title: Karnofsky's score modified for cats.
abstract: The index of Karnofsky evaluating quality of life was originally developed by David A. Karnofsky in 1948. It determines the ability of a patient to carry on normal activities in life by using a scale from 0 to 100%. This index was modified for the cat. The index enables judgment of life quality and well-being in cats which is very difficult to interpret. Objectivity is given by a classification orientated in details concerning general condition as well as eating, playing, sleeping, and social behavior.
authors.affiliation: I. Medizinischen Tierklinik, Ludwig-Maximilians-University, Munich, Germany. K.Hartmann@lrz.uni-muenchen.de
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Hartmann
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Kuffer
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D002415:Cats / Q000523:psychology*; D017567:Karnofsky Performance Status; D011788:Quality of Life