Guides
Pet Care Toolkit
Every guide gives you a workflow you can start in a minute and links to the matching FurNote feature. Medical figures cite their original veterinary-body sources (ISFM, AAFP, AAHA, AVMA) for further reading.
cat CKD tracking
Tracking a Cat With CKD: What to Log Every Day With FurNote
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is one of the most common conditions in senior cats. Learn the four at-home signals worth logging daily — water intake, weight trend, appetite/energy scores and medication adherence — plus a plain-English intro to IRIS staging, all inside FurNote.
cat water intake
How Much Water Should a Cat Drink? Tracking Daily Water Intake
Most cats need roughly 50-60 ml of water per kg of body weight a day, food moisture included. Learn how to estimate your cat's range and log daily water intake in FurNote so you can spot early signs of dehydration or excessive thirst and share the trend with your vet.
cat urine tracking
Tracking Your Cat's Urine and Litter Box Habits
Changes in how your cat pees, whether frequency, volume, color, or straining, are often the earliest sign something needs a vet's eye. FurNote's excretion record lets you log urine type, condition, and a photo, so a week or two of observations reveals a pattern you can hand to your vet.
pet symptom tracking
Recording Pet Symptoms with Photos in FurNote
When something's off with your pet, words alone are hard to get right. FurNote's symptom record captures the symptom type, how often it happens, and how long it lasts, plus a photo on Pro, so your vet can see the change instead of guessing from a description.
pet vaccination schedule
Tracking Your Pet's Vaccination Schedule in FurNote
It's easy to lose track of vaccines, especially the ones that aren't yearly. FurNote logs each shot with the vaccine name, date given, next due date, and clinic, and sends an automatic reminder as the due date approaches so you're never guessing whether your pet is covered.
pet medication adherence
Did Everyone Give the Meds on Time? Tracking Medication Adherence
When more than one person cares for a pet, it's easy to lose track of who gave which dose. Marking a dose as given in FurNote creates a timestamped care record, so you can see the adherence history and share an objective log with your vet.
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How to Set Up Pet Medication Reminders in FurNote
FurNote's medication scheduling lets you pick how a medication is given, how often, and at what times, then reminds you automatically when each dose is due. Confirm each dose to build a complete history you can export for your vet.
cat ideal weight
Cat Ideal Weight: How to Estimate It and Track the Trend in FurNote
Learn how to estimate your cat's ideal weight range using body condition score (BCS 1-9), set a weekly weighing routine, and follow the trend in FurNote. Includes how to read weight-change alerts and export a vet-ready PDF.
multi-pet weight tracking
Tracking Weight for Multiple Pets: Per-Pet Records in FurNote
With two or more pets, each one needs its own weight trend so a group that 'looks fine' never hides an individual change. FurNote ties every weight record to a specific pet and reads dashboard alerts per pet. Learn the routine and how to read the alerts.
pet weight loss plan
Pet Weight Loss: How to Track It Safely with Your Vet in FurNote
Safe pet weight loss is slow and vet-directed. This guide focuses on what you can do at home: record weight, follow the trend, keep a steady weighing cadence, log meals, and watch for the not-eating red flag, while your vet sets the target rate and diet.
senior pet health tracking
What to Track for a Senior Pet: A Practical At-Home Checklist
When does a pet become 'senior,' and what should you monitor at home? This checklist covers weight, water intake, mobility, appetite, and litter-box habits, and which FurNote record type captures each, so you and your vet can spot trends early.
daily pet wellness tracking
Daily Wellness Scoring in FurNote: Four Simple Signals to Track
FurNote's care record adds four daily signals a basic log doesn't have: mobility, appetite, energy/mood, and whether pain was observed. Ideal for senior pets, chronic conditions, and post-op recovery, it's subjective but consistent, so trends stand out.
pet daily care journal
How to Keep a Daily Care Journal for Your Pet in FurNote
Want a full daily record of your pet's meals, mood, behavior, and recovery? FurNote has no single 'journal' feature, but its record types combine into one: diet (meals plus water), care (four daily signals plus wound photos), and symptom (with photos). Here's how to build a journaling routine.
pet hospice care
Pet Hospice Care: Tracking Your Companion's Comfort with FurNote
When a pet enters their final chapter, the goal of record-keeping shifts from tracking recovery to measuring comfort. FurNote's care log captures the four observations that help you and your vet understand quality of life: mobility, appetite, energy, and signs of pain.
spay neuter recovery
Spay and Neuter Recovery: A 14-Day Observation Log with FurNote
The two weeks after spay or neuter surgery are the key recovery window. Learn what to observe each day (the incision, appetite, and activity) and how to log it in FurNote so you can catch problems early and show your vet an accurate picture.
new pet first week
Your New Pet's First Week: What to Record with FurNote
A new pet's first seven days are your chance to build a health baseline. This day-by-day checklist covers profile setup, daily diet and weight, and elimination observations, so any future change is easy to spot.
switching pet food
Switching Pet Food: A 7-14 Day Transition Log with FurNote
Changing food too quickly can upset your pet's stomach. AAHA suggests a gradual 7-14 day transition, and cats often need longer. Track diet, stool, and weight in FurNote to catch digestive trouble early.
pet emergency signs
Pet Emergency Red Flags: 8 Signs to Seek a Vet Immediately
Some symptoms cannot wait until morning. Learn eight emergency red flags, from breathing trouble to pale gums to urinary blockage, that mean it is time to contact your vet or emergency clinic right away, plus how to record what happened for follow-up.
multiple pets medication reminders
Managing Medication Reminders for Multiple Pets in FurNote
With two or more pets, each may need different medications at different times. FurNote's medication reminders are set per pet, so one cat's twice-daily schedule and another dog's once-daily one never get mixed up.
pet health app free vs pro
FurNote Free vs Pro: Full Feature Comparison and Pricing
FurNote's core tracking is completely free — the Free plan covers 1 pet and all 8 record types. Pro (about US$3.99/month or US$39.99/year) adds unlimited pets, photo and PDF attachments, family sharing, and a daily email digest. Here's the full side-by-side comparison plus upgrade and cancellation FAQs.
export pet records pdf
30-Second Vet Prep: Export Your Pet's Health Records as a PDF
FurNote's PDF export lets you pick any of 8 record types (diet, excretion, symptoms, vet visits, vaccines, parasite prevention, long-term care, weight) and a custom date range to produce one clean report your vet can read at a glance — far more precise than saying 'she's eaten a bit less lately.' The report is bilingual (English and Chinese).
switching vets pet records
Switching Vets Without the Hassle: Hand Over Records with a FurNote PDF
Changing vets often means re-explaining everything — what was diagnosed, which meds were tried, what reacted badly. FurNote exports the last 6–12 months of records (vet visits, medications, weight, symptoms, vaccines) as a single PDF so a new vet can review the history in minutes. Here's an efficient handover flow plus what to watch for.
share pet care with family
Invite Family to Help Care for Your Pet: FurNote Family Sharing (Pro)
When a partner, roommate, or family members take turns caring for the same pet, FurNote Family Sharing lets Pro users invite them to a specific pet. Everyone can add diet, weight, excretion and other records and see the same synced data in real time — no more scattered group chats or sticky notes.
sync pet records across devices
How FurNote Syncs Across iPhone, iPad, Android, and Web
FurNote syncs in real time across three platforms — the iOS app, the Android app, and the web (any browser). Log something on your phone and it appears on your iPad or computer within a second or two. Here's how to get the most out of each device.
pet supplies inventory tracker
Never Forget to Restock: Track Pet Supplies with FurNote
Running out of food before you notice, or spotting expired litter too late — FurNote's Supplies feature covers 10 categories (food, canned food, treats, supplements, medicine, litter, pee pads, cleaning supplies, toys, other), with expiry dates, low-stock alerts, and an at-a-glance 'expiring soon' view.
FurNote login
How to Log In to FurNote: Apple, Google, or Email
FurNote supports Apple, Google, and email + password sign-in across iOS, Android, and web. Compare which is fastest, which is most private, how to switch methods, and what to do if you forget your password.
FurNote iOS notifications
FurNote iOS Notifications Not Showing? A Troubleshooting Guide
Set a medication reminder in FurNote but iOS notifications aren't showing? Usually one of four causes: notifications weren't allowed, a Focus mode silenced them, Background App Refresh is off, or the schedule didn't save. Check them in priority order.
FurNote import backfill
FurNote Has No Import Feature — How to Backfill Old Records by Hand
FurNote doesn't yet auto-import from other apps, spreadsheets, or notes. But every record type lets you set a past date, so you can backfill your history manually. Here are the five record types worth backfilling first, plus efficiency tips.
family pet care sharing
Sharing Pet Care Across the Family, Even With Less Tech-Savvy Members
When several family members share a pet's care but not everyone is comfortable with an app, you don't need everyone on FurNote. Three practical setups: one person as record keeper, Family Sharing plus shared reminders, and a printed daily care sheet.
online vet telehealth prep
How to Prep for an Online Vet Visit: Build a 5-Minute Brief in FurNote
Video vet visits are short, and the vet can't see your pet's full history. Use FurNote to export a 5-minute brief — recent symptoms, diet, and care notes as a PDF — so a short telehealth appointment delivers the most value. FurNote organizes records; it isn't a telemedicine service itself.
diabetic cat tracking
Tracking a Diabetic Cat: A Daily Log for Glucose, Food and More
Diabetic cats do best with a steady daily routine and a clear record. Learn the signals worth logging every day — home glucose readings, appetite and meals, water intake, weight, and insulin adherence — so your vet can fine-tune the plan. FurNote keeps the record; your vet sets the treatment.
diabetic dog tracking
Tracking a Diabetic Dog: A Simple Daily Record with FurNote
A diabetic dog thrives on routine. Learn what to log every day — home glucose readings, meals and appetite, water intake, weight, and insulin adherence — so your vet can adjust the plan from real data. FurNote keeps the record; treatment stays with your vet.
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