Quality of life is a balance between positive and negative inputs; put simply it is “how an animal feels about its current circumstances.”
Dr. Kleefisch will help your family decide if and when it will be time to consider creating a palliative care/ hospice options or euthanasia.
The examination will provide the time needed to discuss your pet’s quality of life in a non-hurried and supportive manner, taking into consideration your concerns and goals.
Beyond history and physical examination there are other measurements to assess quality of life. Two links below are encouraged to be used by families to help.