Instructions on Utilizing Puppy Health Record
Filling out the Puppy Health Record form is essential for tracking your puppy's health and development. This record will help you maintain a comprehensive history of vaccinations, examinations, and other important milestones in your puppy's early life.
- Puppy Information: Fill in the puppy's name, registered name (if applicable), breed, color, and markings.
- Birth Information: Enter the birth date and time, birth weight, and sex of the puppy. Include the names of the sire and dam.
- Developmental Stages: Note when the puppy's eyes opened, when it was introduced to solid food, and when it was weaned. Record when teeth erupted.
- Vaccinations: For each vaccination, write the date given, type of vaccine (e.g., Distemper, Bordetella), the manufacturer's name and lot number, and the location and route given.
- Parasite Control: Document the date of treatment, the name of the parasite control product, the manufacturer, and the route given.
- Examinations or Procedures: Record the date, findings, and comments for any examinations or procedures performed by you or a veterinarian. Include initials of the owner or veterinarian.
- Schedule of Events: Use the provided schedule to note significant events from birth to spay or neuter, such as de-worming, physical examinations, and vaccinations.
Once you have filled out the form, keep it in a safe place for future reference. This will ensure you have all important health information readily available for your puppy's veterinary visits.