Senior Dog Health Checklist & Tracker
An older dog changes so slowly you rarely catch it — a little less spring on the stairs, a bowl left half-full — until it’s suddenly obvious. Once a month you fill one line — weight, appetite, mobility, energy, lumps, and toileting — plus a short list of changes worth a vet call. Built for owners of dogs around seven and up. It’s educational, not veterinary advice.
Genuinely fillable · bilingual EN/ES · vet-sourced — not a scanned template.
What's inside
- A top strip for your dog’s name, age, and vet
- A 12-row monthly table: weight, appetite, mobility/stairs, energy/mood, lumps/skin, and toileting
- A 'call your vet if you notice' checklist — sudden weight change, stopped eating, trouble rising, drinking/peeing more, new lumps, confusion, coughing
- A tip on setting a baseline and taking one photo a month
How to use it
- Print it, fill the top strip, and pick one day a month — say the 1st — to do the check-in.
- Weigh your dog, watch, and jot a quick note in each column; even 'same as last month' is worth writing.
- Tick anything on the checklist and call your vet — bring the sheet to your next appointment.
New printables + calm, sourced dog-care tips
Join the Pack and the 18-printable bundle is your instant thank-you — then we email new printables and short, vet-sourced tips as they’re ready. A few times a month, no spam.
The 18-printable pack lands instantly — new printables and tips follow. Unsubscribe anytime.Frequently asked questions
- How often should I fill it in?
- Once a month is enough for most senior dogs. Your vet may want it more often if something is already changing.
- What age counts as senior?
- It varies. Many dogs are considered senior around seven, and large breeds a little earlier — ask your vet where yours lands.
- Can this replace a vet visit?
- No. It helps you notice changes early and describe them clearly. Your vet makes the calls on anything medical.
Free educational printable — not veterinary advice, and not a substitute for your vet's official records or an emergency call. Full disclaimer → · Leer en español →