Define goals, schedule meals, track costs and adherence, and set review dates.
Overview
Diet Plans turn goals (weight loss, weight gain, medical, allergy management) into a practical schedule with nutrition targets and review dates. Plans store daily calories, macro targets, feeding frequency, and detailed meal lines (time, food, quantity, notes, treats). Adherence ratings and progress notes close the loop with Weight Tracking.
- Goal‑driven: Targets and reviews ensure the plan stays on track.
- Actionable schedule: Exact times, foods, and quantities reduce guesswork.
- Measurable outcomes: Weight change validates what works.
How It Works
- Create a plan for a pet and select diet type and start/end dates.
- Fill nutrition info and add plan lines (time, food, quantity, notes).
- Activate, pause, complete, or cancel as needed. Set review frequency.
Step-by-Step Guide
- Go to Pets › Care Plans › Diet Plans.
- Click New, set pet, vet, diet type, and dates.
- Fill nutritional targets and feeding instructions.
- Activate the plan. Track weight and adherence over time.
Fields
| Field Name | Description | Example |
|---|---|---|
Name / Code |
Plan identifier and code. |
“Buddy – Weight Loss” / DP-0012 |
Pet |
Pet receiving the plan. |
Buddy |
Veterinarian |
Recommending doctor. |
Dr. Lee |
Diet Type |
Weight Loss, Weight Gain, Medical, Allergy. |
Weight Loss |
Status |
Draft, Active, Paused, Completed, Cancelled. |
Active |
Start / End |
Plan duration. |
2026-04-01 to 2026-06-30 |
Target Weight |
Goal in kg. |
25.0 |
Daily Calories |
Recommended daily intake. |
1,100 kcal |
Macros (%) |
Protein, fat, fiber target. |
Protein 30 / Fat 12 / Fiber 5 |
Estimated Monthly Cost |
Budget estimate. |
$120 |
Adherence Rating |
Excellent to Poor. |
Good |
Review Frequency (days) |
When to check progress. |
30 |
Plan Lines |
Meal times, food, quantity, notes, treats. |
08:00 – 120g kibble |
Field Explanations
Name / Code
Plan identifier used in lists and reports.
Pet
Animal the plan applies to.
Veterinarian
Author or supervising doctor.
Diet Type
Weight Loss/Gain, Medical, or Allergy focus.
Status
Draft/Active/Paused/Completed/Cancelled.
Start / End
Plan timeframe; duration is computed for tracking.
Target Weight
Desired weight in kg.
Daily Calories
Recommended daily intake to reach goals.
Macros (%)
Protein, fat, fiber percentage targets.
Estimated Monthly Cost
Budget estimate to align expectations.
Adherence Rating
Quality of owner compliance (Excellent → Poor).
Review Frequency (days)
How often progress should be reviewed.
Plan Lines
Detailed feeding schedule: time, food, quantity, notes, treats.
Tips
- Align diet with medical conditions and allergies.
- Use weight tracking to confirm progress.
- Budget costs with owners to avoid surprises.
Common Mistakes
- Too short durations to see meaningful changes.
- Vague feeding instructions.
- Ignoring adherence — ask owners openly.