When to add details

Daily check-ins stay quick on calm days. Add extra detail when it helps you spot patterns or gives your vet useful context.

Keep it minimal when

• Itch score is stable (0–2) and behaviour looks normal
• No new treatments, foods, or exposures started
• You are short on time — the score alone is still valuable

Add symptoms when

• You notice scratching, licking, chewing, head-shaking, or scooting
• The score is higher than usual but you are not sure why
• You want to track which body areas are affected

Add context notes when

• Something changed: new food, treats, shampoo, bedding, or environment
• Your dog swam, visited a new park, or had a stressful event
• You started or stopped a medication (even over-the-counter)

Add photos when

• You see redness, hair loss, crusts, or a new lesion
• You want a visual record before a vet visit
• A flare is worsening and you need evidence for a recheck

For your vet
Notes and photos in Track the Itch appear in PDF reports. A short note on flare days often matters more than logging every calm day in detail.