Pet vaccination tracker & digital health records
By the Indi Pet team · Updated: 2026-06-22
Vaccinations are one of the easiest parts of pet care to lose track of — the next booster is months away, the paper record lives in a drawer, and the reminder card from the clinic gets recycled. Indi Pet keeps your dog's or cat's vaccination schedule, reminders and records together on your phone, so the next shot is never a guess.
Why does a pet vaccination tracker matter?
Core vaccines protect against the most serious, widespread diseases — for dogs that typically means rabies, distemper, parvovirus and canine hepatitis; for cats, rabies, feline panleukopenia, calicivirus and herpesvirus. Most start in the puppy or kitten weeks and need boosters on a schedule your vet sets. Miss one and protection can lapse — which is exactly when a reminder you can't ignore pays off.
In many countries the rabies vaccine is also a legal requirement and is recorded in an official document, so keeping proof handy matters for travel, boarding, grooming and daycare. A tracker turns a scattered paper trail into one timeline you can check in seconds — and, crucially, one that tells you what's coming up rather than only what already happened.
What are core vs. non-core vaccines?
Veterinary guidelines from the WSAVA split vaccines into core (recommended for every pet) and non-core (based on lifestyle and risk — e.g. kennel cough, leptospirosis, or feline leukaemia for outdoor cats). Which ones your pet needs, and how often, depends on age, location and health. There is no single universal schedule — your vet decides — but a tracker makes whatever schedule you're given easy to follow.
How often does a pet need booster vaccines?
There is no one-size-fits-all answer, and the interval is your vet's call. As a general benchmark, the WSAVA advises that once an adult dog has completed its initial course, core vaccines generally need boosting no more often than every three years, while some non-core vaccines are given annually. Puppies and kittens follow a tighter early series in their first months.
The practical takeaway for owners is simple: write down the date your vet gives you for the next dose, and set a reminder so it can't slip. Indi Pet does both — you record the vaccine and its due date, and a notification reaches you before it's needed.
What should a pet vaccination record include?
- Vaccine name and the date it was given
- Due date for the next booster
- The clinic or vet who administered it
- Microchip number and registration details
- A photo or scan of the certificate / passport page
- Any reaction or note to mention next time
How Indi Pet keeps vaccinations on track
- Set recurring vaccination reminders — plus deworming, grooming and vet visits — with a push notification before each one is due.
- Store the actual records: upload a photo of the vaccination certificate or passport page to your pet's profile, so proof is always one tap away.
- Keep a profile per pet, so each dog or cat has its own schedule, history and documents.
- Share with family or a pet-sitter so whoever is caring for your pet sees the same reminders — without sharing your password.
- Log the vet bill against the same pet to see what care costs over time.
Frequently asked questions
Does Indi Pet tell me which vaccines my pet needs?
No — and no app should. Which vaccines your dog or cat needs, and how often, is a decision for your veterinarian based on age, location and lifestyle. Indi Pet helps you follow the schedule your vet gives you: set reminders, store the records and never miss a booster.
Can I track vaccinations for more than one pet?
Yes. There is no cap on the number of pets, and each one gets its own profile — with a separate vaccination schedule, reminder set, weight history and document storage. In a multi-pet household every dog or cat stays organised independently, so a reminder for one is never confused with another.
Where are my pet's vaccination records stored?
Records and document scans live in your pet's profile inside the app. Data is encrypted in transit and stored securely, and Indi Pet never sells your personal data. Because the certificate or passport page is saved as an image, you can show proof of vaccination at the groomer, boarding kennel or border without carrying the paper original.
Can I get a reminder before a vaccine is due?
Yes. You choose how far in advance to be notified — days or weeks — and reminders can repeat on a daily, weekly, monthly or yearly cycle, so an annual booster schedules itself once you set it. The same calendar can remind you about deworming, grooming and routine vet visits.
Do I still need the paper vaccination certificate?
Keep the official paper record or pet passport — it remains the legal document, and some borders and boarding facilities require the original. Indi Pet does not replace it; it gives you a backed-up digital copy plus the reminders, so the paper record stays current.
Is Indi Pet free?
Yes, Indi Pet is free to download on both iOS and Android, and you can add your first pet and set up vaccination reminders without paying.
Sources
This article is general information, not veterinary advice. Vaccination needs and schedules vary by pet, region and law — always follow your veterinarian’s recommendations.