Tracking Your Pet's Vaccination Schedule in FurNote

How To

Track it with FurNote, step by step

1. STEP 01

   Open the vaccination records

   Go to Records, pick your pet, and open the Vaccination tab. Starting fresh? You can backfill from a paper vaccine card or your clinic's history.

2. STEP 02

   Log each shot as it happens

   Tap the plus button and fill in the vaccine name (for example FVRCP, rabies, or a combination shot), the date given, the next due date your vet provides, and the clinic name.

3. STEP 03

   Backfill past vaccines

   Enter older shots from the paper card or clinic records. If a date isn't certain, a reasonable estimate is fine. Note in the comment that it's approximate, and work forward from the most recent shot for the next due date.

4. STEP 04

   Let FurNote remind you

   FurNote sends an automatic reminder as a vaccine's due date approaches, so you don't have to keep checking. The list also shows each entry's next due date if you'd rather scan ahead and book in advance.

5. STEP 05

   Export for a new clinic or travel

   Go to Export, select vaccination records, and generate a PDF. When switching clinics or traveling with your pet, this history lets a new vet get up to speed quickly instead of starting over.

FAQ

Frequently asked

Why does vaccine tracking matter?

A clear history helps you and your vet avoid gaps in protection and unnecessary repeats, and it's often required for boarding, travel, training classes, and clinics. Knowing your pet's record is what lets you have that conversation with your vet.

What's the difference between core and non-core vaccines?

Broadly, core vaccines are recommended for essentially every pet, while non-core ones depend on lifestyle and local risk. Exactly which your pet needs, and on what schedule, is a conversation for your vet.

My cat lives entirely indoors. Do they still need vaccines?

Even indoor cats are generally advised to stay current on core vaccines, and some are legally required depending on where you live. Your vet can weigh your cat's specific situation.

The next due date passed and we missed it. Now what?

Don't panic. Bring your FurNote history to your vet, who'll advise how to get back on track. A short delay and a long one aren't handled the same way, and that call is theirs.

How do puppy and kitten schedules work?

Young animals get a series of shots spaced a few weeks apart, but the exact timing depends on the individual and your vet's protocol. When you log them, just enter the dates your vet gives you.