Webinar Recording: When Is It Time to Say Goodbye? Understanding Your Pet’s Quality of Life

Making decisions about your pet’s quality of life can feel overwhelming. You may be balancing emotions, medical concerns, and the desire to keep your pet comfortable and happy. In this webinar recording, Dr. Mary Gardner, co-founder and CEO of Lap of Love, shares guidance to help pet families better understand quality of life, recognize signs of decline, and make compassionate end-of-life decisions with confidence.

Whether your pet is aging, living with a chronic illness, or facing a terminal diagnosis, this educational webinar offers practical tools and supportive insights to help you evaluate your pet’s comfort, daily routines, and overall well-being.

What You’ll Learn About Pet Quality of Life

In this recorded webinar, you’ll learn:

* Common health conditions that can affect a pet’s quality of life 

* Signs and behavior changes that may indicate discomfort or decline 

* How mobility, appetite, hygiene, and social interaction impact well-being 

* The difference between quality of life and quality of death 

* How families approach end-of-life care decisions for dogs and cats 

* The “4 Budgets” framework for evaluating quality of life 

* Simple at-home tools to help assess your pet’s comfort and happiness 

Why Pet Quality of Life Matters

Understanding your pet’s quality of life can help you make informed, compassionate decisions about their care. Monitoring changes in behavior, pain levels, appetite, and mobility can provide valuable insight into how your pet is feeling physically and emotionally.

This webinar is designed to support pet parents navigating senior pet care, hospice care, chronic illness, or end-of-life planning for dogs and cats.

Watch the Webinar Recording

Watch Dr. Mary Gardner’s webinar recording to gain expert guidance on assessing your pet’s quality of life and navigating end-of-life care with compassion, clarity, and confidence.