Companion Animals

Companion Animal Wellbeing Tools

New tools for measuring companion animal wellbeing including validated quality of life scales are being adopted in veterinary practice.

Key Facts

Evidence-based research supports welfare improvements in companion animal wellbeing tools
Millions of animals benefit from better companion animals welfare practices
Individual actions and policy change both drive welfare improvements
Science, advocacy, and consumer choice are all important levers for change
Progress is achievable and measurable across this welfare domain

Welfare Considerations

Wellbeing measurement tools improve clinical decision making for companion animals.

What You Can Do

Use validated wellbeing scales for companion animals
Discuss quality of life assessment with your vet
Support wellbeing tool development and validation research
Apply wellbeing assessment in end of life decision making