One practical step

Keep your pet's health records

Keep clinic-issued records together and accessible.

Done when

Records and the veterinarian's contact details are available.

Keep clinic-issued records together and accessible.

Pet owners with medical records; do not invent missing health details.

A new carer or clinic can refer to the previous information.

An original activity to try, adapt or skip for your circumstances; outcomes are not guaranteed.

Collect vaccination records, results and clinic medicine instructions.
Sort by date with the pet and clinic names; keep each animal's records separate.
Keep a private backup and the treating veterinarian's contact details.

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Last reviewed: 5 October 2026 · Version 2

Arrange a pet carer for your absence
Ask the substitute carer to confirm what they can do.
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Prepare a missing-pet plan
Prepare photos and identification to begin a search promptly.
Time, cost and impact: not specified
Choose an accessible veterinary clinic
Choose a clinic serving your species that you can reach.
Time, cost and impact: not specified
Find out-of-hours veterinary care
Confirm emergency veterinary access before it is needed.
Time, cost and impact: not specified