How Do I Know When It's Time to Say Goodbye to My Pet?
Understanding the changes you may see in your aging pet and knowing when it's time to ask for help.
If you're here because something about your pet has changed and you're wondering whether you're seeing normal aging, treatable illness, or a decline in quality of life, you're in the right place. There isn't one symptom that can answer that question, but there are patterns that can help make the picture clearer.
The Good Days vs. Bad Days Calendar
A simple good-days vs. bad-days calendar can help you recognize patterns in your pet's quality of life when you're struggling to know if it's time. Article here
Quality-of-Life Scales and How to Use Them
Learn how to use pet quality-of-life scales from Lap of Love and Ohio State to track comfort, mobility, appetite, behavior, and overall quality of life. Article here
Why Eating Isn't the Only Measure of Quality of Life
Your pet can still be eating and have declining quality of life. Learn why appetite should be considered alongside comfort, mobility, engagement, and other daily changes. Articles here