Liverpool Osteoarthritis in Dogs (LOAD) questionnaire.

Owner initial visit & follow-up questionnaire for dogs with mobility problems.

Thank you for agreeing to complete this questionnaire. You can either select to complete this questionnaire online via the online version form below, download a PDF copy and email once completed to admin@beacroftreferrals.co.uk, or pop it into the centre.

• The initial visit section of the form is to be completed before your assessment.

• Follow up visit section to be completed thereafter.

Liverpool Osteoarthritis in Dogs tool (LOAD for short) is a respected and validated tool commonly used in veterinary practice. This questionnaire-based tool can be supportive in identifying and quantifying a dog’s pain, as well as being used during the management plan to assess improvement and deterioration in the dog’s condition.

Your assistance in this endeavour will enable us to gather valuable information about your dog, and is a vital component in our ongoing quest combating arthritis. It is important that all questions are answered to the best of your ability and if you have a question regarding the questionnaire please speak to a Beacroft Referrals member of staff.

Thank you again for your help.

Please complete all sections on the relevant pages as advised by your therapist. Please ensure you complete the correct section and click the calculate button at the end of the questionnaire.

• Initial visit section (pg 3-6).

• Follow up section can be found (pg 7-9).

• Please save completed form and either email (preferred option) or download and complete the pdf and bring it to your next session.