Readers Digest - QOL Calculator

Animals don’t have an emotional attachment to their pain like humans do. So it can be difficult for owners to identify the warning signs of a pet’s decline. Our free quality-of-life calculator is designed to help you objectively assess your pet's overall health and provide guidance on your options.
I am assessing the quality of life of my Age* year old named Pet's Name*

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How mobile is your pet? Can they get around how they want to or do they hesitate to move?*

They have no hesitation and go wherever they want.They hesitate to jump up or move around the house and prefer to stay in one room or location.They don’t move at all unless they are helped.

Is your pet interested in their food? Do they have a normal food intake?*

They are eating their normal amount/type of food.Their food had to be switched to something new or medications were prescribed to increase appetite, but they still eat on their own.In order to stimulate appetite, they have to be hand fed, given “people food,” or given prescribed medications, but sometimes they still will not eat.

Is your pet still drinking water? Do they still drink a normal amount?*

They are still drinking the same amount of water.They are drinking more or less water than usual as a result of an illness, diagnosed disease or prescription medication.They are not drinking water on their own or they require subcutaneous (SQ) fluids

Is you pet still interacting with other family members? Are the interactions still the same or different?*

They are engaged with other pets and family members with their usual behaviour.They seem to have a decrease in patience when it comes to other family members, but they still like to be around everyone.They seclude themselves away from everyone and don’t seem to want any interaction with other pets or family members.

Does your pet still ask to go to the bathroom outside? Do they still urinate and defecate in the locations they have been taught to go?*

They still go to the bathroom in their designated area.They occasionally have accidents in the house.They are going to the bathroom inside, on themselves or in their bedding every day.

Is your pet still interested in their favourite things? Do they still want to do them?*

They can do all of their favourite things even if it’s less intense. For example, they get excited for a walk outside.They are interested in only some of their favourite things but have lost interest in others. For example, they get excited for a walk outside, but will no longer fetch/play inside.They have lost interest in all of their favourite things and no longer get excited to fetch, play or walk outside.

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{input1:3}'s Quality of life score is {qualityOf} / 12

You are doing a wonderful job keeping {input1:3} comfortable with the best quality of life possible. Continue to monitor {input1:3} for changes in comfort and speak with your veterinarian if you have specific concerns for their overall Quality of Life now and for the future. To help you prepare for the future, we would reccomend downloading our FREE Wings Guide E-book to learn about the end of life process and how you can best be supported on the journey.

Keep up the great work!

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{input1:3} Quality of life score is {qualityOf} / 12

The quality of life of {input1:3} and could use some help.

Your pet could benefit from additional medication or therapies. Changes in environment and enrichment could make a large impact on their Quality of Life.

Speak to your veterinarian about your concerns and areas of your pet’s life that could use some improvement. Your veterinarian will help you make any necessary changes to your pet’s medical therapies, environment, and enrichment.

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{input1:3} Quality of life score is {qualityOf} / 12

The quality of life of {input1:3} is poor & your pet is suffering.

Additional therapies will improve their quality of life slightly and for a short period of time. Now is the time to consider the end of life journey for your furry family member. We understand this process is not easy and we strongly recommend you speak with our dedicated end of life team to discuss your circumstances.

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I am assessing the quality of life of my Age* year old Species Dog Cat named Pet's Name*

I am assessing the quality of life of my Age* year old named Pet's Name*