Resources
In-Home Hospice Care - Quality of Life Resources
The following documents are resources to help with determining and tracking your pet's quality of life.
How Will I Know?
This document, published by The Ohio State University Veterinary Medical Center, was created to help pet owners through one of the most difficult times in caring for their pet. This document should be used to asses your pet's quality of life and help with making difficult decisions about their on-going care.
Download →Quality of Life Assessment for Dogs
This document, created by Dr. Mary Gardner, was created to help pet owners quantify and track their dog's quality of life.
Download →Quality of Life Assessment for Dog Caregivers
This document, created by Dr. Mary Gardner, was created to help caregivers quantify and track their quality of life while caring for their dog.
Download →Quality of Life Assessment for Cats
This document, created by Dr. Mary Gardner, was created to help pet owners quantify and track their cat's quality of life.
Download →Quality of Life Assessment for Cat Caregivers
This document, created by Dr. Mary Gardner, was created to help caregivers quantify and track their quality of life while caring for their cat.
Download →BEAP Pain Scale for Dogs
This document, published by Blue Pearl Vet, helps dog caretakers quantify and visualize the severity of pain their pet appears to be experiencing. This document is another resource that dog parents can use in helping to make difficult decisions about their pet's health care.
Download →BEAP Pain Scale for Cats
This document, published by Blue Pearl Vet, helps cat caretakers quantify and visualize the severity of pain their pet appears to be experiencing. This document is another resource that cat parents can use in helping to make difficult decisions about their pet's health care.
Download →Quality of Life Regarding Behavioral Issues
This document, published by The Ohio State University Veterinary Medical Center, provides pet owners with multiple recommendations to help manage pets with behavioral issues, such as seeking out professional trainers, re-homing, and how to determine the best course of action regarding your pet's behavioral issues.
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