OVS- the Cancer Center: Quality of Life Assessment Tool

The following table can be used to track your pet’s quality of life. Answer the questions as best you can by choosing the answer that fits best since the last assessment was taken. If this is the first assessment or an assessment after a significant change in health, choose the answers that best fit the symptoms your pet is currently having. We have also included empty spaces for you to add your own items as well if there is something particular to your pet that you want to track.

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My pet…Strongly Agree

Frequently
Severe

Agree

Often
Significant

Neutral

Sometimes
Mild

Disagree

Occasional
Slight

Strongly disagree

Never
None

Overall assessment of QOLPoorOkayGood
Does not eat well
Does not drink well
Has diarrhea or soft stools
Is nauseous or vomiting
Is not playing normally
Is not interactive or is hiding
Does not want to move or isn’t able to move
Seems unhappy, dull, or disinterested in life
Has more bad days then good days
Is in pain or has pain that is not controlled
Trembles, shakes, or pants (even when resting)
Cannot keep themselves clean
Has wounds that won’t heal or can’t be kept clean
Is losing weight and/or muscle mass
Is having difficulty with breathing
Will not tolerate necessary treatments at home
Seems altered mentally or not ‘all there’