SnoutGuides for pets on medication
Plain answers for everyday care of a pet with a long-term condition: what to record, how to keep the routine, and when to call the vet. Each guide pairs with a free printable.
Living with a condition
Dogs and catsHow do I track insulin and glucose for my diabetic dog or cat?
What to write down every day for a diabetic dog or cat, how to keep insulin on schedule at home, the signs of low blood sugar and when to call your vet.
DogsWhat should I write in a dog seizure log, and when is a seizure an emergency?
What to write down after every dog seizure, how to keep anti-seizure medication on time, and which seizures are an emergency, with sources from vet schools.
Dogs and catsHow do I count my pet's sleeping breathing rate with heart disease, and what number is too high?
How to count your dog's or cat's breaths while they sleep, what the numbers mean with heart disease, why sources differ, and when to call your vet.
CatsHow do I care for my cat with kidney disease at home?
What to track at home for a cat with chronic kidney disease: appetite, water, weight and litter box, plus how to keep fluids and medicines on schedule.
Dogs and catsHow do I keep track of my cat's or dog's thyroid medication?
Keeping thyroid medicine on schedule for a hyperthyroid cat or a hypothyroid dog: what to log, side effects to watch for, and when to call your vet.
DogsHow do I keep track of my dog's allergy medication and itching?
A simple way to log your itchy dog's allergy medicine, flare-ups and side effects, so your vet can see what is working and what to change next.
Care routines
Dogs and catsHow do I manage several medications for my senior dog or cat?
How to keep several medicines straight for an older dog or cat: one master list, one daily timetable, a dose log, and what to ask your vet about each one.
Dogs and catsHow do I keep track of different medications for several pets?
How to give different medicines to several dogs and cats without mix-ups: separate storage, one schedule per pet, a shared log and safe flea treatment.
Dogs and catsWhat medication instructions should I leave for my pet sitter?
What to write down for a sitter who gives your dog or cat medicine: one card per medicine, a practice run, supplies, vet details and a plan for missed doses.
Dogs and catsHow do I care for my dog or cat after surgery?
Home care after your pet's surgery: giving pain medicine on time, checking the incision, the cone, rest and baths, eating again, and when to call the vet.
This is general information, not veterinary advice. Ask your vet about your own pet.