Pet Quality of Life Assessment — Guidance from Toronto In-Home Pet Euthanasia and Hospice Services
If you’re unsure whether your dog or cat is still experiencing comfort, happiness, and dignity, this veterinarian-based Quality of Life tool from Toronto In-Home Pet Euthanasia and Hospice Services can help. Families across Toronto, North York, Scarborough, Etobicoke, East York, Mississauga, Brampton, Vaughan, Markham, and the GTA use this assessment when considering in-home pet euthanasia, dog euthanasia at home, cat euthanasia at home, or mobile veterinary hospice care.
How to Interpret Your Pet’s Score
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This score reflects overall comfort based on Pain/Breathing HungerHydration HygieneHappiness MobilityGood Days vs Bad. Use it to guide conversations with your veterinarian about next steps, including supportive care, hospice, or in-home pet euthanasia when appropriate.
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Pet Quality of Life Scale — Should I Consider Euthanasia?
Making this decision is heartbreaking. This tool helps you understand your pet’s comfort by scoring their eating, breathing, happiness, mobility, and overall well-being. Slide each bar to see how they are doing today — the total score updates instantly below.
0 = very poor • 10 = excellent comfort
This tool is informational and not a diagnosis — please consult a veterinarian for personalized guidance.
HURT — Pain & Breathing
Is pain controlled? Breathing comfortable? (Breathing trouble outweighs all concerns.)
👉 Slide left or right to choose a score (0 = poor • 10 = ideal)
HUNGER
Is the pet eating enough? Does hand-feeding or a feeding tube help?
👉 Slide left or right to choose a score
HYDRATION
Is the pet dehydrated? Fluids may help when advised by a veterinarian.
👉 Slide to update score
HYGIENE
Cleanliness, grooming, soft bedding, wound care to prevent discomfort.
👉 Slide to update score
HAPPINESS
Joy? Interest in family or play? Any fear, confusion, or anxiety?
👉 Slide to update score
MOBILITY
Is movement comfortable? Any falls or difficulty rising?
👉 Slide to update score
MORE GOOD DAYS THAN BAD
If bad days outnumber good, QoL may be too compromised. Consult your vet.
👉 Slide to update score
To help you get an estimate, please provide us with:
🐾 Pet Name
⚖️ Pet Weight
📍 Location (City or Major Intersection)
🌈 Reason for Euthanasia
Pet Quality of Life Scale — Should I Consider Euthanasia?
When Is In-Home Pet Euthanasia Recommended?
A declining quality of life can indicate your pet is suffering more than enjoying life. Families in Toronto and the GTA consider in-home pet euthanasia when several of these signs appear most days:
- Pain & breathing comfort — respiratory distress outweighs other concerns
- Mobility — difficulty standing or walking, frequent falls, seizures
- Appetite & hydration — persistent nausea, weight loss, poor intake
- Joy & connection — reduced interest in family, toys, or daily routines
- More bad days than good — the “good day” count continues to drop
We’re here to help with compassionate guidance, whether you choose hospice support or a peaceful in-home goodbye.
How to Use the Pet Quality of Life Assessment
- Slide each scale from 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal) for today’s status.
- Review the live Total Score and comfort guidance.
- Click “Copy” or “Save as PDF” to share results with your veterinarian.
- Call or Text to discuss in-home euthanasia or hospice care in Toronto & the GTA.
Peaceful Mobile Veterinary Service in the GTA
Euthanasia Service Areas — Toronto & Surrounding Communities
We provide gentle in-home pet euthanasia for dogs and cats throughout Toronto and the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). Our compassionate mobile veterinarians are available in the following locations:
We’re proud to provide gentle in-home euthanasia for dogs and cats across the GTA — offering families comfort, privacy, and compassion when it matters most.
Cremation Options
After your pet’s peaceful in-home euthanasia, we offer two compassionate cremation options to honour your beloved companion. Each option is handled with dignity, respect, and care, ensuring your pet is treated as if they were our own.
Private Cremation (Ashes Returned)
Your pet is cremated individually, and their ashes are returned to you in a standard urn (metal or wooden included). This option allows you to keep your pet’s cremated remains close to you as a personal memorial.
Communal Cremation (No Ashes Returned)
Your pet is gently cremated together with other pets, and the ashes are respectfully placed in a communal burial area. No ashes are returned with this option, but you may add a paw print or memorial keepsake if you wish.
Memorial Urns, Paw Prints & Keepsakes
Families often choose to honour their pet’s memory with special urns, paw impressions, jewellery, or custom keepsakes. You can browse all available options in our full Memorial & Keepsakes Catalogue.
📄 View Memorial & Keepsakes Catalogue (PDF)Designed for families in Toronto and the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) evaluating their pet’s comfort at home.
Mobile Vet Euthanasia
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Pet Quality of Life Assessment Toronto — Guidance from Toronto In-Home Pet Euthanasia and Hospice Services
