Turn "something feels off" into notes you can share clearly. The log helps you record time, location, triggers, body signals, appetite, dog stress signals, cat stress signs, and recovery time. Progress means the record is complete. It does not mean the behaviour has improved. If urgent red flags appear, pause the log and seek professional help first. Contact a veterinarian, animal emergency clinic, or qualified behaviour professional first if you notice bite injury, self-injury, escalating aggression, serious escape risk, not eating or drinking, blood in urine, inability to urinate, abnormal breathing, suspected pain, seizures, collapse, suspected ingestion of a foreign object or toxin, or a sudden severe behaviour change, especially in a young pet, senior pet, or pet with a chronic condition.
Keep each step small. Give your pet time to recover, watch for early stress signs, and stop before the situation feels too intense.
Turn "something feels off" into notes you can share clearly. The log helps you record time, location, triggers, body signals, appetite, dog stress signals, cat stress signs, and recovery time. Progress means the record is complete. It does not mean the behaviour has improved. If urgent red flags appear, pause the log and seek professional help first.
No email is required to use the plan. The form is only for optional PawCalm updates.
PawCalm is for education and observation support only. It is not a diagnosis, treatment plan, emergency service, or substitute for veterinary care or a qualified behaviour professional.
Use the same notes each day so changes are easy to compare.
| Day | Focus | Record |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Baseline | Write down the first stress signal, context, appetite, and time to settle. |
| Day 2 | Environment | Set up the easiest context without asking for interaction. |
| Day 3 | Tiny step | Try one small step, reward, and pause. |
| Day 4 | Stop early | End before escalation, even if the step looked easy. |
| Day 5 | Repeat easy | Repeat the easiest successful step. |
| Day 6 | Compare | Compare appetite, interest, body signals, and time to settle. |
| Day 7 | Decide | Continue, lower difficulty, or ask for professional help. |
Copy these daily log fields before you start.
Date: Routine: Trigger or context: First stress signal: Body signals: Food, water, litter or elimination: Intensity 1-5: How long until recovery: What helped: What to make easier tomorrow:
The external form is optional and does not unlock the plan. Do not submit private medical records.