• Rest Easy Pet Quality of Life Assessment

    Welcome, and thank you for taking the time to complete the Rest Easy Pet Quality of Life Assessment. This veterinarian-designed assessment is designed to help you reflect on your pet’s current wellbeing, monitor changes over time, and identify areas where they may benefit from additional support. It can also provide a helpful starting point for quality-of-life conversations and decision-making if their needs change. There are no right or wrong answers. Please answer each question based on your own observations of your pet over the past month. The assessment takes approximately 15–25 minutes to complete. Your responses will be reviewed by the Rest Easy Pet veterinary team, and you’ll receive a summary of your results at the end. You’ll also have the option to arrange a one-on-one veterinary consultation if you’d like further guidance.

  • Physical Wellbeing

    Physical health is an important part of your pet's quality of life. The following questions ask about changes you may have noticed over the past month, including eating, breathing, mobility and other aspects of your pet's daily health.
  • Has your pet's appetite or enjoyment of eating changed?*
  • Has your pet become less interested in treats or favourite foods?*
  • Have you noticed any changes in how much your pet is drinking?*
  • Have you noticed any changes in how often or how much your pet is urinating?*
  • Have you noticed any changes in your pet's bowel movements or stools?*
  • Has your pet been vomiting regularly?*
  • Has your pet been coughing regularly?*
  • Have you noticed any changes in your pet's breathing, such as breathing faster, working harder to breathe, or becoming breathless more easily?*
  • Has your pet become less active?*
  • Does your pet tire more easily than they used to?*
  • Has your pet needed help moving around?*

  • Comfort and Mobility

    Pets often hide signs of discomfort, making them difficult to recognise. The following questions will help identify changes that may suggest your pet is not as comfortable as they once were. Please answer based on changes you've noticed over the past month.
  • Do you think your pet is comfortable when resting and moving around?*
  • Has your pet become stiff after resting?*
  • Has your pet struggled getting up, hesitated before lying down or struggled to get comfortable?*
  • Has your pet become reluctant to jump or use stairs?*
  • Has your pet cried, yelped or vocalised because of discomfort?*
  • Has your pet become uncomfortable when touched or handled?*

  • Appearance

    Changes in your pet's appearance can provide important clues about their overall health and wellbeing. The following questions ask about changes you may have noticed over the past month.
  • Do you think your pet has lost weight?*
  • Have you noticed your pet has become thinner or lost muscle, particularly around their back legs, shoulders or spine?*
  • Has your pet's coat become dull or unkempt?*
  • Has your pet developed any sores, wounds or lumps that have broken open or become ulcerated?*
  • Has your pet had difficulty grooming themselves?*
  • Have you noticed any new lumps, or any existing lumps that are growing or changing quickly?*

  • Mental Wellbeing

    A pet's quality of life is influenced not only by their physical health but also by their emotional and cognitive wellbeing. The following questions ask about changes you may have noticed in your pet's behaviour, awareness and interactions over the past month.
  • Have your pet's sleeping patterns changed?*
  • Has your pet seemed confused or disoriented?*
  • Has your pet been pacing or wandering aimlessly?*
  • Has your pet been staring into space or at walls?*
  • Has your pet stopped recognising or responding to familiar routines or behaviours?*
  • Has your pet become less interested in interacting with you or your family?*
  • Has their behaviour towards other pets changed?*
  • Have they become more anxious?*
  • Have they become more aggressive?*
  • Have they become less interested in their surroundings?*

  • Joy & Engagement

    A good quality of life is about more than physical health—it also includes the things that bring your pet joy and engagement in life. This section asks you to reflect on the activities your pet has always loved and whether they are still able to enjoy them. There are no right or wrong answers. Simply think about your pet over the past month.

  • What are your pet's two favourite activities?

    Examples: going for walks, chasing a ball, swimming, cuddling, playing with toys, greeting family members, car rides, treats, sunbathing.

  • Thinking about the past month, is your pet able to still do or enjoy this activity?
  • Can your pet still do or enjoy this activity?*

  • Good Days & Bad Days

    Looking at the bigger picture can sometimes be easier than focusing on individual changes. The following questions ask you to reflect on your pet's overall experience over the past month.
  • Thinking about the past two weeks, would you say your pet has had...*

  • Caregiver Wellbeing

    Caring for a pet with changing needs can be emotionally, physically and financially challenging. Many owners experience worry, uncertainty, sadness or exhaustion as they navigate changing care needs and difficult decisions. This section is about your experience. Understanding how this journey has been for you helps us provide compassionate guidance and support for both you and your pet.
  • Has caring for your pet affected your sleep?*
  • Has caring for your pet affected your work or daily responsibilities?*
  • Has caring for your pet affected your social life?*
  • Has caring for your pet affected your ability to travel or make plans?*
  • Has caring for your pet affected your mental wellbeing?*
  • Has caring for your pet created financial stress?*
  • Do you worry about your pet every day*
  • Have you experienced any feelings of guilt?*
  • Do you feel you have enough support from others in caring for your pet?*
  • Do you ever feel overwhelmed by caring for your pet?*
  • Have you wished your pet would peacefully pass away in their sleep?*
  • Have you wondered whether it may be time to consider euthanasia?*
  • Do you worry about making the wrong decision?*
  • Has the way you spend time with or care for your pet changed significantly?*
  • Are family members in agreement about your pet's care?*
  • What would you most like to discuss during your consultation? (Select all that apply.)*

  • Your Quality-of-Life Overview

    This overview provides a snapshot of your pet’s current wellbeing. The traffic lights highlight areas that may be going well or may benefit from further attention. Your results are a starting point for discussion, not a diagnosis or a decision about what happens next.
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