Luna's Lab is one real owner documenting one real dog. It's honest and specific, but Luna isn't your dog — what works for her may not be right for yours, and none of it is veterinary advice. Use it for ideas and questions to bring to your own vet, not as a plan to copy.
What we bring to the visit
Luna's annual visit goes better when I show up prepared. I bring a simple log: her weight over the year, anything I've noticed (a new lump, a behavior change, a stiff morning), and a short list of questions. It turns "I think she's been a bit slower?" into something the vet can actually work with. The annual vet visit checklist is basically this, generalized.
What we ask
Every year we cover the same core ground: is Luna at a healthy weight and body condition, what preventive care or screenings are due for her age, how's her dental health, and are there breed-specific things to keep watching. The answers shape her plan for the next year.
What we do after
The visit isn't the end — it's the input. Whatever the vet recommends gets built into Luna's routine, and the log starts fresh for next year. Preventive care only works if you act on it; see the preventive care checklist for the full system.
- Is my dog at a healthy weight and body condition?
- What preventive care or screenings are due for my dog's age?
- How is my dog's dental health?
- Are there breed-specific things I should keep watching?
