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Printable pet medication chart
A weekly grid for homes with more than one pet, or more than one medication. Each row is one medication for one pet, and each column is a day of the week. When a dose is given, write the time and your initials in that day's box. At a glance you can see what is done, what is still open, and which days have gaps. It holds no amounts on purpose: those stay on the label and in your vet's instructions.
Weekly pet medication chart
Your vet decides every medication and time. Copy them from the label or your vet's instructions. This chart only records that each one was done.
| Pet | Medication (name on label) | Time due | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
How to fill it in
At the start of the week, fill in the first three columns for each row: the pet's name, the medication as it appears on the label, and the time your vet's instructions say it is due. Then, each time a dose is given, write the time and your initials in that day's box. Leave a box empty until the dose is done, so an empty box always means "not yet". If a dose is skipped or late, write "missed" or "late" and the actual time rather than leaving it blank, so a blank never means two things.
One row per time of day
If the same medication is given at two different times, give it two rows, one for each time due. That keeps every box to one dose and stops two people from initialing the same box for different reasons. If a medication is not needed every day, follow your vet's instructions and mark the days it does not apply, for example by drawing a line through the box.
Look before you give
The chart works best when you glance at it before you give a dose, not only after. A box with a time and initials in it means the dose is already done. Put the chart on the fridge or next to the medication shelf, keep a pen with it, and ask everyone who helps to use it. Two pets on similar pills is exactly when a written record matters most, so read the pet's name on the label each time as well.
Bring it to the vet
Bring the last few weekly charts to appointments, along with the medication bottles. A vet can see in seconds which doses were on time and which were not. Keep finished charts in a folder in date order. For handing the routine to someone else, the pet sitter sheet covers everything in one page.
Common questions
Why is there no amount column?
The amount for each medication is set by your vet and printed on the label. Copying it onto a chart adds a chance of a mistake. The chart is only for checking that each dose was done.
How is this different from the medication log?
The medication log is a running list, one entry per dose, in order. The chart is a week at a glance with every pet and medication on one page, which is easier when several are on different schedules.
Can I use it for one pet?
Yes. Use as many rows as you need and leave the rest blank.
About this template
Print it as often as you like. Leave anything you do not need blank. Fill in the top fields by hand once, then copy the sheet for later weeks.
Read the matching guide: How to track medications for more than one pet.
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Keep it on your phone with PetDose
A chart on the fridge is a good start, and it is even easier when the check-off lives in your pocket. PetDose is a free pet medication tracker that shows what is done and who did it, on one iPhone. It also shows what is due, warns you before a second dose, and sends a reminder only when something is overdue. Free to track, no account, and everything stays on your phone. Pro adds full history and a vet visit report you can send or print.
General information, not veterinary advice. Ask your vet about your pet's care.