Biology

Dog Quality of Life Calculator

Score your dog's quality of life with the HHHHHMM scale.

Hurt (pain control) 0–10

Hunger (eating) 0–10

Hydration 0–10

Hygiene 0–10

Happiness 0–10

Mobility 0–10

More good days than bad 0–10

Calculated Output

Total score (out of 70) 49

Interpretation Acceptable quality of life

Formula: sum of 7 factors (Hurt, Hunger, Hydration, Hygiene, Happiness, Mobility, More good days)

Step-by-Step Breakdown

1. Values used:

2. Hurt (pain control) 0–10 = 7

3. Hunger (eating) 0–10 = 7

4. Hydration 0–10 = 8

5. Hygiene 0–10 = 7

6. Happiness 0–10 = 7

7. Mobility 0–10 = 6

8. More good days than bad 0–10 = 7

10. Total score (out of 70) = Hurt (pain control) 0–10 x Hunger (eating) 0–10 = 7 x 7 = 49

11. Interpretation = Acceptable quality of life

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The math behind it

Add the seven factors for a score out of 70. A total of 35 or above generally suggests an acceptable quality of life worth maintaining.

Scores of 7,7,8,7,7,6,7 → 49 (acceptable).

End-of-life decisions?

Always make these with your veterinarian — this tool only structures your thinking.