The Quality of Life Score was developed by Dr. Xie of the Chi Institute in Florida. Filling it out helps us evaluate how a pet is doing and whether euthanasia would be wise.
Pets in great health have scores of 500; good health, 400-500; ok health, 300-400; poor health, 100-300; exceptionally poor, <100.>Quality of Life Score
To obtain the score, figure out the Life Score, then subtract Pain Score, and reach the Quality of Life score. Follow these steps:
1. LIFE SCORE
For following six categories, rank 1-100 with 1 being lowest score and 100 being absolutely wonderful. Add the points for a Life Score.
- Overall happiness
- Urination (difficulty or leakage)
- Defecation (difficulty or leakage)
- Appetite
- Activity & Mobility
- Mental status
2. PAIN SCORE
Give a pain score from 1-100 with 1 being pain-free and 100 being incredible pain.
3. QUALITY OF LIFE SCORE
Multiply Pain Score X 2 and subtract from Life Score
Complete QoL score as often as is helpful. For very ill pets, QOL might be done daily. For moderately ill pets, QOL might be done weekly or monthly.
Be sure to give scores for the present circumstance, not for how your pet was yesterday or how you hope it will be tomorrow.
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