Track Every Meal, Every Cost, Every Transition
What are you spending on food each month? Which animals are picky eaters? How did that food transition go last time? BreederHQ tracks it all-so you can optimize nutrition, catch problems early, and know your true costs.
Stop guessing. Start tracking. Your animals' health (and your budget) will thank you.
Why Track Nutrition?
Most breeders know nutrition matters. But when you're managing multiple animals, litters, and life stages, it's easy to lose track of who's eating what, how much you're spending, and what worked (or didn't) in the past.
Without Tracking:
- ✗ "What food was Rex on before the stomach issues?"
- ✗ "How much am I actually spending on food per month?"
- ✗ "Did Luna's appetite drop before she got sick?"
- ✗ "What did I tell the last buyer about feeding?"
With BreederHQ:
- ✓ Complete food history for every animal
- ✓ Automatic cost calculations and projections
- ✓ Appetite scores that flag potential issues
- ✓ Feeding plans shared automatically with buyers
Good nutrition data helps you make better decisions-for animal health, program budgeting, and buyer education.
Food Product Catalog
Build a catalog of every food product you use. BreederHQ calculates cost-per-ounce automatically, so you always know what you're spending.
For each product, track:
- • Brand and product name - Orijen, Royal Canin, raw suppliers, etc.
- • Food type - Dry, wet, raw, fresh, freeze-dried, supplements, treats
- • Life stage - Puppy, junior, adult, senior, all stages, breeding, performance
- • Species support - Which species this product is appropriate for
- • Bag size and price - Automatic cost-per-ounce calculation
- • Nutritional info - Protein, fat, fiber percentages, calories per cup
Once products are in your catalog, assigning them to feeding plans is instant. Change suppliers or prices? Update once, and all cost projections recalculate automatically.
Per-Animal Feeding Plans
Every animal can have its own feeding plan. Puppies on growth formula. Adults on maintenance. Pregnant females on high-calorie. Each plan is tailored and tracked separately.
Plan Details
- • Food product (from your catalog)
- • Portion size per feeding
- • Feedings per day
- • Feeding times (optional)
- • Special instructions or notes
Automatic Calculations
- • Daily food consumption
- • Daily cost per animal
- • Monthly cost projection
- • Total program food cost
Why This Matters
When you know exactly what each animal costs to feed, you can price placements accurately, identify cost-saving opportunities, and budget for growth. No more guessing at "roughly $X per month for food."
Feeding Logs & Appetite Tracking
Optionally log individual feedings to build a detailed history. Quick logging takes seconds and captures valuable health data.
What you can log:
- • Date and time - When the feeding occurred
- • Appetite score (1-5) - Did they eat everything? Pick at it? Refuse?
- • Portion adjustment - If you gave more or less than usual
- • Skipped feeding - With a reason (illness, vet visit, etc.)
- • Notes - Any observations worth recording
Early Warning System
Appetite changes are often the first sign of illness. When you log appetite scores, BreederHQ can help you spot patterns-like a dog that's been eating less for three days straight. Catch problems early, before they become emergencies.
Food Change Documentation
Changing foods is risky-digestive upset, refusal, allergic reactions. BreederHQ helps you document transitions properly so you know what works for each animal.
When you change foods, document:
- • Reason for change - Life stage, health issue, vet recommendation, cost, availability, preference
- • Previous food - What they were eating before
- • New food - What you're transitioning to
- • Transition protocol - How you're phasing in the new food
- • Outcome rating - Excellent, good, fair, or poor
- • Notes - Any reactions, adjustments, or observations
Next time you need to change an animal's food, you'll have history to reference. "Last time we switched Luna to Brand X, she had loose stool for a week-try Brand Y instead."
Cost Analytics Dashboard
See the full financial picture of your feeding program. BreederHQ aggregates costs across all animals to show you exactly where your money goes.
Summary Metrics
- • Total food cost (period)
- • Average cost per feeding
- • Total feedings logged
- • Feeding adherence rate
Visual Charts
- • Cost trend over time
- • Cost breakdown by animal
- • Top 10 animals by food cost
- • Cost comparison by food type
Date Range Filtering
View analytics for the last 7 days, 30 days, 90 days, or custom date ranges. The date range is saved in the URL, so you can bookmark or share specific reports.
Integrated with Everything Else
Nutrition tracking isn't isolated-it connects to the rest of your breeding program.
Animal Profiles
Each animal's Nutrition tab shows their current feeding plan, recent feeding logs, food change history, and cost analytics. Everything in one place.
Health Records
Appetite scores from feeding logs can correlate with health events. Weight tracking helps you adjust portions. Vets can see dietary history when diagnosing issues.
Client Portal
Feeding plans can be shared with buyers through the portal, so they know exactly what their new pet has been eating. Consistent nutrition during the transition home reduces stress.
Financial Dashboard
Food costs roll up into your overall program financials. See feeding expenses alongside vet costs, supplies, and other categories for a complete picture.
Know What You're Feeding-and What It Costs
Stop guessing at nutrition. Start tracking with purpose.
Get Early AccessFrequently Asked Questions
Can I track multiple food brands for different animals?
Yes. BreederHQ maintains a food product catalog where you can add any brand, type, and formulation. Each animal can have its own feeding plan with different products, portions, and schedules.
How does cost tracking work?
When you add a food product, you enter the bag size and price. BreederHQ calculates cost-per-ounce automatically. Then, based on your feeding plans, it projects daily and monthly food costs per animal and across your entire program.
Can I track food for puppies/kittens separately from adults?
Yes. Each animal has its own feeding plan, so puppies can be on puppy food with different portions while adults are on maintenance formulas. When you transition foods, the change is documented with outcome tracking.
What if I feed raw or home-prepared diets?
BreederHQ supports all food types: dry kibble, wet food, raw, fresh, freeze-dried, supplements, and treats. You can track ingredients, costs, and portions for any feeding approach.
Can I share feeding information with buyers?
Yes. Feeding plans and food recommendations can be included in the client portal, so buyers know exactly what their new pet has been eating and can maintain consistency during the transition home.
Does this integrate with health tracking?
Yes. Appetite scores logged during feedings can flag potential health issues. Weight tracking in health records helps you adjust portions. Food changes are documented so vets can see dietary history when needed.