How To Use Family Cat Asthma Tracker

Getting Started

Sign In

1. Open Family Cat Asthma Tracker
2. Tap Continue with Apple on the welcome screen
3. Authenticate with your Apple ID
4. If you choose "Hide My Email," a private relay address is created automatically — no action needed on your part

Create or Join a Family

After signing in, you'll be prompted to set up your family:

• Create a new family: Enter a family name. You'll become the family owner and receive an invite code to share with others.
• Join an existing family: Enter the invite code shared by the family owner.

Add Your First Pet

1. Go to Settings > Manage Pets
2. Tap the + button
3. Enter your pet's name, breed, date of birth, and baseline respiratory rate
4. Optionally add a photo from your camera roll
5. Tap Save

Daily Medication Tracking

Log a Dose

1. Open the Today tab — you'll see all medications due today
2. Tap the checkbox next to a dose to mark it as given
3. The dose is logged with your name and the current time

Undo a Dose

If you logged a dose by mistake:

1. Tap the checked box next to the dose you want to undo
2. The dose record is removed

Log an Extra Dose

If your vet has instructed an additional dose outside the regular schedule:

1. On the Today tab, tap Log Extra Dose
2. Select the pet and medication
3. Enter the time and any notes
4. Tap Save

Managing Medications

Add a New Medication

1. Go to the Meds tab
2. Tap the + button
3. Enter the medication name, type (inhaler, oral, injection, etc.), and current quantity on hand
4. Set up a dosing schedule with times and days
5. Tap Save

Edit a Medication

1. Go to the Meds tab
2. Tap on a medication to open its detail view
3. Tap Edit to modify name, type, schedule, or supply level
4. Tap Save

Track Medication Supply

The app tracks your medication supply and alerts you when it's running low:

• Each time a dose is logged, the supply count decreases automatically
• View current supply levels on the Meds tab
• You'll receive a notification when supply is low (configurable in Notification Settings)
• Update supply levels manually when you refill a prescription

Log Equipment Cleaning

For inhaler spacers and other equipment:

1. Open the medication detail view
2. Tap Log Cleaning in the Equipment section
3. The cleaning date is recorded for your reference

Health Monitoring

Count Breathing Rate

1. Go to the Health tab and select your pet
2. Tap Count Breathing Rate
3. Choose a duration (15, 30, or 60 seconds)
4. Tap the button once for each breath you observe
5. The app calculates breaths per minute automatically
6. Review the result and tap Save

Tip: Count when your cat is resting or sleeping for the most accurate baseline reading. Each rise and fall of the chest counts as one breath.

Log an Asthma Attack

1. Go to the Health tab and select your pet
2. Tap Log Asthma Attack
3. Record the severity (mild, moderate, severe)
4. Select any observed symptoms and potential triggers
5. Add optional notes
6. Tap Save

Track Weight

1. Go to the Health tab and select your pet
2. Tap Log Weight
3. Enter the weight and date
4. Tap Save

Weight history is displayed as a trend chart so you and your vet can monitor changes over time.

Family & Sharing

Invite a Family Member

1. Go to Settings > find your Invite Code in the Family section
2. Tap the code to copy it
3. Share it with your family member via text, email, or in person
4. They enter the code when setting up their account

Grant Temporary Pet Sitter Access

1. Go to Settings > Guest Access
2. Tap Create Access Code
3. Set an optional expiration date
4. Share the code with your pet sitter
5. You can revoke access at any time from the same screen

Manage Family Members (Owner Only)

1. Go to Settings > Manage Members
2. View all family members and their roles
3. Remove members or update roles as needed

Notifications & Reminders

Set Up Notifications

1. Go to Settings > Notification Settings
2. Enable or disable notifications for:
   • Medication reminders
   • Low supply alerts
   • Missed dose alerts
3. Set Quiet Hours to prevent notifications during specific times (e.g., overnight)

Notifications Not Working?

1. Make sure notifications are enabled in the app: Settings > Notification Settings
2. Check iOS permissions: iPhone Settings > Notifications > Cat Asthma Tracker — ensure "Allow Notifications" is on
3. Verify that Quiet Hours aren't active during the times you expect notifications

Account Management

View Your Account

Go to Settings > Account to see your display name and account details.

Sign Out

1. Go to Settings > Account
2. Tap Sign Out
3. Confirm when prompted

Delete Your Account

1. Go to Settings > Account
2. Tap Delete All Data
3. Follow the confirmation steps

Warning: Account deletion is permanent and cannot be undone. Your personal data is removed, your family membership is severed, and other family members will lose access to shared data attributed to your account.

Tips for Best Results

• Count breathing rate regularly: Track at least a few times per week when your cat is resting to build a reliable baseline
• Log doses promptly: Mark doses as given right after administering them so your family members see accurate, up-to-date information
• Keep supply levels current: Update medication quantities when you refill prescriptions so low-supply alerts remain accurate
• Share with your vet: Use the health history trends during vet visits to give your veterinarian a clear picture of your cat's condition over time

Need More Help?

If you have questions or run into an issue not covered here, contact us at:

Email: support@davidpm.pro

We aim to respond within 48 hours.