Managing Your Pet’s Health Records – How and Why
Keeping health records for ourselves and our loved ones is important and something that we all should do. As a pet owner, do not inadvertently overlook keeping track and documenting your four legged family member’s health information.
Do not wait until an emergency happens to get your pet’s veterinary information organized and at your fingertips. Getting organized and compiling vet records is easy. Get a binder for each pet and label it with their name. Put the binder somewhere that is convenient to access and easy to spot. Start collecting past health information from your vet. Going forward request copies of vaccinations, tests, medicines, etc.
Your pet’s health binder should include the following basic information for each pet:
- A Name, birth date, and gender.
- A Breed and general description including color and approximate weight.
- A A recent photograph.
- A Microchip or tattoo information.
- A Name of your vet, veterinary clinic,