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Pet Feeding & Medication (Boarding & Daycare)

You can configure default Feeding and Medication settings for Boarding and Daycare appointments to accurately record each pet’s care needs during their stay.

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Important Notes

  • Feeding and Medication settings are only available for the Boarding & Daycare module.

  • Feeding & Medication features are currently available on the desktop version only and are not supported on the mobile app at this time.

Set up Feeding Settings

Navigate to: Settings > Customers & Pets > Pets > Feeding

Here, you can customize the following feeding options:

  • Feeding Schedule

  • Feeding Unit

  • Feeding Type

  • Feeding Source

  • Feeding Instructions

  • Feeding Feedback

For each section:

  • Click Add to create a new option

  • Click Edit/Delete to manage existing options

1. Schedule

Set up time-based feeding labels such as:

  • AM / PM

  • Morning / Noon / Afternoon

You can also assign a specific feeding time from the dropdown.

2. Unit

Define the unit of measurement used for feeding, such as:

  • Cups

  • Ounces (oz)

This helps ensure consistent portion tracking.

3. Type

Specify the type of food being served, for example:

  • Dry food

  • Wet food

  • Canned food

This allows staff to clearly identify what food is provided.

4. Source

Customize where the food comes from, such as:

  • Owner-provided

  • House-provided

  • Specific brand (if needed)

5. Instruction

Add special feeding instructions, such as:

  • Feed by hand

  • Feed alone

  • Portion feeding

  • Any other special care instructions

6. Feeding Feedback

Create customized feedback options to record how the pet ate, for example:

  • Ate all (100%)

  • Ate most (70%)

  • Ate some (50%)

  • Ate a little (25%)

  • Refused to eat (0%)


Set Up Medication Setting

Navigate to: Settings > Customers & Pets > Pets > Medication

You can configure:

  • Medication Schedule

  • Medication Unit

  • Medication Feedback

Click Add to create new options, or Edit/Delete to manage existing ones.

1. Schedule

Set up medication labels such as:

  • AM / PM

  • Morning / Noon / Afternoon

You can also assign specific administration times.

Unit

Define how medication is measured, such as:

  • Pill / Tablet

  • Cup

  • Ounces (oz)

This should align with the veterinarian’s instructions.

Medication Feedback

Customize feedback options to document how medication was administered, such as:

  • Took full dose on time

  • Took partial dose

  • Administered in a treat

  • Needed assistance

  • Refused to take medication


How to Use Feeding & Medication

1. Client Profile Setup

Navigate to:
Client Profile > Pet Section > Feeding or Medication

Here, you can:

  • Add a new feeding or medication schedule

  • Edit an existing schedule for the pet

Feeding Setup in the Client Profile

When adding a new feeding schedule:

  • Select existing options from dropdown menus, or create new ones

  • Fill in:

    • Time

    • Amount (manual entry)

    • Unit

    • Food Type

    • Food Source

    • Feeding Instructions

  • Add any additional feeding notes if needed

Medication Setup in the Client Profile

When adding a new medication schedule:

  • Select existing options from dropdown menus, or create new ones

  • Fill in:

    • Time

    • Amount (manual entry)

    • Unit

    • Medication Name (manual entry)

  • Add any additional medication notes if needed

2. Feeding & Medication in Boarding & Daycare Appointments

New Appointment

When creating a new Boarding or Daycare appointment, you can:

  • Set up feeding instructions directly within the service details

  • Select “Needs Medication” to add medication dates and instructions

Existing Appointment

For an existing appointment:

  • Open the appointment and go to the Feeding & Medication section

  • Edit feeding and medication schedules as needed

From here, you can:

  • Assign feeding and medication tasks to specific staff members

  • Record feeding and medication outcomes using feedback selections

  • Add additional internal notes for the care team

Key Capabilities in Appointments

  • Record feeding/medication results using Feeding/Mediation Feedback

  • Leave detailed care notes next to Feeding/Mediation Feedback drop down

  • Assign staff to feeding and medication tasks

For more details on assigning and managing staff tasks, please refer to the Staff Task Management guide here.

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