IMPORTANT: Pain questionnaires invite pet owners to form a distinct connection between a family member’s pain and suffering. This is emotionally taxing, which is one of the reasons why veterinary supervision is critical. LOAD is copyright protected by the University of Liverpool and licensed exclusively on a global basis to Elanco Animal Health. You can find instructions and copies of the LOAD questionnaire on the My Elanco site.
STEP 1: Open LOAD by tapping the last image in this slideshow
STEP 2: Download a pdf version
STEP 3: Open the pdf version
STEP 4: Complete the highlighted section
STEP 5: Rename the document with your dog's name
STEP 6: Add background information
STEP 7: Answer the 13 LOAD questions (graded 0-4)
STEP 8: Save as a new document labelled with the date
Published LOAD scores from >200 dogs with osteoarthritis. For example, 19 indicates moderate-severe arthritis pain.