The last year of Daisy’s life was full of health challenges, sprinkled with up and down days, loss of appetite here and there, and a slow decline of activity. Keeping notes on paper made it easier to bring essential data to the vet to determine where she was in the overall scope of health.

Vet practices can be big, and often more than one person sees your pet. While they have their chart and notes, they don’t always consistently hear from you. And YOU are your dog’s most trusted advocate. Also, a dog’s anxiety level can be hightened during vet visits, sometimes masking pain, or making the dog appear more alert or engaged than they truly are.

Keeping a daily journal over the course of a few months can provide a fact-based approach to helping your vet assess quality of life and/or medication changes if necessary. We wish you and your pet easy days, and much love.