Features
Every Page in the Pet Symptom & Behavior Journal
- A daily health page, with a few quick notes each day
- A symptom log
- An episode log, for events with a clear start and end
- A behavior log, using the "before, behavior, after" format
- A skin, itch, and lump log
- A bathroom and litter box log
- A breathing count page, only if your vet has asked you to count at home
- A good day calendar, for pets with an ongoing condition or in their senior years
- A one-page summary to hand your vet
- Bonus: a one-page summary of your pet's key information for the fridge
Great for: Senior pets, pets with an ongoing condition, new or changing behavior, itchy skin, bathroom or litter box changes, and getting ready for a vet visit.
A Filled-In Example
See what a completed page looks like before you start, so you know how to fill yours in. Write a word or two, or as much as you like.
A Short, Easy-to-Read Guide
A few clear pages that explain how to use each printable and what to keep in mind. Written in plain language, organized, and based on trusted sources.
Instant Download, Print at Home
Download your PDF right after checkout and print on regular 8.5 x 11 inch printer paper. Print the pages you need, as many times as you need, for your pets. Nothing is shipped. 3% of your purchase price (excluding shipping and taxes) helps shelter and rescue pets.
Why Keep a Pet Health Journal?
When the vet asks, your notes are right there.
| Feature | Pet Symptom & Behavior Journal | Without a Journal |
|---|---|---|
| When it started | Written down the day you noticed | "A while ago" |
| How often it happens | Logged each time | Guessing |
| What you saw | Clear notes in plain words | "He just wasn't himself" |
| When your vet asks you to keep track | A clear page for each | Notes on scraps of paper |
| Before the appointment | A one-page summary for your vet | Easy to go blank in the exam room |
Writing it down never replaces a call. If anything worries you, call your vet right away.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use this journal instead of going to the vet?
No, never. This journal never replaces your veterinarian. It helps you bring clear notes to the vet. If your pet seems sick, hurt, in pain, or just "not right," call your veterinarian or the nearest emergency animal hospital right away.
Will this tell me if my dog is sick?
No. This journal doesn't diagnose anything. It helps you write down what you notice, so you can share it with your veterinarian, who can examine your pet. If anything worries you, call your vet right away.
Will this tell me if my cat is sick?
No. This journal doesn't diagnose anything. It helps you write down what you notice about your cat, so you can share it with your veterinarian. If anything worries you, call your vet right away.
Is this a dog health journal?
Yes. It's a printable health journal for dogs and cats, with a page for a few quick notes each day and logs for anything unusual.
Is this a cat health journal?
Yes. It's a printable health journal for cats and dogs, with a page for a few quick notes each day, logs for anything unusual, and a litter box log.
Why keep a health journal for my dog or cat?
Many pets act differently at the clinic than they do at home. Notes on what you saw, when it happened, and how often can help your vet see the bigger picture.
Is this a dog behavior log?
Yes, but start with your vet. A change in behavior can have a medical cause, including pain. The behavior log helps you bring clear notes to that visit.
Is this a cat behavior journal?
Yes, but start with your vet. A change in behavior can have a medical cause, such as pain or an illness. The behavior log helps you bring clear notes to that visit.
My vet asked me to keep a seizure log. Does this have one?
Yes. The episode log is made for events with a clear start and end, like a seizure, collapse, or coughing fit, with room for when it started and ended. Follow your vet's instructions, and call your veterinarian or the nearest emergency animal hospital right away about any episode.
My vet asked me to count my pet's resting breathing rate. Is there a page for that?
Yes. The breathing count page gives you a place to write down the instructions your veterinarian gives you, and to record each count, so your notes stay organized and easy to share with your vet. The page does not include any instructions or numbers of its own. Those come only from your veterinarian.
My vet wants me to keep an eye on a lump. Can I track it here?
Yes. The skin and lump log has room to record each lump, where it is, when you first noticed it, its size, any changes, and whether your vet has seen it. Only your veterinarian can tell what a lump is, so show every new lump to your vet.
My vet asked about my pet's bathroom habits. Can I track them here?
Yes. The bathroom and litter box log is for urine, stool, accidents, and litter box habits. If your dog or cat is straining, trying to go with little or nothing coming out, crying while they try, or you see blood in the urine or stool, call your vet right away.
Is this a physical product?
No. It's a printable PDF you download right after checkout. Nothing is shipped, so there's no shipping fee.
Can I print it more than once?
Yes. Print as many copies as you need for your pets.
Does it work for both dogs and cats?
Yes. It's made for both, and every page works for dogs and cats.
How does my purchase help shelter and rescue pets?
3% of your purchase price (excluding shipping and taxes) goes to shelter and rescue pets.