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Add your first dog, cat, or child

3 minute read · Updated June 2026 · Getting started

A 'subject' is anyone you're tracking — a dog, cat, or child. You can add as many as you want.

Steps

1. 1

   Tap Add subject

   From Today, tap the subject avatar in the top-left, then Add subject. New accounts land here automatically.

   

2. 2

   Choose Dog, Cat, or Child

   Each option opens a slightly different form — dogs and cats ask for breed, children ask for due/birth date and sex assigned at birth (for growth chart selection).

   

3. 3

   Enter the name and date of birth

   If you don't know the exact birth date, an estimate is fine. You can update it later. For rescues, use the vet's age estimate.

   

4. 4

   Pick a breed (dogs and cats)

   Start typing and the breed picker will suggest matches. For mixes, pick the dominant breed or 'Mixed breed' — this controls the growth projection curve.

   

5. 5

   Add a photo (optional)

   Tap the avatar circle to take a photo or pick one from your library. Photos are stored in your private space; nobody else sees them.

   

6. 6

   Save

   Your new subject appears in Today. The app pre-fills age-appropriate care suggestions, milestone schedules, and reference picks.

   

FAQ

Can I add a foster pet?

Yes. Add them like any other subject. When the foster leaves, you can export their record or delete the subject — your call.

Why does the app ask for sex assigned at birth for children?

Only to pick the right CDC/WHO growth chart (sex-specific percentile curves). It is never displayed, shared, or used anywhere else.

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