Quality of Life

Pet care givers can use this Quality of Life Scale to determine the success of Pawspice Care. Score your pet using a scale of 0-10 (10 being ideal).

 

*TOTAL - A total of over 35 points represents acceptable life quality to continue with pet hospice (Pawspice).
 

CLIENT INFORMATION

PET INFORMATION

HURT RATING *

Adequate pain control & breathing ability is of top concern. Trouble breathing outweighs all concerns. Is the pet’s pain well managed? Can the pet breathe properly? Is oxygen supplementation necessary?
 

HUNGER RATING *

Is the pet eating enough? Does hand feeding help? Does the pet need a feeding tube?
 

HYDRATION RATING *

Is the pet dehydrated? For patients not drinking enough water, use subcutaneous fluids daily or twice daily to supplement fluid intake.
 

HYGIENE RATING *

The pet should be brushed and cleaned, particularly after eliminations. Avoid pressure sores with soft bedding and keep all wounds clean.
 

HAPPINESS RATING *

Does the pet express joy and interest? Is the pet depressed, lonely, anxious, bored, or afraid? Can the pet’s bed be moved to be close to family activities?
 

MOBILITY RATING *

Can the pet get up without assistance? Does the pet need human or mechanical help (e.g., a cart) Does the pet feel like going for a walk? Is the pet having seizures or stumbling?
 

MORE GOOD DAYS THAN BAD RATING*

When bad days outnumber good days, quality of life might be too compromised. When a healthy human-animal bond is no longer possible, the caregiver must be made aware that the end is near.
 

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