Cat HMMM Quality of Life (QoL
Developed by veterinary oncologist Dr. Alice Villalobos, the HMMM Scale (Hurt, Hunger, Hydration, Hygiene, Happiness, Mobility, More Good Days) provides an objective 70-point framework for pet owne...
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Scores: Hurt 7, Hunger 7, Hydration 8, Hygiene 7, Happiness 8, Mobility 6, Good Days 7: Total Score = 50 / 70. Assessment = GOOD QUALITY OF LIFE (Acceptable comfort).
📖 About Cat HMMM Quality of Life (QoL
Developed by veterinary oncologist Dr. Alice Villalobos, the HMMM Scale (Hurt, Hunger, Hydration, Hygiene, Happiness, Mobility, More Good Days) provides an objective 70-point framework for pet owners and veterinarians evaluating end-of-life care for ailing or senior cats.
To use the Cat HMMM Quality of Life (QoL) Scale Calculator, enter your Hurt / Pain Control, Hunger / Appetite, Hydration and other values. The calculator instantly computes Total HMMM Quality of Life Score, Veterinary QoL Assessment and more. Results update in real time as you change any input — no submit button needed.
How to Use This Calculator
Enter your Hurt / Pain Control (10 = Pain free, 1 = Severe uncontrolled pain) (e.g. 7 in /10), Hunger / Appetite (10 = Eating well, 1 = Refusing food) (e.g. 7 in /10), Hydration (10 = Normal hydration, 1 = Dehydrated) (e.g. 8 in /10), Hygiene & Litter Box Use (10 = Clean/groomed, 1 = Incontinent) (e.g. 7 in /10), Happiness & Joy (10 = Interactive/purring, 1 = Withdrawn) (e.g. 8 in /10), Mobility (10 = Gets up independently, 1 = Immobile) (e.g. 6 in /10), and More Good Days Than Bad (10 = Mostly good days, 1 = All bad) (e.g. 7 in /10). Results update instantly as you type — adjust any value to compare scenarios.
The Formula
Total QoL Score = Hurt + Hunger + Hydration + Hygiene + Happiness + Mobility + More Good Days (Range: 7 to 70)
Target Threshold: Score > 35 indicates acceptable Quality of Life; Score ≤ 35 signals severe decline
Worked Example
Scores: Hurt 7, Hunger 7, Hydration 8, Hygiene 7, Happiness 8, Mobility 6, Good Days 7:
Total Score = 50 /
70.
Assessment = GOOD QUALITY OF LIFE (Acceptable comfort).
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