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Dear Editor:
Until recently I didn't even know something like this-Quality of Life Scale for Pets-existed.
"What is a quality of life scale and how is it used? Pet quality of life (QOL) scales are used to determine on a numeric basis how your pet is feeling. A QOL quiz helps you address different variables in your pet's life to assess their overall comfort and happiness. Quality of life scales are typically used when a pet has a terminal illness or is at en end of life stage. A terminal illness is one where a pet will not be cured or recover, but perhaps can be managed so the pet is comfortable. Treatments at this time are focused on palliative care-helping with pain, nausea, nutrition, hydration, and mobility-but not on curing the pet.
Quality of life scales can help the family decide when it is time to let the pet go."
(Source: JourneysPet.com)
Eileen Fitzsimons
Dodgeville