Measure consistently before interpreting a trend

This page leads to dated weight entries in your private cat profile. It is a record, not an ideal-weight calculator or a body-condition diagnosis. Cornell's older-cat guidance explains why measured changes and individual assessment matter [1].

Use a suitable scale, the same units and similar circumstances where practical. Note the scale used and any difference in setup. Do not force a cat into an unsafe or distressing weighing method; ask your veterinary team to demonstrate a manageable approach.

Record a measurement in the account

  1. Open or create the relevant cat profile.
  2. Open that cat's daily observation form and select the actual measurement date.
  3. Enter the measured weight in kg, adding scale and circumstances to the notes.
  4. Save the observation. One daily record is kept for each cat and date; updating that day replaces its entries.
  5. Use the recent records, CSV export or visit summary when preparing questions.

The profile's basic weight field is separate from dated observations. Use the daily observation form when you want a chronological record. A visit summary contains recent observations; it does not send them to a veterinarian automatically.

Check units and unlikely results

The form accepts kg, not pounds. If your scale displays another unit, convert it accurately before entry and keep the original measurement in the note. A decimal-point error can make a plausible number meaningless even if the form accepts it.

For example, notes reading “4.2 kg, home pet scale” and “4.4 kg, clinic scale” document a change in equipment as well as the numbers. They do not prove a biological gain of 0.2 kg. Recheck suspicious results safely and discuss unexplained change with your veterinary team.

What the record can and cannot show

It can organize measurements and circumstances. It cannot distinguish fat, muscle, fluid or measurement error, assign a healthy target or recommend a diet change. A stable number does not rule out illness. Appetite, mobility and other observations also belong in an individual assessment.

See feeding basics for a food record to bring with the measurements. Do not reduce a ration simply because one entry increased.

Export and privacy

Only the signed-in owner can access the profile's records. A CSV export is a file you can store or share yourself; keep it somewhere appropriate for personal information. Deleting a cat profile removes its associated observations. Save an export first if you need a copy. The account has a record table and printable summary, not a weight graph or predictive alert service.