Electronic vaccine record for dogs and cats: keep pet health records in one app
An electronic vaccine record lets you save vaccines, vet visits, and health notes on your phone—no more lost paper books. See how to start with the PetID App.
Why should you keep an electronic vaccine record for your pet?
Paper vaccine books are easy to lose, get wet, or sit forgotten in a drawer right when you need them for a vet visit. When you switch clinics, move house, or leave your pet with family, you often cannot remember which vaccines were given or when. An electronic vaccine record solves this by storing everything on your phone, ready to open anytime. You can photograph the old paper book, note vaccine dates and names from the vet's receipt, and add short notes. That way, each visit you simply show the vet the history on your phone instead of trying to recall it. A digital record does not replace the book issued by the clinic, but it is a tidy backup that stays with you.
What should a pet health record include?
A complete health record helps the vet understand your pet's condition faster. You should save:
- Basic details: name, species, breed, date of birth (or estimated age), sex, coat color, and identifying marks.
- Vaccine and deworming history: date given, product name on the receipt, and where it was done.
- Visit history: reason for the visit, diagnosis, and medicines prescribed.
- Allergies and special notes: foods your pet cannot tolerate, medicines that caused a reaction.
- Clear face and full-body photos: especially useful if your pet ever goes missing.
Only write down what appears on the vet's paperwork—do not guess.
Vaccine schedule: how should you track it?
Every pet has its own schedule, depending on age, species, health, and the vet's advice. So do not follow a generic schedule you found online. The safest approach is to ask the vet for the next appointment after each vaccine, then record it in the electronic book right away. Once the dates are in the app, you are far less likely to miss them. If your pet misses a dose, contact the clinic for advice on catching up—do not buy and inject products on your own. For a newly adopted pet with an unclear history, take them for a general check-up first so the vet can set a suitable schedule.
Create an electronic vaccine record in the PetID App
With the PetID App, you can create a profile for each pet in just a few minutes. After adding your pet, enter basic details, upload photos, and start logging vaccines and visits. Each pet has its own profile, so multi-pet households stay organized. You can update anytime: note things down as soon as you leave the clinic, while they are still fresh. The app profile is also where you store photos and identifying marks—very helpful if your pet goes missing and you need to post a search quickly.
Link the profile with a QR collar if your pet goes missing
A health record is even more useful alongside a PetID QR collar or ID tag. If your pet goes missing, someone who finds them can scan the collar code and see how to contact you—no app install needed. You can update the information shown on your pet's profile page, while visit and vaccine history stay private to you. If your pet has a condition that needs care, you can leave a short note so the finder knows how to help temporarily until you arrive.
Frequently asked questions
Does an electronic vaccine record replace the clinic's paper book?
No. You should still keep the book and receipts from the clinic. The digital record is a backup for quick lookup.
Should I look up a vaccine schedule online and follow it?
No. The schedule should be set by a vet for each pet.
What if I have more than one pet?
Each pet gets its own profile in the PetID App. Download the PetID App and create a profile for your pet today!
