Directions: Use the key factors of quality of life below to help assess your pet’s condition. Use the Daily Diary to keep track of your pet’s progress. Fill in the appropriate number for each category for that day. The maximum score is 12 and you can determine your own scale. You can even add categories that pertain to your pet’s particular situation. For example, “respiratory rate” is your pet suffers from heart failure or lung cancer. You can give half or quarter points if appropriate.