Records & paperwork6 min read
Puppy pet profile checklist before first-year vet visits
A new puppy generates a lot of records fast: vaccines, deworming, microchip, spay/neuter. A pet profile started day one captures them all cleanly.
The Driyu team
Pet safety editorial
Quick answer: Set up: pet name, photo (recent), description (breed type or mix, color, distinguishing markings), microchip number (when implanted), starting vaccine schedule (talk to vet), emergency contacts, vet contact. Update at every vet visit.
Day-one fields
- Pet name
- Recent photo
- Description (breed type, color, distinguishing markings)
- Owner phone (current)
- Emergency contacts (1-2)
- Vet contact
After the first vet visit
- Vaccine schedule (DHPP, rabies per AAHA guidance, others per vet)
- Deworming dates
- Microchip number once implanted
- Spay/neuter date once scheduled
- Weight at first visit
Ongoing through the first year
Every booster, every weight check, every deworming. The first year is when the lifetime record starts; clean entries pay off for years.
How Driyu fits
Driyu profile carries the puppy vaccine summary and microchip. The Pro Cloud Vault holds the actual scan PDFs; the free profile holds the summary fields.
Related reads from Driyu
- Puppy first-year vaccine timeline
- New puppy or kitten: first 30 days ID checklist
- Dog leash training for a new puppy
Sources and further reading
Frequently asked questions
Can I add the microchip before the puppy gets one?
No. Microchip number field gets the number once the chip is implanted.
How early to start profile?
Day you bring puppy home. ID tag goes on the collar from day one; profile activates that.
What if my puppy is a mix?
Description = “mixed-breed, looks like X with Y markings.” Specific physical features beat breed labels for finder ID.
Do I need a different profile for boosters vs annuals?
No. Same profile. Update fields over time.
