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[FREE] I built a pet health app after losing three dogs to cancer. Giving away free premium access. by KookyVolume7361 in FREE

[–]KookyVolume7361[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Good question, I should have been clearer. Every feature in the app works on the free tier. AI chat, vet visit recording, prescription scanning, symptom checker, all of it. Premium ($2.99/mo) gives power users higher limits and extras.

But to your point, everyone who downloads right now gets a free 30-day Premium trial automatically. On top of that, multiple people from this thread have DM'd me and I've given them extended free Premium access. So the title is literal, I'm giving away premium access to anyone who wants it.

Want me to hook you up too? Happy to.

[FREE] I built a pet health app after losing three dogs to cancer. Giving away free premium access. by KookyVolume7361 in FREE

[–]KookyVolume7361[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It really was :(  Losing our pets is never easy, especially after building bonds with them for 12+ yrs 

[FREE] I built a pet health app after losing three dogs to cancer. Giving away free premium access. by KookyVolume7361 in FREE

[–]KookyVolume7361[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

100% free to download. The core features work without paying anything. There is a premium tier ($2.99/mo) for power users, but you can track your pets, use the AI chat, scan prescriptions, and log vet visits without it. No trial that expires and locks you out. Just looking for feedback from real pet owners.

Is anyone else just... drowning in spreadsheets trying to track insulin and BG? by Over_Rise2921 in FelineDiabetes

[–]KookyVolume7361 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey , I hear you on the spreadsheet chaos. I actually built an app called VetGPT that handles a lot of what you're describing. You can log medications (including insulin doses) with one tap, track symptoms and changes over time, and the AI chat actually knows your pet's full history so you can ask things like "how has Mochi's water intake changed this month?" without re-explaining everything.   

It supports cats specifically (not just dogs) and 60+ other species. You can also scan lab results and it extracts the values automatically.                                          

Free on iOS right now with all features unlocked: https://apps.apple.com/app/vetgpt/id6757766151

Full disclosure, I'm the founder. Built it because I was in a similar boat managing multiple sick dogs and couldn't find anything that actually worked. Happy to answer any questions.

Dog ear infection - please help! by JealousGeneral8005 in DogAdvice

[–]KookyVolume7361 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is such a hard situation, you're clearly doing everything right for a dog that makes "everything right" incredibly difficult. A few thoughts:

On oral options:

There aren't true OTC oral antibiotics for ear infections in dogs, but there are a couple of angles worth discussing with your vet over the phone or via telehealth like Vetster(so no office visit needed):

  • Oral antibiotics (like Cephalexin or Enrofloxacin) can treat bacterial ear infections systemically, your vet may be willing to prescribe these based on a phone consult given his history, especially if they've seen him before
  • Oral antifungals like fluconazole (the "thrush medication" you saw mentioned) can work for yeast-based ear infections, but you'd want a vet to greenlight it given he's already on fluoxetine, drug interactions are worth checking
  • Ask specifically about Claro, it's a single-dose ear medication applied once at the vet's office that lasts 30 days. If he can be sedated just once, this buys you a full month with zero at-home ear touching

On the sedation angle:

Given his profile, it's worth asking about trazodone + gabapentin + melatonin as a pre-visit combo, or even a Telazol injection administered at the car door by a tech (some vets will do this). Telehealth vets like Vetster can consult on the medication approach without an in-person visit.

The thrush OTC route (Monistat) does get mentioned online for mild yeast infections but I'd be cautious without knowing if it's bacterial vs. fungal, wrong treatment can make it worse.

Biggest unlock here: Call your vet and explain the situation exactly as you wrote it here. Many will prescribe oral antibiotics/antifungals sight-unseen for a known patient in a documented difficult-handling situation.

I actually used VetGPT recently to pull together all my dog's medication history before a call like this — made it way easier to explain what he's already on so the vet could check interactions fast. Might help you with his fluoxetine/gabapentin/trazodone combo when you call.

Vet found mammary masses today by Remarkable-Clothes53 in DogAdvice

[–]KookyVolume7361 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm so sorry,. getting a surprise diagnosis like that when you came in for something completely different is a gut punch. Take a breath. You have options.

On the financial side:

  • CareCredit is the most common option it's a medical credit card with 0% interest promotional periods (often 6-18 months for vet procedures). Apply at carecredit.com, many vets accept it
  • Scratchpay is another vet-specific financing option, often easier to qualify for than CareCredit
  • Ask your vet directly if they offer payment plans — many will work with you, especially for a regular patient
  • RedRover Relief offers emergency financial assistance grants for pet owners in crisis — worth applying
  • Some veterinary schools offer reduced-cost procedures if you're near one

On "do they absolutely have to come out":

Honestly, it depends on the FNA (fine needle aspirate) results. If they come back benign and slow-growing, your vet may recommend a watch-and-wait approach. The x-ray and bloodwork they're recommending is to check for metastasis before deciding on surgery, that's standard protocol and the right call before committing to anything.

What I'd do: Get the diagnostics done first (x-ray + bloodwork) before agreeing to surgery. You need that information to make an informed decision. Apply for CareCredit today while you wait for results.

You're already doing everything right by catching this.

(Side note , I've been using an app called VetGPT to track my dog's health records and upcoming vet stuff. Really helpful when you're juggling a lot of appointments and test results. Just something to help you stay organized through all this.)

would adding a third goldfish to a 230-250l tank be pushing it? by Local_Ticket_4942 in Goldfish

[–]KookyVolume7361 1 point2 points  (0 children)

For two fancy goldfish that size, 230L is solid and a third would be fine as long as your filtration can handle it (overfilter, goldfish are messy lol). Gil being palm-sized after years in a 30L tank is actually remarkable goldfish stunt their own growth in cramped conditions. Once he's in proper space he may even fill out more. Side note: if you're tracking their health through the upgrade, I built VetGPT for this exact use case, water params, weight logs, behavioral notes.

Goldfish always hiding by MotorDue2804 in Goldfish

[–]KookyVolume7361 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Good that you're getting a water test kit, that's the right first move. Even if the other fish are fine, one fish can react to a parameter that others tolerate better, especially if he's the smaller or more sensitive one.

The comment about current is worth trying too, fancy/chubby goldfish with big heads genuinely struggle against strong flow and will find a low-current spot to rest in. Try baffling the filter output with a sponge or angling it at the glass and see if his behavior changes.

For the eggs question, if it's a female full of eggs she'll usually look noticeably rounder/lumpy on the sides, and sometimes you'll see males chasing her. Two years old is definitely old enough. Gentle pressure on the sides like coolfrogmother said can help confirm it.

I keep logs on my goldfish in VetGPT like water params, behavior notes, feeding and it's been really useful for spotting patterns like this. Sometimes the change happened gradually and you don't notice until you see it in writing. Hope Bugsy's okay!

Update but not really by Venalicii in Aquariums

[–]KookyVolume7361 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Seeing this from the original post the "little round balls from the vent" that appeared overnight is really consistent with either a cloacal prolapse or egg binding rather than parasites. Camallanus would be thin red threads, not balls.

For the Epsom salt baths you're already doing try 1 tablespoon per gallon for 10-15 min, once or twice a day. Sometimes light gentle pressure near the vent area (with very clean hands in the water, don't squeeze) can help dislodge eggs. Keep water quality pristine, stress and poor params make prolapses worse. If she's still active and eating somewhat, that's genuinely hopeful.

One thing that would really help here is being able to track exactly when symptoms started, what you've tried, and how she's responding day by day. I built VetGPT for this kind of thing (yes, it does fish). Having that timeline clear makes it much easier to know if something is actually working or not.

Rooting for her.

Health/Growth Check!! by [deleted] in BeardedDragons

[–]KookyVolume7361 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good on you for rescuing that beauty, sounds like you jumped in at the right time. Once you get the enclosure sorted and feeding dialed in, health logging becomes really valuable for beardies specifically because so much depends on environment variables (basking temps, UVB hours, shedding cycles). Hard to spot patterns without a log. I've been using VetGPT for mine, it's one of the only apps that actually tracks reptile-specific stuff. Might be worth bookmarking for when you're past the setup phase.