3greytjoys Posted November 2, 2011 Share Posted November 2, 2011 This is a valuable check list to print and fill-out before heading to the veterinarian. (This could help save an extra trip to the vet later.) Checkup Checklist: http://www.virbacpets.com/Libraries/PDFs/CheckupChecklist.sflb.ashx Here are tips that I find helpful: 1.) File: Keep an electronic file for each hound on a computer. Whenever I notice a new medical problem or medical behavior (i.e. sudden lack of appetite), I note it in the file (with date) to discuss at our next veterinary visit. 2.) Pictures: If I see a questionable spot or growth, I snap picture/s of growth (next to a ruler) with date to track any changes in growth or shape. 3.) Paw Pads: If a potential paw "pad" problem, wetting the pad with water before snaping a picture helps visibility in many cases. This is especially helpful if you think there may be a foreign body that isn't easily visible on a dry pad. Great to be able to "zoom in" on those pictures on a computer, or to print out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fiona3 Posted November 2, 2011 Share Posted November 2, 2011 Great idea and very helpful. I downloaded the checklist so I could make one for each of our 5 dogs. Your hints in the post were very good so they've been copied as well. Thanks for the information! Quote Hobbes - April 2, 1994 to April 9, 2008-----Tasha - May 23, 2000 to March 31, 2013 Fiona - Aug 29, 2001 to May 5, 2014-----Bailey - March 22, 2001 to Jan 20, 2015 Zeke - June 1, 2004 - Jan 26, 2016----Callie - July 14, 2006 to July 27, 2019 Forever in my heart: Chooch, Molly, Dylan & Lucy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KF_in_Georgia Posted November 3, 2011 Share Posted November 3, 2011 Also, make a list of things your dog routinely takes, dosage, and frequency. Items like fish oil, glucosamine, all other supplements--no matter how "natural"--and all drugs. Things that normally are beneficial--like fish oil--can be a complication with some ailments or emergencies. I'm trying to keep a current list for each dog in a note on the front of the fridge. In an emergency--or even a routine visit to the vet--I can take the list with me. Quote Kathy and Q (CRT Qadeer from Fuzzy's Cannon and CRT Bonnie) and Jane (WW's Aunt Jane from Trent Lee and Aunt M); photos to come. Missing Silver (5.19.2005-10.27.2016), Tigger (4.5.2007-3.18.2016), darling Sam (5.10.2000-8.8.2013), Jacey-Kasey (5.19.2003-8.22.2011), and Oreo (1997-3.30.2006) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seeh2o Posted November 3, 2011 Share Posted November 3, 2011 I downladed (free) the Critters app for my Android. I have their records with me all the time and can email them to myself or to anyone else as needed. There is also a Critters app for iphone. Quote Sunsands Doodles: Doodles aka Claire, Bella Run Softly: Softy aka Bowie (the Diamond Dog) Missing my beautiful boy Sunsands Carl 2.25.2003 - 4.1.2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Greytluv Posted November 3, 2011 Share Posted November 3, 2011 Yep, they have Paw Card for the iPhone. Love it. It has all the info right there. I have all five of my dogs on there. It's a greyt app. I'll have to look at the Critters app and see if I like that better. I also keep a binder with all their info in it. Blood work, rabies, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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