While they're still here

Quality of Life

A quiet way to notice patterns. Five minutes a day.

Six gentle questions, one at a time. About a minute.

See where things have shifted. Share a clean summary with your vet.

One quiet prompt. The details that fade first.

What to notice

What fades first depends on what's changing

Plain-English watch-fors by condition. Not diagnostic guidance — patterns to notice on the days when you're already paying close attention.

Osteoarthritis · mobility decline

Watch for slowing on stairs, hesitating before jumping, shifting weight when standing.

Kidney disease

Watch for thirst changes, smaller appetite, nausea after meals, more rest than usual.

Heart · respiratory decline

Watch for faster breathing at rest, coughing at night, tiring quickly on short walks.

Cognitive decline

Watch for pacing, getting stuck in corners, sleep flipped to nighttime, less recognition.

Cancer · pain-heavy decline

Watch for hidden pain: panting at rest, reluctance to be touched, withdrawing from people.

General aging

Watch for the small narrowing: shorter walks, longer naps, fewer of the things they loved.

Bring this to your vet

Most veterinarians will tell you: "too early" is almost always kinder than "too late." Numbers from home help that conversation.

Stay close to the work.

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