VCH Vitals for your pet
Count your pet's sleeping respiratory rate, log medications and symptoms, and see the trend over time — so a change is something you notice early, not something you find out about late. Built by a veterinary cardiologist for dogs and cats with heart disease, and useful for any pet you want to keep an eye on.
The iPhone and iPad app needs iOS 17 or later. On Android and desktop, use the browser version — it does the same job.
Sleeping respiratory rate
A guided breath counter with a built-in timer, plus the trend chart and threshold alerts that make a rising rate obvious.
Medications & symptoms
Record doses, changes and missed tablets, alongside cough, syncope, appetite and activity — all on one timeline.
Reports for your vet
Export a clear summary as a PDF or spreadsheet, so your appointment starts with data rather than recollection.
Private by design
Records stay on your own device. There is no account, no sign-in, and nothing is uploaded to us.
Already using it in your browser?
The iPhone app keeps its own records, so your existing entries do not appear automatically. Moving them across takes about a minute.
- In the browser version, go to More → Data & Export and choose Export Backup.
- Install the app from the App Store and open it.
- On the welcome screen, choose Import patient(s) from backup and pick the file you just saved.
Keep the backup file somewhere safe afterwards. It is the only copy of your history outside the app.
Common questions
Is it really free?
Yes. There is no charge, no subscription, no advertising and no in-app purchase. The project is funded by voluntary support.
Is there an Android app?
Not yet. Android and desktop users should use the browser version, which has the same features. On Android you can add it to your home screen and it will behave much like an installed app, including offline breath counting.
Where is my pet's data stored?
On your device only. Nothing is sent to VetCardioHub or to any third party. That also means the records are not backed up for you — export a backup periodically, and keep it somewhere safe.
Does this replace veterinary advice?
No. It is a monitoring and record-keeping tool that helps you and your veterinary surgeon see patterns clearly. It does not diagnose, and it is not a substitute for professional assessment. If your pet's breathing rate or effort rises, or you are worried, contact your veterinary practice.
What is a sleeping respiratory rate, and why does it matter?
It is the number of breaths your pet takes per minute while genuinely asleep. In dogs and cats with heart disease it is one of the earliest and most reliable signs that fluid is beginning to accumulate in the lungs, often rising before any outward change you would notice. Our monitoring guide explains how to measure it properly.