🗓️ Pet Routine Checklist: What You Should Do Daily, Weekly, and Monthly

Because caring for a pet is more than feeding—it's a full lifestyle commitment 🐶🐱💛

Whether you have a playful pup or a chill kitty, having a consistent care routine helps prevent health issues, builds trust, and ensures your pet lives their best life. Let’s break it down into daily, weekly, and monthly tasks so nothing gets missed!

✅ DAILY Pet Care Tasks

These are the essential things your pet needs every single day to feel loved, safe, and healthy.

🐾 Fresh Food & Clean Water

Make sure their bowls are washed and filled with clean water and balanced, nutritious food.

🐾 Potty Time / Litter Box Maintenance

• Dogs: Regular bathroom breaks and walks

• Cats: Scoop the litter box at least once a day

🐾 Exercise & Playtime

Both dogs and cats need physical movement and mental stimulation. Play fetch, go for walks, use toys, or even laser pointers for indoor cats.

🐾 Love & Attention

Cuddle, talk, pet, or just spend calm time near them. Daily affection builds strong emotional bonds.

🐾 Quick Body Check

Look for anything unusual—scratching, limping, red eyes, or signs of discomfort. Early detection is key.

🔄 WEEKLY Pet Care Tasks

These tasks help you stay on top of hygiene, enrichment, and health maintenance.

🐾 Grooming & Brushing

Brushing helps reduce shedding, prevents mats, and keeps your pet’s coat healthy. Long-haired pets may need it more often.

🐾 Clean Bowls & Toys

Sanitize food/water bowls and clean toys to prevent bacteria buildup.

🐾 Training / Obedience Practice

Even trained pets benefit from refreshers. Reinforce commands or try something new—5–10 minutes is enough.

🐾 Rotate Toys

Swap out toys to keep things fresh and exciting, especially for curious or easily bored pets.

🐾 Check Ears, Nails, and Teeth

Look inside their ears for redness or odor, check if nails need trimming, and brush their teeth or give dental treats.

📅 MONTHLY Pet Care Tasks

These monthly habits help prevent long-term issues and keep your pet on track health-wise.

🐾 Flea & Tick Prevention

Apply vet-approved flea, tick, or heartworm medication on schedule.

🐾 Full Grooming Session

Bath (if needed), nail trimming, ear cleaning, and deep brushing—especially for breeds with special coat needs.

🐾 Wash Bedding & Blankets

Pet beds and blankets collect fur, dirt, and bacteria. Wash them in hot water with pet-safe detergent.

🐾 Weigh Your Pet

Sudden weight loss or gain can signal health problems. Keep track with a monthly weigh-in.

🐾 Monitor Food & Treat Inventory

Make sure you’re stocked with healthy food, treats, and medications. Running low? Add it to your shopping list.

🐕🐈 BONUS: Every 6–12 Months

• Vet Checkup (even if your pet seems healthy)

• Vaccination Updates

• Professional Grooming (for some breeds)

• Dental Cleanings if recommended by your vet

🐾 Final Tip: Create a Routine Chart or Set Phone Reminders

Using a checklist on your fridge, planner, or phone can help you stay on track—especially if you’re managing a busy schedule or have more than one pet.