Q: How does this quality of life check work?

This tool assesses 36 real, observable behaviors across 6 veterinary dimensions: The Bond (connection and recognition), The Spark (personality and engagement), Physical Comfort (pain and ease), Daily Life (eating, mobility, dignity), The Trend (trajectory over time), and You (caregiver wellbeing). Each behavior is weighted by clinical significance. A gut-check question validates the score. Results are not a diagnosis — they help you and your vet make informed decisions together.

Q: Is this pet quality of life check free?

Yes, completely free for all users with no account required. Premium members can save assessments to a pet profile, track trends over time, and generate vet-shareable PDF reports.

Q: Who designed this quality of life assessment?

This tool was designed by Dr. Rosemary Stolzer, a licensed Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) with over 25 years of clinical experience. It is behavior-based rather than abstract, making it more practical than traditional scales.

Q: How is this different from the HHHHHMM scale or Villalobos quality of life scale?

Traditional scales like HHHHHMM ask you to rate abstract categories (Hurt, Hunger, Hydration) on a 1-10 scale, which is subjective. This tool asks about specific, observable behaviors — things you can actually see your pet doing or not doing. It also includes caregiver burnout detection, trend analysis across multiple assessments, and a gut-check validation that traditional scales lack.

Q: Can I share results with my veterinarian?

Yes. Premium members can generate a comprehensive PDF report including pet details, all assessment scores, trend charts, and clinical insights — designed to give your vet actionable context for quality-of-life conversations.

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The question that matters most

“When you look into your pet's eyes right now — do you still see them looking back?”

This isn't clinical. No scale captures it. But owners know. Research shows that your intuition about your pet's inner state is one of the most reliable signals we have. Trust what you feel.

This is the dimension every other scale misses. The relationship between you and your pet is the foundation of their quality of life — and yours.

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