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Using Annotations In Your Graphs
What Are Annotations?
Annotations allow you to add notes to your graphs to track important events in your pet’s health and care. These notes appear directly on Quality of Life (QOL), Daily Ratings, and Weight charts, helping you see trends and understand how different factors may be impacting your pet’s well-being.
For example, you might add an annotation for:
- "Started New Medication" – to track how treatment affects your pet’s condition.
- "Changed to Prescription Dog Food" – to monitor dietary impacts.
- "Surgery on Feb 10th" – to compare post-surgery progress over time.
Where Do Annotations Appear?
- QOL Graph – See how changes impact different assessment categories.
- Daily Ratings Graph – Track how specific events affect day-to-day well-being.
- Weight Graph – Mark diet changes, illnesses, or other factors that may influence weight.
Annotations are represented as small markers on the graph, and hovering over them reveals the details you entered.
How to Add an Annotation
Navigate to the Annotations Section
- Open your pet’s profile.
- Scroll to the bottom and find the Annotations tab located at the bottom of your pet's profile.
Click “New Annotation”
- Select the date when the event occurred.
- Enter a title (a short, descriptive label).
- Enter a body (additional details about the event).
- Click Save Annotation.
Your annotation will now appear on the chart!
Annotation Fields Explained
| Field | Description | Example Input |
|---|---|---|
| Title | A short description that appears on the graph. | "Started Pain Medication" |
| Body | More details about what happened. | "Began Rimadyl for arthritis. Monitor for side effects." |
| Date | The date when the event occurred. | February 10, 2025 |
Editing or Deleting an Annotation
- Find the annotation in the Annotations section.
- Click the Edit icon (pencil) to update the title or body.
- Click the Delete icon (trash can) to remove it from your graphs.
⚠️ Deleting an annotation is permanent and cannot be undone.
Common Use Cases for Annotations
💊 Medication Changes – "Started Prednisone – Monitor for appetite changes."
🍖 Dietary Adjustments – "Switched to prescription food due to allergies."
🏥 Medical Events – "Vet Visit – Diagnosed with early-stage kidney disease."
🎾 Activity Level Changes – "Started hydrotherapy for joint pain."
⚖️ Weight Management – "Increased portion size due to weight loss."
FAQs
🔹 Can I hide annotations from my graph?
Yes, you can hide annotations by clicking the "Annotations" label located in the chart's legend.
🔹 Can I add annotations for past dates?
Yes! You can backdate annotations to log events that happened earlier.
🔹 Will annotations appear on all my pets’ graphs?
Annotations are pet-specific and only appear on the graphs for the pet they were added to.
Need Help?
If you have any questions or run into issues, contact us at support@hospet.app or visit our Help Center.