How to Set Up Pet Medication Reminders in FurNote

How To

Track it with FurNote, step by step

1. STEP 01

   Open the Medications tab

   Tap Medications in the main navigation (the pill icon) to reach the schedule list. The first time in, you'll see an empty state.

2. STEP 02

   Add a medication schedule

   Tap the plus button, enter the medication name, and choose the pet it's for. No pet yet? FurNote walks you through creating one first.

3. STEP 03

   Choose how it's given and how often

   Pick the method, mixed in food, syringe-fed, injection, topical, or oral, and the frequency: once, twice, or three times a day, or once every other day. Multi-dose frequencies open a time field for each dose.

4. STEP 04

   Set the reminder times

   Choose a time for each dose, say 8:00 and 20:00 for a twice-daily schedule. The first time, your device asks permission to send notifications. Allow it so reminders can reach you.

5. STEP 05

   Confirm each dose when it's due

   When the reminder arrives, open it and tap to confirm the dose. FurNote logs the actual time given, and over time that history can be exported before a vet visit to show how consistently doses were given.

6. STEP 06

   Pause when needed

   Going off a medication for a while? Open its schedule and switch off the Active toggle to stop reminders. All past records stay put. Switch it back on when you resume.

FAQ

Frequently asked

Do I need Pro for this?

No. Medication scheduling is free. Pro adds things like unlimited pets, family sharing, attachments, and email summaries, but reminders work on the free plan.

Why isn't there a weekly option?

FurNote's medication frequencies cover daily (once, twice, or three times) and every other day. For longer cycles, like a monthly or weekly spot-on, your phone's built-in reminders app handles the wide interval better.

Notifications aren't showing up. What do I check?

Make sure notifications are allowed for FurNote in your device settings, including banners and the lock screen. A focus or do-not-disturb mode can silence them, so add FurNote to the allowed list if you use one.

Will reminders adjust when I travel across time zones?

Reminders fire based on your device's current time zone. A dose set for 8:00 will alert at 8:00 local time wherever you are. If you'd rather it not shift, pause the schedule on your travel day.

How do I pause a medication temporarily?

Open the schedule and turn off the Active toggle. Reminders stop and all past records are kept. Switch it back on when you resume.