Older pets typically have 1 or more medical conditions such as painful osteoarthritis (OA), obesity, or organ disease that over time can greatly affect their quality of life; the ability to enjoy and participate in normal daily activities. The QoL scale with its scoring helps owners assess their pet’s quality of life by using a systematic approach. For each category, at-home care suggestions are included which may help improve and/or maintain an acceptable quality of life for as long as possible. Pet owners must also consider if they are truly able to provide enough care to maintain their ailing pet properly.