The double-bowl problem
In a home with two or three adults a cat happily eats two portions in a row: everyone is sure they're feeding first. Over a month that's hundreds of extra calories and weight gain, and obesity in cats and dogs drags diabetes, joint and heart problems behind it.
The reverse is no better: everyone thinks someone else fed the pet. And the third, most unpleasant case - the pet is given a food that already didn't suit it, simply because only one person in the house remembers.
How many times a day to feed
- Puppies and kittens under 4 months - 4 times a day
- 4–6 months - 3 times a day
- Dogs over 6 months - twice, morning and evening
- Adult cats - twice, or in small portions through the day
The daily amount comes from the food packaging by the pet's weight and is split by the number of feedings - not poured "by eye" into every bowl. Treats are part of that amount: not a bonus on top but part of the day's calories. With a chronic illness or a prescription diet the vet sets the regime, and general rules don't apply.
How to agree when several people are involved
- One daily amount, not "however much I give". Written down where everyone sees it.
- One list of don'ts: food that didn't suit, allergens, table scraps.
- One place and one bowl - otherwise it's unclear who has already eaten.
- An explicit agreement on who feeds in the morning and who in the evening.
- A separate word about guests and children: "but he looked at me like that" is the most common cause of extra weight.
The shared feeding log
The main thing is to see whether the pet has been fed right now. The pet's card has a "Fed" button: one tap, nothing to fill in. The note appears immediately for everyone with access - with the time and who made it.
If you feed different foods, the ones recorded in the "Food" section sit next to the button - you can mark exactly what you gave. Foods that didn't suit the pet don't appear among those buttons.
- A "today" counter - how many times the pet has been fed today
- The last note: when and by whom
- Times in your time zone, even if the other owner is in another city
- Tapped twice - the extra note can be removed
The log works the same in all three places: in the app, in the Telegram bot and in the mini app. Which one you use is a matter of habit; the bowl is shared.
What else is shared in Keep Pet
- A passport for several owners: an invite by code or link; the second person has the same rights as you.
- A shared "Food" section: what you feed now, which food didn't suit and why - visible to everyone with access.
- Shared reminders: all co-owners learn about vaccinations and treatments, not only the person who created the passport.
- A shared history: vet visits, medications and weekly check-ups are kept in one card, not in three heads.
How to give a second person access
Open "Pet access"
The button is in the pet's card - both in the app and in the bot.
Send an invite
An eight-character code for someone who already has the app, or a link for someone who hasn't joined yet. The invite is single-use and valid for a week.
Done
The co-owner sees the passport, keeps records together with you and gets the same reminders. Access can be removed at any time.
FAQ
How do I know if someone else has fed the pet?
Open the pet's card: at the top you see how many times it was fed today, when the last bowl was and who gave it. Anyone with access adds a note with one tap of the "Fed" button.
How many people can look after one pet?
There is no limit on co-owners. Each invite is issued separately, is single-use and valid for a week. In the plans, family access is part of Basic.
Does a co-owner have the same rights as me?
Yes, equal rights: they can add vaccinations, treatments, medications and visits, and get the same reminders. That's deliberate - pet care is usually shared, not hierarchical.
Can I remove access?
Yes, at any time, in the same "Pet access" section. A co-owner can also leave on their own.
Does the second person need an account?
Yes, but they don't need to create one separately: via the invite link they sign in with an e-mail code or through Telegram, and the pet appears for them immediately.
Does a co-owner see vaccination reminders?
Yes. Reminders go to everyone with access to the pet - so the vet visit doesn't depend on one person.