The hardest decision a dog owner ever makes - but vets use this quality of life scale to know when it's truly time.
⏰ TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 - The Question Every Dog Owner Dreads
0:30 - The HHHHHMM Quality of Life Scale Explained
0:45 - HURT - Is Pain Managed?
1:00 - HUNGER - Are They Still Eating?
1:10 - HYDRATION - Drinking Enough?
1:20 - HYGIENE - Maintaining Dignity?
1:30 - HAPPINESS - Joy Still Present?
1:40 - MOBILITY - Can They Move?
1:50 - MORE GOOD DAYS Than Bad?
2:05 - Signs It IS Time
2:20 - Signs It's NOT Time Yet
2:35 - The Compassionate Choice
2:50 - Memorial & Grief Support
❤️ THE HHHHHMM SCALE (Rate Each 0-10):
✅ HURT - Is pain adequately controlled?
✅ HUNGER - Still interested in food?