End of Life
The HHHHHMM Quality of Life Scale, when it's time to put a dog down, hospice care at home, and the decisions every senior dog family eventually has to face. Written carefully.
Quality of Life Scale for Dogs (HHHHHMM, Vet-Used Tool)
Updated for 2026. The HHHHHMM Quality of Life Scale for dogs by Dr. Alice Villalobos — the standard tool vets use to assess senior dog quality of life.
8 minHow to Know When It's Time to Put Your Dog Down (5 Signs & a Vet-Used Framework)
Updated for 2026. There's no single sign that tells you it's time to put your dog down. The 5 signals vets consider serious and 6 questions to ask.
11 min