Canine Quality of Life (HHHHHMM Scale
The HHHHHMM Quality of Life Scale was developed by veterinary oncologist Dr.
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Senior dog scored: Hurt 7, Hunger 7, Hydration 8, Hygiene 7, Happiness 6, Mobility 5, Good Days 6: Total HHHHHMM Score = 46 / 70.
📖 About Canine Quality of Life (HHHHHMM Scale
The HHHHHMM Quality of Life Scale was developed by veterinary oncologist Dr. Alice Villalobos to help pet owners objectively evaluate senior or terminally ill pets across 7 core quality-of-life domains.
To use the Canine Quality of Life (HHHHHMM Scale) Assessment Calculator, enter your
- Hurt (Pain control & breathing - 0 to 10),
- Hunger (Appetite & willing to eat - 0 to 10),
- Hydration (Fluid intake & skin turgor - 0 to 10) and other values. The calculator instantly computes Total HHHHHMM Scale Score, Quality of Life Status 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 & breathing - 0 to 10) (e.g. 7 in /10),
- Hunger (Appetite & willing to eat - 0 to 10) (e.g. 7 in /10),
- Hydration (Fluid intake & skin turgor - 0 to 10) (e.g. 8 in /10),
- Hygiene (Grooming & coat cleanliness - 0 to 10) (e.g. 7 in /10),
- Happiness (Joy, tail wags & engagement - 0 to 10) (e.g. 6 in /10),
- Mobility (Ability to stand & walk - 0 to 10) (e.g. 5 in /10), and
- More Good Days than Bad Days (0 to 10) (e.g. 6 in /10). Results update instantly as you type — adjust any value to compare scenarios.
The Formula
HHHHHMM Scale Total Score = Hurt (0-10) + Hunger (0-10) + Hydration (0-10) + Hygiene (0-10) + Happiness (0-10) + Mobility (0-10) + More Good Days (0-10)
Thresholds: Score ≥ 50 Good QoL | Score 35-49 Palliative Care Needed | Score < 35 Compromised QoL (Euthanasia Consideration)
Worked Example
Senior dog scored: Hurt 7, Hunger 7, Hydration 8, Hygiene 7, Happiness 6, Mobility 5, Good Days 6:
Total HHHHHMM Score = 46 /
70.
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