# Daily Animal Health Check

| Form ID | FRM-VET-001 | Revision | 1.0 |
|---------|-------------|----------|-----|

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## Room/Area Information

| Field | Entry |
|-------|-------|
| Room Number | |
| Species | |
| Date | |
| Observer Name | |
| Observer Initials | |

## Health Observation Checklist

For each cage/pen, check off normal observations. Circle and note any abnormalities.

### General Colony Status

- [ ] All animals present and accounted for
- [ ] No mortalities observed
- [ ] HVAC functioning (temp/humidity in range)
- [ ] Lighting on appropriate cycle
- [ ] No unusual odors

### Individual Cage Assessment

| Cage # | Animals OK | Food OK | Water OK | Abnormalities Noted |
|--------|------------|---------|----------|---------------------|
| | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | |
| | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | |
| | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | |
| | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | |
| | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | |
| | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | |
| | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | |
| | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | |

## Abnormality Details

If any abnormalities noted above, provide details:

### Animal 1
| Field | Entry |
|-------|-------|
| Cage # | |
| Animal ID | |
| Protocol # | |
| PI Name | |
| Clinical Signs Observed | |
| Action Taken | |
| Vet Notified? | ☐ Yes ☐ No |
| Vet Name/Time | |

### Animal 2
| Field | Entry |
|-------|-------|
| Cage # | |
| Animal ID | |
| Protocol # | |
| PI Name | |
| Clinical Signs Observed | |
| Action Taken | |
| Vet Notified? | ☐ Yes ☐ No |
| Vet Name/Time | |

## Clinical Signs Reference

Check all that apply for abnormal animals:

**Appearance**
- [ ] Rough/unkempt coat
- [ ] Hunched posture
- [ ] Piloerection
- [ ] Lethargy
- [ ] Weight loss visible

**Respiratory**
- [ ] Labored breathing
- [ ] Nasal discharge
- [ ] Open-mouth breathing

**GI/Elimination**
- [ ] Diarrhea
- [ ] Blood in stool
- [ ] Bloated abdomen

**Neurological**
- [ ] Circling
- [ ] Head tilt
- [ ] Seizures
- [ ] Ataxia

**Other**
- [ ] Wounds/lesions
- [ ] Eye abnormalities
- [ ] Tumor growth
- [ ] Other: _______________

## Environmental Observations

| Parameter | Reading | Normal Range | OK? |
|-----------|---------|--------------|-----|
| Temperature | °F/°C | Species-specific | ☐ |
| Humidity | % | 30-70% | ☐ |
| Light Cycle | :00 - :00 | Per protocol | ☐ |

Environmental concerns noted:

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## Completion Verification

| Field | Entry |
|-------|-------|
| All cages checked? | ☐ Yes |
| All abnormalities documented? | ☐ Yes ☐ N/A |
| Vet notified of concerns? | ☐ Yes ☐ N/A |
| Observer Signature | |
| Time Completed | |

## Supervisor Review (if abnormalities noted)

| Field | Entry |
|-------|-------|
| Reviewed By | |
| Date | |
| Comments | |

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*Form FRM-VET-001 Rev 1.0 - Daily Animal Health Check*