Using Med Buddy Medication App

This process takes you through using the Med Buddy Medication App. This App was designed so you can process animal medications easily and on the go. 

* Med Buddy is not currently compatible with some models of Android phone. We are working on the issue but if you cannot see Med Buddy in the App Store, then this will be the issue. We will update when this issue is resolved. 

For best results, we recommend you enable QR Codes on your Kennel Cards. Contact [e-mail] to have QR codes enabled on your kennel card. 

Installing the App: 

For Android phones, install apps by firing up the Play Store app on your phone or tablet. You’ll find the Play Store in your app drawer and likely on your default home screen. You can also open it by tapping the shopping bag-like icon at the top-right corner of the app drawer.  Once opened simply search "Med Buddy" and it should be listed.  Then just simply tap the install button.

For iPhones and Apple devices, install the app by searching for it in the App store. It will load an icon showing a paw with a cross in the centre. Tap to open. 

Logging in: 

1. Open the Med Buddy App on a mobile device. The login screen will appear.
   
2. Enter your ShelterBuddy URL or use the scanner to retrieve the URL via QR Code from a Kennel Card.
   • To use the QR Code option, tap on "Scan Kennel Card" button. The scanner will appear. Allow the application to use the camera on the device if asked.
   • Using the scanner, point the camera to the QR Code on a Kennel Card
   • As soon as the QR Code comes into focus on the screen, the scanner will automatically scan it and return you to the login screen.
   • A successful scan will now show the URL on the login screen.
   • You can also return to the login screen at any time by tapping on the "Back to login" button. 
3. Once the URL has loaded, enter your ShelterBuddy username and password. Tap the Login button.
4. After a successful login, the Physical Location/Region page will appear, defaulted to your usual settings: 
   
5. Tap Continue
6. The medication list for Today will appear. You can filter this using the Shelter Locations and Animal ID options above it. 
   • Simply tap on the Select Shelter Location field to activate a list linked to your login region. 
     • Tap on an option to select.
     • Only animals in that Shelter Location will appear.
   • Animal IDs can be scanned using the QR Code on their Kennel Cards
   • To use the QR Code option, tap on "Scan Kennel Card" button. The scanner will appear. Allow the application to use the camera on the device if asked
   • Using the scanner, point the camera to the QR Code on a Kennel Card
   • As soon as the QR Code comes into focus on the screen, the scanner will automatically scan it and return you to the medication screen.
   • A successful scan will now show the Animal ID number on the screen.
7. Medications will be grouped by Animal, identified by their Name, Animal ID number and Kennel Number (linked to Shelter Location). 
8. The name of the Medication, dose and the time it is due will also appear (remember, only medications due TODAY will show, so the date is not necessary)
9. Overdue Medications are highlighted. 
10. You can view the details of any medication simply by tapping on the medication anywhere that isn't a button. The medication details will appear.

    

    The following details are displayed:
    • Animal name
    • Animal ID
    • Animal Status
    • Animal Sub Status
    • Weight of the animal, and the last date it was weighed.
    • Medication name
    • Medication amount
    • Vet who assigned the medication
    • Notes for the medication and the selected instance
    • Reasons for the medication.
11. You can return to the main screen at any time by clicking the arrow icon visible at the top left of the screen:
    
12. To Administer a Medication, simply tap the Complete button. The page will confirm the medication has been administered: 
    
13. To SKIP a medication, simply tap on the SKIP button.
    
    • When skipping a medication, you will be offered an opportunity to enter notes on why the dose was skipped: 
      
    • Click SKIP MEDICATION to confirm and proceed, or CANCEL to return to the list.
    • Once the medication has been skipped, a REACTIVATE button appears in the list.
      
    • A skipped medication can be reactivated and then completed at any time by clicking the REACTIVATE button. 
    • Reactivated medications will once again show the COMPLETE and SKIP buttons. 
14. Continue until all pets have been updated!

Additional tips:

Once logged in, you can tap on the menu button in the top left-hand corner to log out at any time and return to the login page. 

BONUS!: If you close the Med Buddy App and then reopen it will save the credentials you last used, so you can simply tap login to proceed.