Important note
FeliVitals is for tracking and organization. It does not diagnose breathing problems, judge emergencies, recommend treatment, or replace veterinary advice.
Why breathing records help
Resting respiratory rate is easier to discuss when readings are logged with time, quality, and notes. A clear history can help you prepare for vet conversations.
If your cat is struggling to breathe, breathing with effort, has blue or pale gums, collapses, or seems acutely unwell, seek emergency veterinary care immediately.
How it works in FeliVitals
- Measure. Use the guided 30-second counter while your cat is resting or asleep.
- Log. Save BPM, time, optional breathing quality, and notes. You can also enter BPM manually.
- Review trends. See latest BPM, average BPM, charted history, notes, and grouped daily entries.
Measure
Tap once for each breath during the guided count. FeliVitals calculates breaths per minute from the measurement.
Log
Save the BPM, set the time, choose quality such as normal, shallow, labored, or deep, and add notes.
Review trends
Trends shows latest BPM, average BPM, a breathing chart, grouped daily history, quality labels, and notes.
What you can track
- Guided resting respiratory rate measurement.
- Manual BPM entry.
- Measurement time.
- Breathing quality: normal, shallow, labored, or deep.
- Notes for each entry.
- Latest and average BPM.
- Breathing chart and daily history.
- Breathing section in Premium PDF export.
History limits
Free shows the most recent 14 days of breathing history. Premium lets you choose 7-day, 30-day, and 3-month views and export a PDF report.
FAQ
When should I measure resting respiratory rate?
Measure when your cat is resting or asleep, unless your veterinarian gives you different instructions.
Can I enter a reading manually?
Yes. You can use the guided counter or enter BPM manually.
Can FeliVitals tell me if breathing is dangerous?
No. The app stores the record. Contact your veterinarian for interpretation, and seek emergency care immediately if your cat is struggling to breathe.