FUNCTIONAL HEALTH WORKSHEETS

FUNCTIONAL HEALTH WORKSHEETS FOR DOGS AND CATS

 

Our Functional Health Worksheets are practical decision tools designed to help you understand how your pet’s major biological systems are functioning today — before symptoms become disease. Each worksheet focuses on a specific health domain and helps clarify early warning patterns, appropriate next tests, and whether monitoring, targeted support, or expert guidance makes the most sense.

Prefer a personalized plan? Book a Pet Longevity Consult.

 

WHAT YOU'LL GET FROM EACH WORKSHEET:

  • A simple "WHAT TO WATCH" CHECKLLIST -- early clues most pet parents miss)

  • The TOP THREE AT HOME ACTIONS that matter most.

  • The BEST NEXT TESTS TO REQUEST, when needed.

  • When to move from a DIY to a PROFESSIONAL PLAN

  • SUGGESTED SUPPLEMENTS AND LONGEVITY OPTIONS... and Why.


HOW TO USE THIS PAGE:  Choose Your Path.

  • I want the fastest next step
    Pick the worksheet that matches your main concern and complete it today.

  • I want to prevent problems before they start
    Start with the “Foundations” worksheet (or your equivalent general wellness worksheet) and then add one condition-specific worksheet.

  • I want a customized plan
    Book a Pet Longevity Consult and we’ll map the next 6–12 months around your pet’s genetics, risks, and goals.


DOWNLOAD YOUR WORKSHEET

Choose the worksheet that best matches your main concern. If you’re unsure, start with the Foundations worksheet.

1) FUNCTIONAL PET HEALTH -- FOUNDATIONS

  • Best for proactive pet parents who want a clear baseline of overall health and guidance on the most appropriate next tests or actions.
  • Provides a clear baseline of your pet’s functional health and the most appropriate next tests or actions before symptoms become disease.

2) FUNCTIONAL PET HEALTH -- ARTHRITIS

  • Best for pets showing stiffness, slowing down, difficulty rising, or changes in mobility that may signal joint or musculoskeletal decline.
  • Helps you assess mobility changes and pain drivers so you can choose the most effective combination of lifestyle, supplement, and medical support for long-term joint health.

3) FUNCTIONAL PET HEALTH -- COGNITIVE DISEASE

  • Bsst for aging pets with changes in awareness, anxiety, sleep patterns, or behavior that may reflect early cognitive decline.
  • Helps you recognize early cognitive decline and determine which environmental, nutritional, and medical strategies can best support brain health and quality of life.

4) FUNCTIONAL PET HEALTH -- DENTAL DISEASE

  • Best for pets with bad breath, dental buildup, gum inflammation, or concerns that oral health may be affecting whole-body wellness.
  • Helps identify oral inflammation and understand when dental health may be influencing heart, kidney, and systemic disease risk.

5) FUNCTIONAL PET HEALTH -- EARLY CANCER RISK

  • Best for pet parents concerned about cancer risk, unexplained changes, chronic inflammation, or a desire for proactive screening.
  • Guides proactive evaluation of cancer risk patterns before symptoms or diagnosis occur.

6) FUNCTIONAL PET HEALTH -- HCM IN CATS

  • Best for cats with known heart murmurs, breed risk, fast breathing, or concerns about hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.
  • Helps cat parents understand risk, early warning signs, and supportive strategies for hypertrophic cardiomyopathy so decisions are proactive rather than reactive.

7) FUNCTIONAL PET HEALTH -- HELPING YOUR PET LOSE WEIGHT

  • Best for pets who are gaining weight, struggling to lose weight, or showing signs of metabolic slowdown despite diet changes.
  • Helps you identify the true metabolic, dietary, and lifestyle drivers of weight gain and determine the most effective, realistic path to healthy weight loss.

8) FUNCTIONAL PET HEALTH -- IBD IN YOUR PET

  • Best for pets with chronic vomiting, diarrhea, soft stools, or digestive upset where the underlying cause is unclear.
  • Provides a structured way to evaluate chronic vomiting, diarrhea, or GI upset and decide when diet changes, supplements, or further diagnostics are warranted.

7) FUNCTIONAL PET HEALTH -- THE ITCHY PET

  • Best for pets with chronic itching, licking, ear problems, or recurring skin issues that haven’t fully responded to treatment.
  • Helps you distinguish between allergy, infection, inflammation, and dietary triggers so you can address the root cause of chronic itching, not just the symptoms.

9) FUNCTIONAL PET HEALTH -- KIDNEY DISEASE IN CATS

  • Best for cats with increased thirst or urination, subtle weight loss, or concerns about early kidney stress.
  • Guides you in identifying early kidney stress and understanding which interventions may slow progression while preserving appetite, hydration, and comfort.

10) FUNCTIONAL PET HEALTH -- LOWER URINARY TRACT HEALTH

  • Best for pets with urinary changes, litter box issues, straining, or a history of recurrent urinary tract problems.
  • Discusses urinary and bladder stress and helps you decide when proactive intervention may reduce recurrence or complications.

10) FIUNCTIONAL PET HEALTH -- METABOLIC HEALTH AND INSULIN RESISTANCE

  • Best for pets with stubborn weight gain, increased hunger, low energy, or concerns about inflammation, diabetes risk, or accelerated aging.
  • Helps uncover early metabolic stress that often precedes weight gain, inflammation, and accelerated aging.

11) FUNCTIONAL PET HEALTH -- NUTRITION

  • Best for pets whose daily diet may be contributing to inflammation, digestive issues, poor energy, or suboptimal aging.
  • Provides a clear framework for evaluating what—and how—you’re feeding your pet to better support metabolism, inflammation control, and healthy aging.

12) FUNCTIONAL PET HEALTH -- NUTRITIONAL DECISION TREE

  • Best for pet parents overwhelmed by conflicting nutrition advice who want a clear, biology-based framework for choosing the right diet.
  • Clarifies how to choose the right type of diet for your pet based on biology, health status, and goals—rather than trends or conflicting advice.

13) FUNCTIONAL PET HEALTH -- RESPIRATORY DISEASE

  • Best for pets with coughing, noisy breathing, exercise intolerance, or subtle changes in breathing patterns.
  • Helps distinguish benign breathing changes from signs that warrant cardiac or respiratory evaluation.

14) FUNCTIONAL PET HEALTH --SENIOR SCREENING AND EARLY DETECTION

  • Best for dogs over ~7 years and cats over ~8 years whose parents want to detect silent disease before symptoms limit options.
  • Provides a structured approach to age-related screening before symptoms limit treatment options.

 

NOT SURE WHERE TO START?

  • If your pet is 7+ and you want prevention: start with FOUNDATIONS

  • If the main issue is movement or stiffness: start with ARTHRITIS

  • If the main issue is weight: start with WEIGHT LOSS

  • If the main issue is your older pet's behavior: start with COGNITIVE DISEASE

  • If the main issue is a cat with heart concerns: start with HCM IN CATS

  • If the main issue is itching/ears: start with YOUR ITCHY PET

  • If the main issue is vomiting/diarrhea: start with IBD IN YOUR PET

  • If the main issue is thirst/urination/weight loss in your cat: start with KIDNEY DISEASE IN CATS

 

AFTER YOU COMPLETE A WORKSHEET, HERE ARE YOUR NEXT STEPS:

OPTION A: Do-it-yourself next step
You’ll know the top priority action and what to monitor over the next 2–4 weeks.

OPTION B: Add the right supplement or longevity support
If your worksheet points toward support options, you can choose targeted supplements or prescription longevity options (when appropriate).

OPTION C: Get a customized plan
If you want the highest-confidence plan, Book a Pet Longevity Consult. We’ll review your worksheet results, your pet’s history, and create a clear plan for the months ahead.

 

BUILT BY A LONGEVITY FOCUSED VETERINARIAN

I’m Dr. Kevin Toman. I combine decades of clinical experience with practical longevity science so you can make better decisions earlier—before symptoms become disease.

  • 40+ years in clinical practice

  • Focus on longevity medicine for dogs and cats

  • Thousands of cases guided across common chronic conditions

  • Science-first, practical, and personalized


FAQs

Q: Are these worksheets a diagnosis?
A: No. They are educational tools to help you recognize patterns, choose sensible next steps, and know when to seek care.

Q: Can I use more than one worksheet?
A: Yes. Most pets benefit from Foundations plus one condition-specific worksheet.

Q: Will you review my worksheet with me?
A: Yes—bring it to your Pet Longevity Consult and I’ll use it to speed up your plan and clarify next steps.

Q: Do you recommend specific supplements?
A: When appropriate, yes. The worksheet explains why, what to look for, and what to avoid.

 

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