Advocacy Aids
Here are the health forms and templates
described in Speaking for Spot that
will help you excel as your dog’s medical
advocate. I invite you to download, print,
and use them to help manage your dog’s
health care needs. If you prefer forms
that will allow you to fill in the blanks
via your keyboard, click on the versions
lower down on the page.
Your Dog's Emergency Contact Information
Have ready access to this completed form so
as to avoid spending time tracking down
telephone numbers while you and your dog are
in the midst of an emergency. Be sure to
provide a copy to anyone who cares for your
dog in your absence.
Current Health Issues If your dog
has any medical problems, it's helpful to
maintain a written list so none will be
overlooked or forgotten.
Health
History Form This provides an easy
way to keep track of your dog's
vaccinations, test results, prior medical
problems and surgical procedures, and
adverse reactions to vaccinations or
medication.
Current Medication A list of all
your dog's current medication will be useful
for your veterinarian and anyone else who
provides care for your dog. It will also
help you more readily notice any
prescription errors.
Contingency Plan: In Case of Emergency
Use this form when your dog is in
someone else's care and you will be
unreachable to help make medical
decisions should the need arise.
Veterinary
Office Visit This form will help
you keep track of the purpose of your
visit as well as important questions to
ask your veterinarian.
Medication and Treatment Schedule
This template provides you with an easy
way to stay on top of your dog's
medication and treatment schedule. In
fact, it is similar to the form used in
my veterinary hospital. See the "sample"
form below. It demonstrates how this
form can be used.
Sample Medication and Treatment Schedule
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