Free printable resources
Sheets you can print and take with you
Reference material built to be used during something: an appointment, a weekly review, a dog's first month at home.
Each of these is free, needs no sign up, and is written against published veterinary guidance with the sources named at the foot of the page. Veterinary teams, shelters and rescues are welcome to print them for clients.
- Fill in checklistSenior Dog Vet Visit Prep SheetA printable sheet for preparing a senior dog's veterinary appointment: what to bring, what to measure beforehand, and the questions worth asking.11 things to check · 6 rows
- Weekly logWeekly Senior Dog Observation LogA printable weekly log for a senior dog: eight things to note once a week so a slow trend becomes visible before it becomes a crisis.9 rows
- Reference tableSenior Dog Symptom Urgency ReferenceA reference table for senior dog symptoms: what to record for each, and whether it needs an emergency visit, a call today, or a routine appointment.15 rows
- TimelineRescue Dog Decompression TimelineA week by week guide to the first month with an adopted dog: what to expect, what to hold off on, and which changes need a veterinarian rather than patience.6 things to check · 4 rows
- ChecklistCognitive Change Observation ChecklistAn observation checklist covering the behavior categories veterinarians ask about when assessing cognitive change in an older dog, and what to record for each.6 rows
- ChecklistSenior Dog Home Safety AuditA room by room checklist for making a home safer for an ageing dog: traction, lighting, access, and the changes worth making before a fall rather than after one.5 things to check · 10 rows
- Fill in checklistDog First Aid Kit ChecklistWhat to keep in a dog first aid kit, what to leave out, and the numbers to write on the lid before you need them.12 things to check
- ChecklistAdoption Day ChecklistWhat to ask the shelter, what to bring, and how to set the house up before a newly adopted dog walks through the door.18 things to check · 6 rows
- Planning sheetEnd of Life Planning SheetA sheet for deciding the practical questions in advance: who is present, where it happens, what happens afterwards, and who to call out of hours.6 things to check · 6 rows
These sheets help you record and organize what you observe. They do not diagnose anything and are not a substitute for veterinary care.