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Introduction

And you thought that keeping a dog would be a simple matter: just walkies, feedies, sleepies and chase the stick! Sadly our canine friends require medical attention, and if you need to leave poochie in a boarding kennel for a bit they will require an up-to-date vaccination record. There are insurance details, vet details, and believe or not, possible legal details. All of which require accessibility. It’s time to get organised!

Types of information

At first it might appear that all you will need for your dog in the case of an emergency is the number of a good vet. Oh, and the number of the insurance company; not mention the policy number! (I said don’t mention the policy number! Where was it? I’m sure I wrote it on a Post-It Note somewhere!). But the information you need really does depend on the emergency you’re facing: what if Fido is succumbing to some kind of deadly doggy disease? Do you know what common symptoms look like? Suppose someone’s given him some poison like alcohol or chocolate? Suppose you’re having the emergency and some else has to deal with what becomes of you’re best friend? There will be enough stress without the rummage through the paper work to find out what you intended for Fido

Who is going to need the information?

Generally the person most often dealing with this stuff will be you, and so long you’ve got it all under control that’s the most important thing. However if you’re incapacitated, Fido will not be able to tell you’re nearest and dearest how the system works! Make sure friends and family know how the system works!

Computer programs

Probably the simplest method would a filing cabinet or a series of index cards. However, in this age a paper free and space free option may be the answer. Also it would be less time consuming than endless filling out small cards by hand and then cross referencing. Most people who have access to a computer would probably opt for the data base solution. Using standard soft ware might also be just as time consuming as doing the whole thing in hard copy: devising databases can take a bit of time. Fortunately there are plenty of dedicated software products on the market to make your life, and that your dog, much easier. In the event of an emergency that is.

Conclusion

It is far better to take a little time at the outset setting up an information system for your dog, than to wait until disaster strikes and then find yourself unable to help your pet because you have misplaced a vital bit of information. Organise your dog information now, and be ready to help your dog when help is needed.