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Our scales are based on established veterinary and medical frameworks used by professionals worldwide.
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Compassionate Tools for Difficult Decisions.
Assess the quality of life for your pets, horses, and yourself with our scientifically-backed scales. Designed to help you make informed, loving choices.
Featured: HHHHHMM Quality of Life Scale
The most widely used scale for pet end-of-life assessment.
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Your assessments are processed locally. We do not store your personal data or your pet's health information.
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Thousands of pet owners and caregivers use our tools every month to navigate difficult journeys.
Explore Other Scales
Find the specific tool that matches your needs.
Quality of Life Scale for Dogs
A dedicated assessment tool for canine quality of life, focusing on mobility, pain management, and social engagement.
Quality of Life Scale for Cats
Cats have unique ways of showing discomfort. This scale helps cat owners identify subtle changes in behavior and health.
Quality of Life Scale for Horses
Equine quality of life involves pasture movement, herd interaction, and the ability to stand comfortably.
Generalized Quality of Life Scale
A general tool for assessing human well-being across physical, psychological, and social domains.
Lap of Love Quality of Life Scale
Based on the popular Lap of Love veterinary hospice tools for pet owners.
Ohio State Quality of Life Scale
The OSU veterinary medical center quality of life assessment for companion animals.
Why Quality of Life Matters
In the realm of healthcare and veterinary medicine, the term "Quality of Life" (QoL) represents the most critical metric for success. While medical advancements have allowed us to extend life significantly, the question remains: are we extending life or extending suffering? This is where a Quality of Life Scale becomes an indispensable tool.
For pet owners, the journey through a pet's terminal illness or old age is fraught with emotional turmoil. We often find ourselves asking, "How will I know when it's time?" The answer is rarely a single moment, but rather a series of observations. Our tools, such as the HHHHHMM Quality of Life Scale and the Lap of Love Scale, provide a structured way to quantify these observations.
By assessing categories like pain, hunger, hydration, and happiness, you can move away from the "guessing game" and toward data-driven compassion. These scales are designed to be used repeatedly, allowing you to track your pet's progress and identify the exact moment when their quality of life begins to decline beyond an acceptable level.
But QoL isn't just for pets. Our Professional Quality of Life Scale (ProQOL) is designed for the caregivers themselves. Veterinarians, nurses, and social workers often face "compassion fatigue"—a state of physical and emotional exhaustion. Monitoring your own professional quality of life is essential for maintaining your ability to help others.
At Quality of Life Scale for Pets and Humans, our mission is to provide these tools freely and easily. We believe that everyone deserves the clarity and peace of mind that comes from a thoughtful, objective assessment. Whether you are caring for a senior dog, a horse in hospice, or yourself, we are here to support your journey with empathy and precision.