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Condition Tracker

What to monitor, how often, and what patterns to show your vet - for common dog health conditions.

Prompt vet attention

Epilepsy

Seizures are frightening to witness - logging the pattern is essential.

Daily monitoring

Diabetes Mellitus

Manageable with daily commitment - and a detailed log makes the difference.

Daily monitoring

Addison's Disease

The great imitator - often missed until a crisis makes it unmistakable.

Weekly monitoring

Pancreatitis

Often triggered by diet - and worth tracking carefully to prevent recurrence.

Weekly monitoring

Cruciate Ligament Disease

Sudden lameness in an active dog - one of the most common orthopaedic injuries.

Daily monitoring

Intervertebral Disc Disease (IVDD)

The spinal condition that defines the dachshund experience.

Daily monitoring

Bloat (Gastric Dilatation-Volvulus)

A surgical emergency that moves faster than most owners expect.

Daily monitoring

Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)

Straining, squatting frequently, blood in urine - needs prompt assessment.

Daily monitoring

Pyometra

A life-threatening uterine infection that neutering prevents entirely.

Daily monitoring

Vet assessment advised

Arthritis

Joint stiffness that builds gradually - and responds well to early management.

Weekly monitoring

Hypothyroidism

The most common hormonal disorder in dogs - and one of the most treatable.

Monthly monitoring

Cushing's Syndrome

Too much cortisol - presenting as a dog who seems to be ageing all at once.

Weekly monitoring

Heart Disease

Early detection changes outcomes - regular monitoring matters.

Weekly monitoring

Chronic Kidney Disease

Gradual decline that needs gradual monitoring.

Weekly monitoring

Hip Dysplasia

A developmental condition - better managed when caught early.

Weekly monitoring

Elbow Dysplasia

Front leg lameness in young large-breed dogs - worth investigating early.

Weekly monitoring

Cancer (General)

The leading cause of death in dogs over ten - and often treatable when caught early.

Monthly monitoring

Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)

Chronic digestive disruption with an identifiable and manageable pattern.

Daily monitoring

Colitis

Recurring large-bowel diarrhoea - tracking what preceded it tells you a lot.

Daily monitoring

Bladder Stones (Urolithiasis)

Diet influences stone type - and the right diet prevents recurrence.

Weekly monitoring

Mitral Valve Disease (MVD)

The most common heart condition in dogs - breed-specific screening exists.

Weekly monitoring

Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)

A large-breed cardiac condition where annual screening saves lives.

Weekly monitoring

Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome (BOAS)

The breathing difficulty built into flat-faced breeds - treatable with surgery.

Weekly monitoring

Ringworm (Dermatophytosis)

Not a worm - a fungal infection that spreads to people.

Daily monitoring

Mange (Demodex / Sarcoptic)

Two different mite infections with very different implications.

Daily monitoring

Hot Spots (Acute Moist Dermatitis)

Rapidly spreading skin lesions triggered by moisture and self-trauma.

Daily monitoring

Degenerative Myelopathy (DM)

Progressive hind limb weakness with a DNA test available for carriers.

Weekly monitoring

Lyme Disease

Tick-borne and increasingly common in the UK - prevention is straightforward.

Weekly monitoring

Monitor regularly

Skin Allergies (Atopic Dermatitis)

Chronic itching with an identifiable cause - if you log it carefully enough.

Weekly monitoring

Food Allergies

Year-round itching that elimination diets can resolve.

Weekly monitoring

Ear Infections (Otitis Externa)

Recurring ear infections usually have an underlying cause worth finding.

Weekly monitoring

Dental Disease

The most common health issue in dogs - and the most preventable.

Monthly monitoring

Luxating Patella

The intermittent skipping gait that signals a slipping kneecap.

Weekly monitoring

Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)

Gradual vision loss that owners often notice before diagnosis.

Monthly monitoring

Cataracts

Cloudy lenses in a young dog warrant DNA testing in their lineage.

Monthly monitoring

Flea Infestation

The most common external parasite in UK dogs - and 95% of the problem lives in your home, not on your dog.

Monthly monitoring

Intestinal Worms

A near-universal issue in UK dogs - and one of the most straightforward to prevent with a regular schedule.

Monthly monitoring

Anxiety and Stress

More common than most owners realise - and one of the most treatable conditions when identified early.

Weekly monitoring

Kennel Cough (Infectious Tracheobronchitis)

Highly contagious, usually mild, and preventable by vaccination.

Daily monitoring

Obesity and Weight Management

The most actionable health improvement available for most dogs.

Monthly monitoring