Learn how veterinarians assess pet quality of life using the Five Domains Model. Understand what to monitor daily in your senior or terminally ill dog or cat.

When a pet is ageing or seriously ill, it can be hard to know whether changes reflect temporary setbacks or a deeper decline. This post explains how vets assess quality of life, why patterns over time matter more than single bad days, and how tracking daily wellbeing can support clearer, more compassionate end-of-life decisions.