Features
Every Page in the Vet Visit Prep Kit
- A profile page for your pet, with room for your vet and other important contacts
- A daily log to fill in each day until the visit
- A checklist of anything that's changed
- A list of medicines, supplements, and food
- Questions to ask your vet, with room to star your top three
- A page for notes during the appointment
- Bonus: a one-page summary of your pet's key information for the fridge
Great for: Wellness exams, sick visits, senior pet checkups, a first visit with a new vet, and anyone who has ever left an appointment and remembered the question they forgot to ask.
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 Bring a Vet Visit Prep Kit?
Going in organized makes a difference.
| Feature | Vet Visit Prep Kit | Going In Without Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Your questions | Written down, top three starred | Easy to forget in the moment |
| Changes at home | Noted day by day before the visit | "It started a while ago" |
| Medicines and food | Listed in one place | Names and amounts are hard to recall on the spot |
| What the vet said | Written down in the exam room | Hard to recall on the drive home |
| Sharing with family, a sitter, or anyone who helps | A one-page summary for the fridge | Scattered across texts and papers |
Bring clear notes. Leave with a clear plan.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use this kit instead of going to the vet?
No, never. This kit helps you get ready for a vet visit and remember what the vet tells you. It never replaces your veterinarian. If your pet seems sick, hurt, in pain, or just "not right," call your veterinarian or the nearest emergency animal hospital right away.
What should I bring to my pet's vet appointment?
The kit includes pages for your pet's profile, a list of medicines, supplements, and food, your notes on what has changed at home, and your questions. Bring those pages, your pet's current medications (or photos of the labels), and anything your clinic asks you to bring.
What should I bring to my cat's vet appointment?
The kit includes pages for your cat's profile, a list of medicines, supplements, and food, your notes on what has changed at home, and your questions. Bring those pages, your cat's current medications (or photos of the labels), a secure carrier, and anything your clinic asks you to bring.
What questions should I ask my vet?
The kit includes a page of common questions about overall health, food and weight, teeth and nails, medicines, cost, and what to ask if there's a problem, with space to add your own.
What questions should I ask my vet about my cat?
The kit includes a page of common questions about your cat's overall health, food and weight, teeth and nails, medicines, cost, and what to ask if there's a problem, with space to add your own.
How do I prepare for a vet visit?
If you're worried about your pet, call your vet first and tell them what's going on. Once you have an appointment, whether it's a yearly checkup or a visit for a problem, write down how your pet is doing each day until then, gather your pet's medicine and food details, and write down your questions. If your pet gets worse or you're worried while you wait, call your vet again or go to the nearest emergency animal hospital. The kit walks you through it.
Should I feed my dog before a vet visit?
Ask your clinic when you book, and follow their instructions. Some tests need special preparation, and only your vet can advise on your dog's needs, including their usual medicine.
Should I feed my cat before a vet visit?
Ask your clinic when you book, and follow their instructions. Some tests need special preparation, and only your vet can advise on your cat's needs, including their usual medicine.
Is it okay to ask my vet about cost?
Yes. It's completely normal to ask for an estimate, or to ask which tests matter most if you need to prioritize.
What if my pet seems sick before the appointment?
Don't wait for the appointment. Call your veterinarian or the nearest emergency animal hospital right away. This kit is for staying organized. It never replaces a call.
Does it work for a puppy's or kitten's first vet visit?
Yes. Bring the paperwork from the breeder, shelter, or rescue, and use the questions page to ask about your new pet. Seeing a new vet? Ask your previous clinic to send records ahead.
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.