When Getting Up Looks Hard

For stiff mornings, stair hesitation, slower walks, or licking joints, collect the details your vet can act on.

Use this before your next decision.

Check only what you actually observed. A partly filled tracker is more useful than a perfect one you never use.

Today / this week

Slow to rise after restHesitated on stairs or rampsAvoided jumping or needed helpShorter walk or slower paceLicked joints or pawsPanted, paced, or could not settle

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When this deserves a call.

Sudden change A fast change in comfort, breathing, appetite, mobility, or awareness should not wait. Several boxes checked Patterns across sleep, movement, appetite, and mood can help your vet prioritize what to examine. You feel unsure Uncertainty is enough reason to ask for guidance. You do not need to prove the concern first.