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Adding a dog to SeniorThrive

Walks, meals, vet visits, grooming. Here is how to set up a dog in your Pets tracker so the routines are easy to keep and easy to share with a pet sitter.

Written by Brian Fluhr

A dog in the home changes a day. The morning walk. The way they know when you are upset. The small ritual of feeding at the same time each night. SeniorThrive's pet tracker is built to support that, not replace it.

Where to add

  1. Go to Daily LifePets.

  2. Tap Add a pet and pick Dog.

  3. Enter their name, breed (or best guess), age, and the day they came home with you.

  4. Add a photo. Every time you open their page, that picture will be waiting.

What is worth tracking for a dog

  • Walks. Add a one-tap log for each walk. Over time, you will see your dog's weekly exercise as a gentle pattern. Useful to show a vet if weight becomes a question.

  • Feeding. Brand, cup size, how many times a day, any treats or supplements. This is the one section a pet sitter will thank you for.

  • Medications and flea/tick/heartworm. Set reminders so the monthly doses do not slip.

  • Vet visits. Date of last visit, date of next, any notes from the doctor. Keep the vet clinic's phone number handy in the notes.

  • Grooming. Nail trims, baths, hair cuts. Dogs do better when grooming is on a rhythm, not guessed at.

  • Behavior notes. Any new anxiety, change in appetite, limping, or house accidents. A short note the day you notice something is often the clue a vet needs later.

A pet-sitter document in one tap

When a family member or neighbor is covering for you, tap Pet-sitter info. SeniorThrive builds a short page with your dog's name, age, feeding instructions, walks, medications, vet number, and anything flagged as important. Email or print it. Everyone is calmer.

Walks count toward your ThriveScore

Every logged walk contributes to both your daily activity and your ThriveScore. It is one of the nicest examples of the same good thing serving two ends. Your dog stays healthy. You stay healthy. Everybody wins.

Sharing your dog with the family

If you share pets with your Circle, your family will see a small update when you log a walk, a vet visit, or add a new photo. Grandkids especially love these little updates. "Buddy had his checkup today" is the kind of small note that keeps people close.

The bigger point

Dogs are one of the best things for staying well at home. Structure. Companionship. A reason to be outside. SeniorThrive is just here to make their care feel organized instead of overwhelming.

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