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First Birthday Checklist
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He made it. So did you.
- Book the 12-month visit
- Bring his vaccine records and a list of questions
- Ask which boosters are due, and when the next round is
- Ask whether it's time for his heartworm test
- Ask whether to bring a fresh poop sample
- Ask whether his body condition is where it should be
- Ask when he should switch to adult food
- Big breeds: ask about the spay or neuter plan
- Check that his microchip has your current phone number
- Refill prevention and set reminders for the year
- Top up the emergency fund (Bucket 2)
- Take the birthday picture and put it next to his first-week one
Notes from the visit
- Weight today
- Next boosters due
- Food plan
General education, not veterinary advice. Your vet's plan for your puppy comes first.
More printables
- Before Puppy Comes HomeThe new puppy shopping list, plus the jobs to do before pickup day.
- First Two Weeks RoutineThe first-week plan: the daily loop, potty times, bedtime and a 14-day health log.
- Questions for Visit OneWhat to bring and what to ask at the first vet visit.
- Puppy Rules for KidsTen fridge rules for kids, plus Be a Tree.
- After the VisitWhat's normal and what's a call after shots, deworming, a microchip and surgery.
- Weekly Home-Care RoutineTeeth, nails, ears, coat and a one-minute check, on one card with tick boxes.
- First-Year Cost WorksheetThe Two-Bucket plan with blanks for your own local prices.