NINE — Cat Health Management App User Guide

Version: 1.2.4 (Build 36) | Platforms: Android / iOS
Developer: PardPro Technologies Ltd. (formerly Pard Business Management & Consulting Ltd., est. 2017) (British Columbia, Canada)
Website: https://nine.pardpro.ca
Contact: info@pardpro.ca


Table of Contents
  1. About NINE
  2. Getting Started & Cat Profiles
  3. Today's Dashboard (Vitals at a Glance)
  4. Weight & Body Condition Scoring (BCS)
  5. Daily Vitals Tracking (Hydration, Feeding & Litterbox)
  6. Medication Care & 7-Day Compliance Matrix
  7. Clinical Lab Metrics & AI Report Scanner
  8. Symptom Logging & Clinical Timelines
  9. Vaccine & Deworming Management
  10. Vet Health Report 2.0 (PDF Export)
  11. Records Journal (Chronological Health Ledger)
  12. Settings & Localization
  13. NINE Pro Subscription
  14. Data Privacy & Local-First Model
  15. FAQ

1. About NINE

NINE is a professional cat health management application engineered to bring clinical precision to daily feline care. Developed by PardPro Technologies Ltd., NINE bridges the gap between home observation and veterinary hospital consultations.

Feature Overview
Feature Description
🐱 Multi-Cat Support Manage up to 6 detailed cat profiles with birthday & companion days
⚖️ Weight & BCS Mastery Log weight curves with smoothed trajectories & WSAVA 1–9 visual assessment
💧 Daily Vitals & Hydration Dynamic 50 ml/kg water intake targets, feeding appetite & litterbox tracking
💊 Chronic Medication Care Preloaded veterinary drugs, daily checklists & 7-day visual compliance matrix
🧪 Clinical Lab Trends & AI Track renal/hepatic biomarkers (CREA, BUN, SDMA), dual units & AI photo scan
🩺 Symptom Logging Structured logging across severity levels with photo evidence
💉 Vaccines & Deworming Immunization schedules with automated smart due-date reminders
📄 Vet Health Report 2.0 Bilingual diagnostic PDF export formatted for veterinary hospital review
📖 Records Journal Unified health stream filtering weights, vitals, medications & symptoms
☁️ Encrypted Cloud Sync Secure multi-device backup powered by Cloudflare R2 (Pro)
🌙 Dark Mode Native dark and light clinical themes
🌐 Bilingual Full English & 中文 support

Important Disclaimer: NINE is a clinical health record-keeping tool. It does not provide automated medical diagnoses or prescriptive treatment plans. Always consult a licensed veterinarian for medical evaluation.


2. Getting Started & Cat Profiles2.1 Registration & Sign-In
  1. Open NINE and tap "Sign In" or "Sign Up".
  2. Supported login methods:
    • Email + Password registration
    • Google Account one-tap sign-in (secure in-app authentication)
  3. New users can immediately begin tracking on the local device without upfront account friction.
2.2 Creating Cat Profiles
  1. Enter your cat's Name (required).
  2. Select Breed, Biological Sex (Male / Female / Unknown), and Neuter Status (Neutered / Intact).
  3. Set your cat's Birthday (automatically calculates age and companion days).
  4. Record your Baseline Weight (establishes the first historical anchor).
  5. Add an optional Avatar Photo.
  6. Switch seamlessly between up to 6 cats from the top selector on the Dashboard.

3. Today's Dashboard (Vitals at a Glance)

The Dashboard provides a unified clinical view of your cat's current condition:

  • Greeting & Companion Days: Displays your cat's photo, age, and days together.
  • Health Status Alerts:
    • ✅ All Good: All recorded metrics within baseline.
    • ⚠️ Weight Drop Alert: Prominent notice when weight drops >5% within a 30-day window.
    • 💧 Hydration Alert: Flags when daily water intake falls below 50% of target.
    • 🔴 Overdue Vaccine/Meds: Prompts for scheduled treatments.
  • Quick Metric Cards: Weight trajectory curve, Today's Hydration level, Active Medication checklist, and Recent Lab summary.
  • Activity Timeline: Chronological log of recent observations, doses, and vet visits.

4. Weight & Body Condition Scoring (BCS)

Weight loss is often the earliest clinical indicator of chronic feline conditions like CKD, diabetes, and hyperthyroidism.

4.1 Weight Tracking
  1. Tap "+" → "Log Weight".
  2. Input weight via numeric keypad or quick slider (supports both kg and lb).
  3. NINE displays instantaneous delta comparison (vs. Last: ±X kg / ±X%).
  4. Outlier noise reduction smooths 30-day and 6-month curves to reveal true biological trajectories.
4.2 Body Condition Scoring (WSAVA 1–9)

NINE integrates the global standard 9-point Body Condition Score developed by the World Small Animal Veterinary Association (WSAVA):

Score Status Clinical Characteristics
1–3 Underweight Ribs, spine, and pelvic bones easily visible; severe abdominal tuck; loss of muscle mass.
4–5 ✅ Ideal Ribs easily palpable with minimal fat covering; visible waist behind ribs from above; proportional abdominal tuck.
6–9 Overweight to Obese Ribs difficult or impossible to feel under heavy fat layer; distended abdomen; increased risk of hepatic lipidosis and arthritis.

Capture a top-down or profile photo to anchor your BCS rating in the visual timeline.


5. Daily Vitals Tracking

Chronic feline diseases often show up first in subtle shifts in daily intake and elimination.

5.1 Hydration Calculator
  • NINE automatically calculates recommended daily water intake based on your cat's latest weight: $$\text{Recommended Daily Water} = \text{Weight (kg)} \times 50\text{ ml}$$
  • Tap the +10ml / +20ml / +50ml quick buttons or enter exact amounts from water bowls or fountains.
  • Outlier detection alerts you if intake drops below 50% of the target.
5.2 Food & Appetite Logging
  • Record meal frequency throughout the day.
  • Assess overall appetite: Good / Medium / Poor.
5.3 Litterbox Monitoring
  • Track daily Urine count (vital for early detection of FLUTD / urinary blockages).
  • Track daily Stool count and condition: Normal / Soft / Hard / Diarrhea.
  • Flag diarrhea episodes directly to the Activity Timeline.

6. Medication Care & Compliance Matrix

Adherence to prescribed dosages is essential for managing feline heart disease, CKD, and chronic pain.

6.1 Creating & Managing Medication Plans
  1. Access the dedicated Medication Plans page from Profile → Health Management → Medication Plans or directly from the Today's Dashboard.
  2. Review Active Plans vs. Archived / Historical Plans at a glance.
  3. Tap "+" to add a new medication:
    • Select from North American veterinary presets (e.g., Gabapentin, Amlodipine, Cerenia, Onsior, Mirataz, Semintra, Sub-Q Fluids LRS) or type a custom name.
    • Configure category (Oral, Topical, Sub-Q Fluids, Injections, Eye/Ear Drops), frequency, dosage, and schedule.
  4. Tap any medication card to edit dosages or reminder times, or use the delete button with instant confirmation dialog.
6.2 Today's Medication Checklist & 7-Day Matrix
  • The Dashboard presents active daily doses as an intuitive checklist with instant haptic feedback upon logging.
  • The 7-Day Compliance Matrix provides an at-a-glance clinical grid showing morning and evening completion rates, highlighting missed doses before vet visits.
  • All taken medication events stream directly into the bottom Recent Activity feed and Records Journal.

7. Clinical Lab Metrics & AI Scanner

NINE bridges the gap between veterinary laboratory blood panels and home health tracking.

7.1 Dedicated Lab Records Management
  • Access the dedicated Lab Records page via Profile → Health Management → Lab Records.
  • All records are neatly grouped by test date and hospital name in descending chronological order.
  • Each marker card shows real-time safety status indicators (🟢 Normal / 🟡 Low / 🔴 High), numeric values, units, and customized reference ranges.
  • Tap any marker to edit values or clinic notes, or delete obsolete records with confirmation.
7.2 Supported Biomarkers
  • CREA (Creatinine): Primary kidney filtration indicator.
  • BUN (Blood Urea Nitrogen): Renal and hydration marker.
  • PHOS (Phosphorus): Critical for CKD staging.
  • SDMA: Early-stage renal biomarker.
  • UPC: Urine Protein-to-Creatinine ratio.
  • ALT: Hepatocellular liver enzyme.
  • fPL: Feline Pancreas-Specific Lipase for pancreatitis.
7.3 IDEXX Unit Alignment & Traffic-Light Ranges
  • Unit Toggle: Switch effortlessly between Conventional units (mg/dL) and SI units (μmol/L / mmol/L). NINE automatically recalculates values and reference ranges using accurate clinical factors.
  • Traffic-Light Dashboard:
    • 🟢 Normal: Value falls comfortably within clinical limits.
    • 🟡 Borderline / Low: Value requires close monitoring.
    • 🔴 Abnormal / High: Value exceeds safe reference thresholds.
7.4 AI Photo Lab Report Scanner
  • Tap the AI Photo Scan icon on the Lab Trends card or in the dedicated Lab Records page.
  • Photograph or upload your physical veterinary test sheet.
  • NINE's on-device vision AI parses metric codes, values, and reference ranges automatically. Review and tap "Save All" in one step.

8. Symptom Logging & Clinical Timelines

Record unexpected observations immediately with factual precision:

8.1 10 Core Symptom Categories
  • Vomiting, Diarrhea, Lethargy, Inappetence, Coughing, Sneezing, Scratching, Limping, Eye/Ear Discharge, Custom Other.
8.2 Structured Logging Procedure
  1. Tap "+" → "Log Symptoms".
  2. Select symptom types and rate severity: Mild / Moderate / Severe.
  3. Attach up to 5 photos (e.g. vomit composition, stool consistency, posture).
  4. Add exact observation notes and timestamps.
  5. Entries immediately integrate into the chronological health timeline for veterinarian correlation.

9. Vaccine & Deworming Management
  • Supported Categories: FVRCP, Rabies, FeLV, FIP, and internal/external broad-spectrum dewormers.
  • Batch & Clinic Logging: Record manufacturer, batch numbers, clinic location, and administering veterinarian.
  • Automated Recurrence: Configures automated countdown reminders for annual or 3-year revaccinations.

10. Vet Health Report 2.0

NINE Pro generates clinical-grade diagnostic summaries accepted by veterinary hospitals worldwide.

10.1 Report Sections
  1. Header & Patient Demographics: Name, breed, sex, neuter status, age, microchip ID.
  2. 6-Month Weight Trajectory: High-resolution line chart with baseline comparisons.
  3. 30-Day Vitals Overview: Average daily water intake vs. target, average stool/urine output, dominant stool condition, appetite rating.
  4. Active Medication & Compliance Matrix: Complete list of current drugs, dosages, start dates, and 7-day adherence history.
  5. Laboratory Bloodwork Dashboard: Latest values for key markers with color-coded safety indicators.
  6. Chronological Activity Timeline: Documented symptom episodes, vaccine batches, and BCS history.
  7. Bilingual PDF Output: Choose between English or Chinese before exporting or printing.

11. Records Journal (Chronological Health Ledger)

The Records tab acts as a comprehensive chronological health ledger:

  • Unified Activity Stream: Seamlessly aggregates weigh-ins, daily vitals check-ins, medication logs, symptom episodes, and veterinary events in an elegant time-series view.
  • Daily Vitals Summary: Daily water intake, appetite, and litterbox logs appear cleanly as "Daily Summary" (全天记录) without arbitrary clock artifacts.
  • Multi-Attribute Filters: Filter by date range, specific event category (Vitals, Meds, Labs, Symptoms, Weights), or cat profile.
  • Single-Day Deep Dive: Tap any date on the calendar or any event card to inspect complete clinical observations, timestamps, and attached notes.

12. Settings & Localization
  • Language: English / 简体中文.
  • Appearance: System Default, Light Theme, Dark Theme.
  • Units: Weight (kg / lb), Fluid Volume (ml / oz), Biochemistry (mg/dL / μmol/L).
  • Data Export: Export raw health records in JSON or CSV format.
  • Account Management: Encrypted Cloudflare R2 cloud sync controls and account deletion options.

13. NINE Pro Subscription13.1 Pro vs. Free Comparison
Feature NINE Basic ($0) NINE Pro ($3.99/mo or $29.99/yr)
Core Logging (Weight, BCS, Symptoms) ✅ Unlimited ✅ Unlimited
Daily Vitals & Hydration Calculator ✅ Full Access ✅ Full Access
Medication Tracking (Active Prescriptions) Up to 2 active ✅ Unlimited active
7-Day Medication Compliance Matrix ✅ Basic view ✅ Full Clinical History
Biochemistry Lab Biomarkers & Trends Up to 2 records ✅ Unlimited & Historical Graphs
AI Photo Lab Sheet Scanner 1 trial scan ✅ Unlimited AI Scans
Vet Health Report 2.0 PDF Export ❌ Preview only ✅ Unlimited High-Res Export
Encrypted Cloudflare R2 Cloud Backup ❌ Local device only ✅ Automatic Multi-Device Sync
Priority Support Standard 24/7 Priority
13.2 Subscription Management
  • 7-Day Free Trial: Full access to all Pro features with zero commitment.
  • Cancel anytime via Google Play / Apple App Store subscription settings.

14. Data Privacy & Local-First Model
  • Local Storage by Default: Your cat's medical records reside on your local physical device. Free users' logs never leave their hardware.
  • End-to-End Encrypted Cloud: Pro cloud backups are encrypted during transmission and storage using Cloudflare R2 infrastructure.
  • Zero Third-Party Advertising: NINE will never sell, monetize, or broker pet health data to third-party advertisers or insurance brokers.

15. FAQQ: How does NINE calculate recommended water intake?

A: NINE uses the recognized veterinary standard formula: $\text{Weight (kg)} \times 50\text{ ml}$. A 4 kg cat has a baseline hydration goal of 200 ml per day.

Q: Can NINE help me manage my cat's chronic kidney disease (CKD) or diabetes?

A: Yes. NINE is specifically designed for feline chronic illness management. It features custom hydration targets (ml/kg), sub-Q fluid and prescription tracking with a 7-day compliance grid, and trend analytics for key renal markers like Creatinine and BUN.

Q: Does NINE support veterinary lab test results from IDEXX or local clinics?

A: Yes. NINE aligns with standard North American veterinary reference ranges and supports bidirectional unit conversion (mg/dL ↔ μmol/L). You can also use AI Photo Scan to instantly import physical lab sheets.

Q: Can I export and print reports for my veterinarian?

A: Yes. NINE Pro generates publication-grade Vet Reports 2.0 compiling 6-month weight curves, 30-day vitals, medication adherence, and lab biomarkers in English or Chinese.

Q: Is my data safe if I switch phones?

A: With NINE Pro, all profiles, photos, and medical timelines are securely backed up in encrypted Cloudflare R2 cloud storage. Simply log in on your new device to restore all history.


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