3 Easy Ways To Remember Your Pet's Medications

In the hustle and bustle of everyday life, it can sometimes be difficult to keep track of all of our responsibilities and commitments. While it’s not the end of the world to forget to pay the cable bill on time or blank on meeting a friend for coffee, our pets are one responsibility that we don’t have the option to overlook, especially when it comes to their health.

Regardless of whether your pet is taking one

a month or a dozen a day, it’s important to remember to give your pet their medications on time. This not only ensures that the medicine can function as intended, it also keeps your pet safe, as forgetting or doubling up on a dose could cause serious harm to your pal.

Here are 3 easy ways to keep track of your pet’s medications so that you’ll never miss a dose.

1. Keep A Calendar

This one is a no brainer, and can be especially useful if you have multiple pets or if your pet is taking multiple medications on different days of the month. Buy a wall calendar that you will dedicate only to your pet’s medication schedule, and hang it in a place in the house where you’ll be sure to see it. If your pet needs to take their medications at mealtime, hang the calendar over their food bowl or food storage container. After giving your pet their medication(s) for the day, you can cross out that day to remind yourself not to double up.

2. Buy A Pill Organizer

You know those pill organizers sold near the pharmacy at drug stores? They aren’t just for people! Weekly and monthly pill organizers are a great way to keep track of your pet’s medications, and just like the calendar, you can keep the organizer near your pet’s food if they take their pills with a meal. If you live with other people, make sure to label the pill organizer to ensure that no one will accidentally take your pet’s meds. You could even decorate the outside with animal stickers!

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3. Use A Smartphone App

There’s an app for just about everything these days, from news and music to home budgeting and Scrabble. But did you know that there are some apps made especially for pet parents? Two of these apps, RemindMyPet (free) and Pet Dossier ($1.99), can help you keep track of your pet's medications and remind you when it's time to administer a dose. Now that's savvy.

If your pet takes any kind of medication, consider signing up for PetPlus! PetPlus offers discounts of up to 75% on pet medications, and ordering is so easy! You'll also receive discounts on boarding, pet supplies, and more.