Litter vet-visit log: what to record at every appointment
Buyers' vets will ask exactly which vaccine each puppy got and when. "They had their shots" is not an answer that inspires confidence. A visit log turns that question into a one-minute lookup.
What every entry needs
For every visit, write down the date, which puppies were seen (all of them, or named individuals), the reason for the visit, vaccinations given (product name and batch number if you want to be thorough), deworming products and doses, the weight at the visit, and anything the vet flagged. If only some puppies went, say which ones and why. Two minutes of writing in the car park beats an hour of detective work later.
The go-home pack and the money
Each puppy's go-home pack should include a copy of its own vet record, not the whole litter's. Buyers love this: it shows organisation and gives their vet a clean starting point. Keep the vet's invoices filed with the log too. When you tally the litter's costs at the end, and you should, vet bills are always the biggest line, and you will never reconstruct them from memory.
If something goes wrong
If a puppy has an adverse vaccine reaction, note the product and batch number immediately. Your vet will want exactly that information if it happens again with a related dog. A reaction noted in the car park is a useful record; one reconstructed months later from memory is a guess.
Track weights at every visit
The free WhelpWise puppy weight chart plots each puppy's growth curve, flags slow gainers early, and is handy to share with your vet at check-ups. No signup needed.
Prefer paper? The Breeder Records Pack has printable litter sheets, weight logs and checklists for $17.
This guide is for informational and record-keeping purposes only, not veterinary advice. Vaccination schedules and health protocols vary; follow your vet's guidance for your litter.