Pet Health Record Template (Free, Comprehensive)
Free comprehensive pet health record template. Tracks vet visits, weight, medications, diagnoses, and preventative care for dogs and cats. Editable PDF and Word.
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A pet health record template is an ongoing log of every vet visit, diagnosis, weight measurement, and preventative care event in your pet's life — a complete health timeline in one document.
What Is a Pet Health Record?
A vaccination record tells you when your pet last had their shots. A health record tells you everything. Weight trends over time. When that recurring ear infection first appeared. Which antibiotic worked last time and which caused a stomach upset. What the vet said at the last annual and what they recommended for follow-up.
This information is invaluable when you switch vets, move cities, or face a complex health situation where history matters. Keep this record updated after every vet visit.
When Do You Need This?
What to Include
1. Visit log
- Date, clinic, vet name, reason for visit
- Findings / diagnosis
- Treatment prescribed
- Follow-up required
2. Weight log
- Date, weight in lbs/kg
- Trend note (stable, gaining, losing)
- BCS (Body Condition Score) if recorded by vet
3. Preventative care
- Flea/tick prevention: product, dose, dates
- Heartworm prevention: product, dose, dates
- Dental cleanings with dates
4. Test results
- Bloodwork dates and summary findings
- Urinalysis, faecal, or imaging results
- Heartworm test dates and results
Legal Notes by State
No state-specific legal requirements. Keep this document alongside your official vet records — request copies of bloodwork and imaging reports from your vet to attach here.
The Template
Copy the text below, or use the download buttons. Replace all [BRACKETED FIELDS] with your specific information before use.
PET HEALTH RECORD
Pet Name: _____________________ Breed: _______________
DOB: _________ Sex: ___ Microchip #: _______________
Owner: _____________________ Phone: ___________________
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VET VISIT LOG
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Date | Clinic / Vet | Reason | Findings / Diagnosis | Treatment | Follow-up
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WEIGHT LOG
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Date | Weight | BCS (1–9) | Notes
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PREVENTATIVE CARE
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Flea/Tick Product: _______________ Dose: ___ Dates applied: ___________
Heartworm Product: _______________ Dose: ___ Dates given: ___________
Last dental cleaning: _______________ Next due: _______________
Last faecal test: _______________ Result: _______________
Last heartworm test: _______________ Result: _______________
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BLOODWORK & TEST RESULTS
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Date | Test | Key Findings | Vet Recommendation
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Notes / Ongoing conditions: ________________________________
________________________________This template is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For legally binding documents, consult a qualified attorney in your jurisdiction.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between this and a vaccination record?+
A vaccination record tracks only vaccines. This health record tracks the full picture: every vet visit, weight trend, preventative care, and test result. Use both — the vaccination record for quick reference and this for comprehensive history.
Should I keep digital or paper records?+
Both. Keep a printed copy in your pet's folder at home (useful for emergencies when phones die or apps are unavailable) and a digital copy in your email or cloud storage for easy sharing with vets. Some vet clinics also offer client portals — check whether yours does.