Complete Pet Nutrition Platform

Science-backed meal planning for cats and dogs

The Vision

KIRO transforms how pet parents approach nutrition by combining scientific accuracy with intuitive design.

Challenges We Solved

As more pet parents add fresh foods, toppers, and supplements into their pets’ bowls, tracking balanced nutrition becomes increasingly difficult — especially over time and across various pets with multiple caregivers.

KIRO simplifies that process

    • RER/DER calculations based on weight, activity level, and life stage

    • Macro breakdown with calorie percentage tracking

    • Commercial product nutrition from guaranteed analysis

    • Calorie goal management for weight maintenance or loss

    • Individual profiles with weight tracking, activity monitoring, preferences and intolerances, as well as goal visualization

    • Zustand store with localStorage persistence and SQLite for structured data

    • Per-pet calorie calculations, photo management via Firebase Storage

    • Transaction logging for audit trails with fed/unfed status timestamps

    • Daily calorie tracking with progress indicators per pet

    • Complete feeding history with automatic pantry deduction records

    • Dual tracking system: package-based (cans, bags) and fractional support (1/4, 1/2, 3/4)

    • FIFO recommendations, low stock alerts, automatic deduction on meal feeding

    • Transaction logging system with barcode integration for quick entry

    • Per-pet supplement management with dosage, frequency, and meal timing alignment

    • Separate supplementsStore with SQLite storage (native) and compliance tracking

    • Due supplements display in meal planner with checkbox logging

    • Zustand state management with localStorage persistence, SQLite on native platforms

    • Background Firebase sync (non-blocking) with conflict resolution strategies

    • Instant performance with no network latency for daily operations

    • Single React Native codebase with Expo SDK and React Native Web compatibility

    • Platform-specific adapters for camera, barcode scanning, and notifications

    • Responsive design system (mobile → tablet → desktop) with 60fps target

Built for Reliability, Speed, and Cross-Platform Flexibility

KIRO is built with a hybrid workflow approach: plan in detail on the web, then manage daily feeding from mobile. Build recipes, organize pet profiles, review nutrition data, and adjust meal plans from a larger screen—then use your phone to check meals, log supplements, update pantry items, or scan products on the fly using barcodes for faster meal planning and inventory tracking.

Why it matters

  • Web-first planning for complex meal building

  • Mobile-friendly upkeep for daily feeding routines

  • Barcode scanning for fast product logging and meal creation

  • Offline-first access when internet is unavailable

  • Sync-ready structure for multi-device households

  • One shared system across iOS, Android, and Web

Complex at a Glance Intuitive in Practice

KIRO is designed around the reality that pet nutrition is inherently complicated—calories, nutrients, supplements, portions, inventory, and multiple pets all interact together. Rather than hiding that complexity behind oversimplified screens or overly complicated graphs, KIRO organizes it into a system that remains clear, visual, and fast to understand.

The result is an interface that may look intimidating at first glance but quickly becomes faster and more intuitive than any traditional pet feeding apps.

The Road Ahead

KIRO is actively developed with a planned release in 2027. The focus remains on building a robust, production-ready platform that pet parents can trust with their pets' health and nutrition.

ACHIEVED (v1.2)

  • SQLite/IndexedDB persistence with Zustand state management. Firebase Firestore sync with conflict resolution for multi-device support

  • Pet profiles with NRC energy formulas (RER/DER) for calorie calculations. Weight tracking, activity monitoring, and Firebase Storage for photos

  • Real-time macro tracking (protein, fat, carbs) with percentage breakdowns. Pantry-first ingredient search with PetFoodDB fallback and auto-balance to calorie goals

  • Node.js/Express API with TypeORM and SQLite. Web scraping infrastructure using Cheerio (50+ products, expandable to 1,000+)

  • Package-based inventory tracking with automatic deduction on feeding. Transaction logging and barcode scanning integration

  • Single React Native + Expo codebase (TypeScript) with platform-specific adapters

DEVELOPMENT (v1.3)

  • Automated web scraping to expand commercial product database with guaranteed analysis data

  • Auto-generate shopping lists from meal plans with smart ingredient consolidation and cost tracking

  • Visualize feeding patterns, nutrition trends, and cost analysis over time with interactive charts. Track weight changes, calorie consumption, and correlate with feeding habits using data science for actionable health insights

  • Generate comprehensive care instructions including meal schedules, portion sizes, supplement timing, and feeding notes that can be shared with pet sitters or caregivers

  • Centralized pet healthcare management including vaccination tracking, treatment history, blood test records, and medication logs. Export complete health and nutrition data in vet-friendly formats.

FUTURE (v2.0+)

  • Complete micronutrient validation (calcium, phosphorus, vitamins, minerals, amino acids) against NRC guidelines for species and life stage

  • Real-time warnings for nutritional gaps with intelligent ingredient suggestions to balance meals

  • Smart recommendations based on pet preferences, health goals, and available pantry items

  • Platform for sharing balanced recipes with vet-reviewed content and user ratings

  • Shared access for family members and pet sitters with role-based permissions

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