How to Evaluate Your Senior Pet’s Quality of Life

Amanda Steffen

Published on: 12/11/2025

A veterinarian’s guide to using QOL scales and what they mean for your beloved pet Watching a beloved senior pet age is one of the hardest parts of being their guardian. You may find yourself asking, “Are they still happy? Are they in pain? How will I know when it’s time? ”These are questions I hear from pet parents every day in my work with senior dogs and cats.