Everything you need to know about managing your pet's health records
This page is designed to clearly explain how Altruiss works for pet owners, address common concerns, and build trust around how pet medical records are stored, managed, and shared.
Altruiss is designed to give you better access to your pet's health information — while protecting the integrity of veterinary records and supporting your vet.
Why Pet Owners Use Altruiss
Your Data, Your Control
You control access to the records stored in your Altruiss account and decide when and with whom they are shared.
Secure & Protected
Medical records are stored securely and preserved as read-only to maintain accuracy and integrity.
Selective Sharing
Share only what's needed — whether it's a full history or a single document.
Clearer Understanding
View a simplified Treatment History to help you understand your pet's care without needing to interpret clinical notes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Altruiss?
Altruiss is a secure pet health app that allows you to store, organise, and access your pet's medical history in one place.
It helps you manage documents such as vaccination certificates, lab reports, and clinical records, and makes it easier to share this information with veterinary clinics or other providers when needed.
Altruiss also provides a structured Treatment History to help you better understand your pet's care.
Is Altruiss a veterinary clinic or a replacement for my vet?
No.
Altruiss is not a veterinary clinic and does not replace professional veterinary care.
It is a record-keeping and sharing tool designed to support better communication and continuity of care between you and your vet.
Who owns my pet's medical records in Altruiss?
Veterinary clinics typically own the original medical record they create.
As a pet owner, you generally have the right to request a copy of your pet's records.
Altruiss stores copies of records that you upload or that are provided to you at your request.
• Clinics retain ownership of their original records
• You control access to the copies stored in your Altruiss account
• No one can access your records unless you choose to share them
How does Altruiss get my pet's medical history?
Altruiss gets your pet's medical history by you requesting it directly through the app — Altruiss never accesses clinic systems or retrieves any data without your permission.
Here's how it works:
1. In the app, tap “Request History From Clinic” on your Profile screen.
2. Enter your vet clinic's email address, and the request is sent to the clinic on your behalf — with your consent included.
3. The clinic responds to us with your pet's clinical history documents.
4. These documents are securely stored in the Profile section under “Clinical Documents”, where you can view, share, or manage them at any time.
Request your pet’s history from the Profile screen
Enter your clinic’s email and submit the request
Documents are stored under Clinical Documents
Why can’t I see the clinical documents?
Clinics have the option to make clinical documents viewable or not viewable to owners, due to the potentially sensitive nature of medical records.
Even if you can't view the documents yourself, they can still be shared with other veterinary clinics whenever needed — so continuity of care is never affected.
And even when clinical documents aren't viewable, you still have everything you need:
• Your Treatment History document
• The Certificates section
Clinical documents contain complex medical note-taking that is intended only for other medical professionals. That's why we create the Treatment History document for you — so you can see everything clearly, in language that's much easier to understand than the original clinical records.
What is Treatment History?
A Treatment History is a simplified, easy-to-read summary of your pet's care, created by Altruiss so you can understand everything clearly — without having to interpret complex clinical notes.
You'll find it on your Dashboard, alongside your Reminders and Certificates.
Your Treatment History includes:
• Your pet's recent care
• Upcoming health reminders (which you can create in the Reminders section of the app)
• Current medications
It's designed to help you stay on top of your pet's health at a glance. Your Treatment History does not replace the original clinical records.
Find Treatment History on your Dashboard, alongside Reminders and Certificates
What is the Certificates section?
The Certificates section keeps your pet's most important certificates — such as vaccination certificates and desexing certificates — separated out from the clinical documents for quick, easy access and sharing.
You'll find it on your Dashboard, alongside Reminders and Treatment History.
Often you only need to share a single vaccination certificate — for example, for boarding, pet stays, or grooming. Keeping certificates in their own section makes it much easier to share exactly what's needed, without digging through full clinical records.
Certificates are kept separate on your Dashboard for easy access and sharing
What is the Reminders section?
The Reminders section is where you can keep track of any reminders or tasks that need to be done for your pet — including the ones that come up in your Treatment History document, such as an upcoming vaccination or booster.
You'll find it on your Dashboard, alongside Treatment History and Certificates.
To create one, tap “Add reminder”, choose your pet, give the reminder a title (for example, “Rabies booster”), pick a reminder type — such as Vaccination, Flea Treatment, Worming, Medication, or Vet Appointment — and set the date and time. You'll then be notified when the reminder or task is due, so nothing gets missed.
The Reminders section on your Dashboard
Create a reminder and get notified when it’s due
View the reminder details — you’ll be notified when it’s due
Can I still access the full clinical records?
Yes.
All original veterinary documents are stored separately as Clinical Documents.
These are:
• Read-only
• Stored exactly as received
• May contain technical or clinical language
A notice is shown before viewing to help you understand that these documents are primarily written for veterinary professionals.
Is my pet's data safe?
Yes.
Altruiss is built with a strong focus on security and data integrity.
We:
• Use encrypted storage
• Store veterinary records as read-only
• Do not allow records to be edited or altered
• Clearly separate owner notes from clinical records
• Only allow sharing when you initiate it
This protects both you and your vet by maintaining accurate and trustworthy records.
Can I share only certain documents instead of everything?
Yes.
You can choose exactly what to share, including:
• Full medical history
• Individual documents
• Vaccination certificates
• Registration documents
• Photos or notes
This gives you full control and prevents unnecessary sharing.
Does Altruiss use AI, and should I trust it?
Altruiss may use AI to help organise and explain information.
AI features are:
• Informational only
• Not veterinary advice
• Not a diagnosis or treatment recommendation
Always consult your veterinarian for medical decisions.
You remain responsible for how you use any information provided.
Can Altruiss remind me about vaccinations or important dates?
At this stage, Altruiss may provide suggested reminders within your Treatment History.
Automated reminders and notifications are planned for future updates.
How can I give feedback?
We welcome feedback from pet owners.
Your input helps shape how Altruiss evolves and improves.
You can contact us via the website or email to share suggestions or feedback.
Ready to Take Control of Your Pet's Health?
Altruiss is available now on iPhone (Android coming soon). Join pet owners already using Altruiss to keep their pet's medical records organised, shareable, and always within reach.