MONITORING YOUR DOG

MONITORING

Monitoring your dog on a daily basis is important.

Often, by the time we notice that our pets are in distress the disease or disability may be advanced. This is why it is good practice to look for early signs of problems. Monitoring involves knowing your dog's eating habits and checking his stools and urine output.

Knowing your dog’s demeanor will help you identify any serious problems early.

Monitoring your dog’s body on a regular basis is so important to your dog’s health.

When you are familiar with the demeanor of your pet and what is normal for his physical appearance you will be able to be proactive on your dog’s behalf.

MONITORING YOUR DOGS HEALTH

Keeping records of your dog’s general health will always be beneficial.

If you have the information at hand to let your dogs Veterinarian better understand what is going on with your pet.

Daily Appetite

Daily Water intake

Bowel movements (Describe) Normal Formed Diarrhea

Urine output

Vomit (Describe) Bile Food Liquid

Coat Shiny/Dull, Dandruff Shedding

Demeanor Listless /Happy

Gum colour

Temperature

Respiration

Any abnormal behaviour

Keep these conditions well documented so you can help your dog by being his informed advocate.

SAMPLE CHART TO HELP MONITOR YOUR DOG

Ate	well					well
Pee		ck	ck		ck
BM	ck						ck
Water	ck			ck		ck
Coat	good
Acting	great
Temp	norm
Resp	norm
Colour	good
Vomit	no

 

If you do need to take your dog to the vet, remember the acronym AMPLE.

Does your dog have Allergies?

Is your dog on Medication

Past Medical history

Last Meal

Events leading to situation