Stairs are now a problem. Circling or falling/balance is bad and getting worse. Vocalizing inappropriately or being confused happens almost daily. Medication doesn't seem to be helping at all or is unavailable to help.
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SCORE
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YOUR SCORE: {score}

While there may be some normal changes occurring, all seems to be well

At this point, we aren’t likely to recommend euthanasia, but if there are special circumstances that warrant a second look, feel free to reach out or speak to your regular Veterinarian.
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YOUR SCORE: {score}

Speak to your veterinarian, there may be some help available.

Depending on the circumstances, you may be able to improve things with pain management medicine, lifestyle changes, and supportive care. As long as they are seen by your regular vet as needed, euthanasia may not yet be necessary.
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YOUR SCORE: {score}

Seek veterinary care, euthanasia may be recommended.

They may be suffering from the decrease in ability, or be in pain. Euthanasia may be the most compassionate option at this stage, but feel free to reach out for a second opinion.
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