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How to organize your pet’s health records

Updated October 3, 2026 · By the Patikoko team

Short answer

How do you organize your pet's health records?

Keep one record per pet and store the essentials in one place: vaccinations with dates, weight over time, medicine and vet appointments. Update it right after each visit so it is always current.

What to include

  • Vaccinations and their dates
  • Weight checked on a regular basis
  • Medicine, including what it is for and when it is given
  • Vet appointments, past and upcoming
  • Your vet’s contact details

Keep it in one place

Paper certificates, photos and messages scattered across devices are hard to find in a hurry. Pick one home for the record and put new information there as soon as you get it.

Update after every visit

At the end of each appointment, add the date, anything that was done and when the next visit is due.

Share it with the people who need it

If several people take your pet to the vet, they should all be able to see the same record.

Note: This guide is about keeping records organized. It is not veterinary advice. Talk to your vet about your pet’s health.

How Patikoko helps

In the Patikoko health tracker you can record weight, vaccinations, vet appointments and medicine for each pet, add appointments to your phone calendar and let your household see the same information.

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