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Welcome to your Senior Dog Health Tracker
Built by an integrative veterinarian to help you track what matters most for your senior dog — from daily wellbeing to lab values over time.

Let's take two minutes to set up your pet's profile so the tracker is personalized from day one.
Skip setup — I'll fill this in later
Tell us about your dog
This personalizes the tracker — you can always update it later.
Health conditions
Select all that apply — this helps personalize the tracker and your weekly reports. You can always add more later.
Your pets
This tracker is an educational tool for noticing and recording your dog's everyday patterns. It does not diagnose or monitor health conditions and is not a substitute for veterinary care. Anything new or unusual should always be checked with your vet, never assumed. For an emergency, contact your veterinarian or your nearest emergency animal hospital right away.
How's your dog today?
Sunday, May 27, 2025
Today
🍽️ Eating & Drinking
📊 Did they eat today? Daily
how much of their meal did they eat?
💧 How much did they drink? Daily
changes vs. their usual amount matter more than exact volumes
🥣 What did they eat? Daily
🥄 How much food? Daily
total across all meals today
🍖 Any treats? Daily
type + rough amount — this counts toward daily calories
⚖️ Weight Weekly
lbs — weigh weekly or at every vet visit
🌿 Supplements given? Daily
tap × to remove items you don't use — your list is saved
🦮 Movement
⚡ Energy today Daily
😣 Any signs of discomfort? Daily
signs: limping, guarding, vocalization, facial tension
🏃 Outings / Walks Daily
wheelchair trips count!
🌅 Stiff or sore? Daily
how long stiffness lasts after waking up
🌿 Comfort & Care
✂️ Grooming & Hygiene As needed
customize this list — remove things that don't apply to your dog, add what you do
🌿 At-Home Comfort Techniques Daily as applicable
add, remove, or customize for what you actually do
Notes (how long, pet's reaction, areas that seemed helpful)
🏥 Professional Appointments As scheduled
💊 Medications Daily
No medications added yet — complete setup or tap below to add.
⏰ Refill reminders: This tool doesn't send push notifications — use the notes field below to write yourself a reminder, or set a calendar alert on your phone when you're running low. A good rule of thumb: note it here when you open your last refill.
⚠️ Side Effects / Reactions Today
💊 Missed or Late Doses
never double dose without calling your vet
🔁 Refill Notes (set a phone reminder too!)
📋 Prescription Changes
🚽 Potty & Digestion Daily
💩 Did they poop today?
🫧 Anything different with peeing?
🤢 Any vomiting?
#️⃣ Bowel Movements Today
total count — diarrhea may mean many small ones
🪄 How was their poop?
Type 4 (smooth, formed sausage) is the goal. Tap to select on the Bristol stool chart:
🔍 Notice any blood?
📷 Stool Photo
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Add a photo — very helpful to show your vet
🧠 Mind & Mood Daily
💛 How was their mood?
😴 How did they sleep?
altered sleep-wake cycles are common with cognitive decline
🧩 Any confusion or restlessness? Check any you noticed today
💡 These signs may be associated with Canine Cognitive Dysfunction (CCD) — similar to dementia. Tracking patterns over time gives your vet invaluable data. Always discuss changes with your veterinarian.
🧸 Enrichment & Mental Stimulation Daily as applicable
mental stimulation supports cognitive health — customize this list for your dog
📝 Notes & Observations
🩺 Vet Appointment Notes
💭 General Observations Today
🚨 Questions for Next Vet Visit
🌟 Wins & Good Moments
📸 Daily Photo
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Daily photo — great for spotting gradual changes
🔍 Photo or Video of a Concern
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Photo or video — lump, wound, rash, behavior change, gait change
📅 Schedule a Vet Appointment
Good instinct adding this. Anything new, unusual, or changing on your dog's body is worth a vet check. Don't wait to "see if it goes away" — early detection matters.

Call today: rapid growth, bleeding, ulceration, or obvious pain.
Within 1–2 weeks: new lumps, unexplained skin changes, unusual behavior on video.
My Dog's Health History
Tracking patterns over time is one of the most valuable things you can do for your senior dog's care.
🍽️ Appetite
💧 Water Intake
⚖️ Weight
⚡ Energy
😣 Discomfort (lower = more comfortable)
🌅 Stiffness
💩 Bowel Movements per Day
🫧 Urination Concerns
💛 Mood
😴 Sleep Quality
Health Report
Your Dog · Last 30 days
🔬 Bloodwork: Upload new or past lab reports in the History tab — trends and values are tracked there over time.
🩺 Vet-Ready Summary
Auto-generated from your logged data — share at your next appointment

Your vet-ready summary will generate here from your logged entries. Log a few days in the Today tab to populate it.

📝 Notes & Questions for Your Vet
📋 Use this as a periodic check-in — weekly, monthly, or before a vet appointment. Score each of the 7 domains based on your honest observation of your pet's recent days. A total of 35 or higher generally indicates acceptable quality of life. Bring your score and observations to every vet visit.
😣 HURT
Adequate pain control is first and foremost. This includes the pet's ability to breathe properly. Most people do not realize that not being able to breathe is ranked at the top of the pain scale. Attention to breathing is a top priority.
Score: — / 10
0 — Severe unmanaged pain or breathing distress10 — Pain well controlled, breathing normally
🍽️ HUNGER
Is the pet eating enough? Does hand feeding help? Does the pet need a feeding tube? Malnutrition develops quickly in sick animals. Many pets will live much longer if offered wholesome, flavorful foods that are varied.
Score: — / 10
0 — Refusing all food, tube may be needed10 — Eating full meals willingly
💧 HYDRATION
Is the pet dehydrated? Assess using the skin pinch (tent) method at the scruff — skin should spring back immediately. Subcutaneous fluids daily or twice daily can supplement fluid intake significantly.
Score: — / 10
0 — Significantly dehydrated, skin tenting10 — Well hydrated, drinking normally
🧼 HYGIENE
The pet should be brushed and cleaned, particularly after eliminations. Is the coat matted? Is the pet situated so it won't lie in its own soil? Avoid pressure sores with soft bedding and keep all wounds clean.
Score: — / 10
0 — Chronically soiled, pressure sores present10 — Fully clean, no sores, coat maintained
💛 HAPPINESS
Does the pet express joy and interest? Is the pet responsive to family, toys, etc.? Is the pet depressed, lonely, anxious, bored, or afraid? Is there a routine fun time the pet looks forward to?
Score: — / 10
0 — Unresponsive, depressed, no interest in life10 — Alert, joyful, engaged with family
🦮 MOBILITY
Can the pet get up and move enough to satisfy normal desires? Is the pet showing seizures or stumbling? Can the pet be helped with a harness, sling, or cart? Per Dr. Villalobos: "Cats and small lap dogs can enjoy life with much less mobility than large-breed dogs. An animal with limited mobility yet still alert and happy can have a good quality of life as long as caregivers are committed."
Score: — / 10
0 — Cannot move at all, no independence10 — Moves freely, satisfies own desires
☀️ MORE GOOD DAYS THAN BAD
When bad days outnumber good days, or if the pet seems "turned off to life," quality of life is too compromised. Bad days may include vomiting, nausea, diarrhea, frustration, falling, seizures, or profound weakness.
Score: — / 10
0 — Clearly a hard period, distress, no bond10 — Clearly more good days, connected, content
❤️ Quality of Life Score — HHHHHMM Scale
Developed by Dr. Alice Villalobos, DVM. Complete this as a periodic check-in — weekly, monthly, or before vet appointments.
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out of 70
Score each domain below to see your total
HURT
—/10
Pain control & breathing
HUNGER
—/10
Eating enough willingly
HYDRATION
—/10
Adequately hydrated
HYGIENE
—/10
Clean, no pressure sores
HAPPINESS
—/10
Joy, interest, responsiveness
MOBILITY
—/10
Able to satisfy desires
MORE GOOD DAYS THAN BAD
—/10
Overall pattern of good vs. hard days
📋 How to use this score: Per Dr. Villalobos, a score of 35 or higher generally indicates acceptable quality of life for a Pawspice program. A score below 35 is a signal to have a deeper conversation with your veterinarian — not an automatic endpoint. Each pet's situation is individual. This score is one tool among many — always interpret it with your veterinarian's guidance.

Villalobos, A.E., "Quality of Life Scale Helps Make Final Call," VPN, 09/2004; revised for IVAPM Palliative Care Guidelines, 2011.
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