Cat Quality of Life Calculator
A gentle daily check-in. A clearer conversation with your veterinarian.
HHHHHMM-inspired caregiver assessment • 0 = worst, 10 = best
Seven Areas of Wellbeing
Result
Today’s quality of life score
49 / 70A starting point for your veterinary discussion.
Above the scale’s reference thresholdA high total cannot cancel out pain or breathing difficulty.
Comfort & Care Priorities
Comfort first
Discuss pain and breathing with your veterinarian.
Make essentials easy to reach
Food, water, litter box and resting places should be accessible and low effort.
Keep a consistent care routine
Predictable routines can help your cat feel more secure and comfortable.
You know your cat best. You do not have to make difficult decisions alone.
Good Days & Difficult Days
No recorded check-ins yet.
Saved on this device. Not synced or sent to your veterinarian.
Saved check-ins & journal controls
Breathing distress, collapse or uncontrolled pain? Seek urgent veterinary care regardless of the score.
Understanding the score
Seven areas × 0–10 points = a total out of 70. The Villalobos framework uses a total above 35 as a reference for hospice care. Review individual concerns and changes with your veterinarian.
Not a diagnosis or a decision about euthanasia.
What do the colors mean?
Color gradually shifts with the score. Areas below 5 receive a discussion flag; this is an interface prompt, not a validated clinical cutoff. A rating of 0 or reported urgent signs strengthens the red alert. A high total never provides clinical clearance.
About this adaptation
HHHHHMM was developed by Dr. Alice Villalobos. This independent educational adaptation uses the published 0–10 ratings. It is not claimed to be a validated feline clinical instrument. Guidance is paraphrased; sources are linked below.
FAQ
Can a total score decide what to do?
No. It organizes observations for your veterinarian. Diagnosis, comfort, individual needs and response to care all matter. The tool cannot decide about treatment or euthanasia.
How often should I assess my cat?
Agree on a schedule with your veterinarian. Consistent observation periods and a good/difficult day journal help describe changes. Do not wait for another score if urgent signs appear.
Can a high total hide a serious concern?
Yes. Low observations are flagged separately. Breathing distress, collapse or uncontrolled pain requires urgent veterinary care regardless of the total.
Are the initial scores observations of my cat?
No. The seven 7-point values are an editable example. Replace them with your own observations. Care focus tabs do not diagnose or fill in scores.
Where is my journal stored?
Only in this browser’s local storage after you select Save check-in. It may disappear if browser data is cleared. It is not a medical record or backup. Download a separate text copy; this module does not send notes to a server.
Does supported feeding or movement mean poor quality of life?
Not necessarily. Rate comfort with the care you and your veterinarian have agreed. Ask about the benefits and burden of any support.
Sources & References
AAHASenior & end-of-life care guidance
FelineVMA (formerly AAFP)Feline senior care guidance and clinical resourcesEducational adaptation. References do not imply endorsement. Sources checked October 15, 2026. No clinical review is claimed.
A gentle daily check-in. A clearer conversation with your veterinarian.