Pet's Lifestyle Health Quiz
Score your pet's routine across diet, exercise, and medical care to see where you excel and where to improve.
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Get the Full ExperienceThis 8-question lifestyle audit scores your pet's health across five domains recommended by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) and WSAVA: diet and nutrition, physical exercise, mental stimulation, preventive veterinary care, and dental health. The quiz produces a wellness score out of 80, categorised into tiers from Excellent to Needs Improvement, with specific actionable recommendations for the lowest-scoring areas.
Frequently Asked Questions
How often should I take my pet to the vet?
The AVMA recommends annual wellness visits for healthy adult pets (1–7 years), and biannual visits for senior pets (dogs over 7, cats over 11). Each visit should include a full physical examination, weight check, dental assessment, and discussion of any behavioural changes. Annual bloodwork (CBC, biochemistry panel, urinalysis) is increasingly recommended from middle age onwards to establish baselines and catch conditions like kidney disease, diabetes, and hypothyroidism before clinical signs appear.
How important is dental care for pets?
Dental disease is one of the most under-treated conditions in companion animals. The American Veterinary Dental College estimates that by age 3, over 80% of dogs and 70% of cats have some degree of dental disease. Periodontal disease causes chronic pain, tooth loss, and — critically — allows bacteria to enter the bloodstream, increasing risk of heart, kidney, and liver disease. Professional dental cleaning under general anaesthesia is the gold standard; daily tooth brushing at home is the single most effective preventive measure.
What is the minimum exercise requirement for a healthy pet?
There is no universal minimum — requirements vary enormously by species and breed. As a general guide: dogs need at least 30 minutes of moderate activity daily (most dogs benefit from significantly more); cats need at least two 10–15 minute active play sessions daily in addition to environmental enrichment (climbing structures, puzzle feeders, window access). Sedentary indoor cats that receive no active play are at high risk of obesity, urinary tract disease, and behavioural problems.
What mental stimulation does my pet need?
Mental stimulation is as important as physical exercise, particularly for intelligent breeds. For dogs: training sessions (5–10 minutes daily), puzzle feeders, scatter feeding, sniffing games, novel environments. For cats: food puzzles, rotating toy variety, bird feeders positioned at windows, and interactive wand play. Dogs that are physically exercised but mentally understimulated frequently develop anxiety-based behaviours including destructive chewing, excessive barking, and repetitive stereotypies.