Vet Visit Checklist South Africa

When symptoms started.Whether they are improving or worsening.Energy level changes.Pain, limping, coughing, itching, or behaviour changes.

Food eaten today.Treats or scraps.Water intake changes.Any diet change.

How many times.Colour and consistency.Blood or foreign material.Photos if useful and safe.

Current medicines.Supplements.Tick and flea products.Never give human medicine unless a vet says so.

Vaccine card.Rabies record.Deworming history.Previous vet notes if changing clinics.

What signs mean urgent return?What should I feed?When is follow-up?What costs should I expect?

Collapse.Trouble breathing.Repeated vomiting.Seizures or severe weakness.

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Should I wait for a checklist if symptoms are severe?

No. If your dog is collapsing, struggling to breathe, repeatedly vomiting, bleeding, or very weak, contact a vet urgently.

What notes help a vet most?

Timing, appetite, drinking, toilet changes, vomiting or stool details, medications, diet changes, toxin exposure, and vaccine status are useful.