Answers for every stage of your pet's life
Free calculators, at-home health checks and guides that show their sources, for dog and cat owners. Choose your pet, then tap where they are in life.
- Dog Pregnancy Calculator
- How to tell if your dog is pregnant
- What to feed a pregnant dog
- Signs of dog labor, hour by hour
- Cat Pregnancy Calculator
- How to tell if your cat is pregnant
- What to feed a pregnant cat
- Signs of cat labor
- Found an orphaned kitten: first 24 hours
- Orphaned Kitten & Puppy Bottle Feeding Calculator
- Puppy weight chart by breed size
- Dog Weight Calculator (adult size estimate)
- Dog Vaccination Schedule Calculator
- Puppy Potty Training Calculator
- Puppy Teething Timeline
- How much exercise a puppy needs
- Puppy Socialization Checklist
- New Puppy Checklist
- Neuter Timing by Breed & Size
- Kitten weight chart by age
- Cat Weight Calculator (adult size estimate)
- Cat Vaccination Schedule Calculator
- Kitten Litter Training Timeline
- Kitten Socialization Checklist
- New Kitten Checklist
- Cat Introduction Timeline
- Spay/Neuter Cost Calculator
- Pet Food Calorie Calculator
- Annual Pet Cost Calculator
- Pet Insurance Cost Estimator
- Dental Cleaning Cost Calculator
- Pet Itch Score Tracker
- Heartworm Prevention Cost Calculator
- Dog Heat Cycle Calculator
- Pyometra: the risk for unspayed females
- Ear Infection Recurrence Checker
- Separation Anxiety Screener
- What cat vet visits cost
- Cat Heat Cycle Calculator
- Cat Urinary Health Checklist
- How much a cat should weigh
- Sleeping Respiratory Rate Counter
- Dog Quality of Life Calculator
- Dog Arthritis Screening Tool
- Dog heart murmur: what happens next
- Dog dementia: signs and what helps
- How much a senior dog should eat
- Cat Quality of Life Calculator
- Cat Arthritis Screening Tool
- Cat heart murmur: what it means
- Hyperthyroid cat: treatment costs compared
- Cat kidney disease: costs by stage
- How much a senior cat should eat
- Senior Pet Care Checklist
- Euthanasia: costs and what to expect
Something seems wrong right now
Quick checks that tell you whether to go to a vet today. Each one leads with the emergency signs.
Common advice, checked against the research
Some of what owners are told doesn't hold up. These are the corrections our guides are built on.
Puppies need five minutes of exercise per month of age.
No study is behind that number. In a study of 501 large-breed puppies, off-lead play on soft ground went with lower hip dysplasia risk.
Read the puppy exercise guideA negative heartworm test means your dog is clear.
The test can't detect an infection until it is roughly seven months old, so it reports on the past.
Read about heartworm testingDaily pills are the cheap way to treat a hyperthyroid cat.
Pills plus rechecks usually overtake a one-time radioiodine cure within one to three years.
See the cost comparisonA heart murmur in a cat means heart disease.
In 780 healthy-looking cats, about 70% of murmurs were harmless, and some cats with heart disease had none.
Read about cat heart murmursPet tools
Search all toolsHealth checks at home10 tools
- Sleeping Respiratory Rate CounterThe 30-second heart check cardiologists ask for. Tap to count breaths while your pet sleeps and keep a log for your vet.
- Cat Urinary Emergency CheckerStraining in the litter box with little or no urine is an emergency — and looks just like constipation.
- Diarrhea Triage & Feeding PlanVet now or manage at home — and whether to feed. The old "fast for 24 hours" advice has been overturned.
- Dog Arthritis Screening ToolAnswer 6 validated yes/no questions to check for early signs of arthritis, based on a veterinary research study.
- Cat Arthritis Screening ToolAnswer 6 validated yes/no questions about jumping, stairs and play to check for signs of joint pain.
- Dog Quality of Life CalculatorAssess your senior or ill dog's wellbeing across 7 key areas using the veterinary HHHHHMM Scale. Track changes over time.
- Cat Quality of Life CalculatorAssess your senior or ill cat's wellbeing across 7 key areas using the veterinary HHHHHMM Scale. Track changes over time.
- Pet Itch Score TrackerScore itching on the validated scale vets use, so you can prove whether treatment is actually working.
- Ear Infection Recurrence CheckerKeeps coming back? The drops treat one layer of four. Find out which one is being missed.
- Elimination Diet Trial PlannerDated food-trial schedule for dogs and cats, plus the contamination audit that decides whether it works.
Age, weight and food7 tools
- Dog Age CalculatorFind out how old your dog is in human years — based on size and breed, not the outdated 7x rule.
- Cat Age CalculatorConvert your cat's age to human years using the latest feline aging research from the AAFP.
- Dog Weight CalculatorEstimate your puppy's adult weight or check if your adult dog is at a healthy weight for their size.
- Cat Weight CalculatorCheck if your cat is at a healthy weight for their breed and sex, or estimate how large your kitten will grow.
- Pet Weight CalculatorCheck if your dog or cat is at a healthy weight using breed-based ranges and a quick Body Condition Score check.
- Pet Food Calorie CalculatorFind out exactly how many calories your dog or cat needs per day based on weight, age, and activity.
- Raw Feeding CalculatorGet daily raw food portions (80/10/10) for your dog or cat, plus an estimated monthly and annual cost.
Pregnancy and breeding5 tools
- Dog Pregnancy CalculatorEnter your dog's mating date to get her estimated due date, delivery window, and week-by-week pregnancy guide.
- Cat Pregnancy CalculatorEnter your cat's mating date to get her estimated due date, delivery window, and a week-by-week pregnancy guide.
- Dog Heat Cycle CalculatorPredict your dog's next heat, fertile window, and each stage of her estrous cycle based on her last heat date and size.
- Cat Heat Cycle CalculatorPredict your cat's next heat, fertile window, and each stage of her estrous cycle — based on her last heat date.
- Orphaned Kitten Bottle Feeding CalculatorFormula per feed, feeds per day and the interval — from body weight, with a stomach-capacity check.
Vet visits and vaccines7 tools
- Dog Vet Visit SchedulerEnter your dog's age and last vet visit to get their next recommended checkup date and a personalized visit agenda.
- Cat Vet Visit SchedulerEnter your cat's age and last vet visit to get their next recommended checkup date and a personalized visit agenda.
- Dog Vaccination Schedule CalculatorEnter your dog's age and lifestyle to see which vaccines are due now, upcoming, or already covered — plus typical costs.
- Cat Vaccination Schedule CalculatorEnter your cat's age and lifestyle to see which vaccines are due now, upcoming, or already covered — plus typical costs.
- Titer Test vs. Revaccination CalculatorCompare the real cost of titer testing against standard revaccination for your dog or cat's core vaccines.
- Neuter Timing by Breed & SizeSee what UC Davis research reported on neutering age and joint/cancer risk for your dog's breed or size.
- Spay/Neuter Recovery TimelineGet a personalized recovery calendar — cone removal, incision checks, and activity restrictions by actual date.
Costs and insurance10 tools
- Annual Pet Cost CalculatorEstimate the full yearly cost of owning a dog or cat — food, vet, grooming, insurance, and more.
- Pet Insurance Cost EstimatorEstimate your monthly pet insurance premium based on your pet's species, size, age, and coverage level.
- Pet Insurance Claim CalculatorSee your expected reimbursement, then compare annual vs. per-incident deductibles for a recurring condition.
- Pet Insurance Waiting Period TrackerSee the exact dates accident, illness, and orthopedic coverage actually begin under your policy.
- Spay/Neuter Cost CalculatorEstimate the total cost of spaying or neutering your dog or cat, including surgery, bloodwork, and optional extras.
- Dental Cleaning Cost CalculatorEstimate the total cost of a professional dental cleaning for your dog or cat, including anesthesia and possible extractions.
- Heartworm Prevention Cost CalculatorCompare a year of prevention against what treatment would actually cost if your dog were infected.
- Flea & Tick Prevention Cost CalculatorEstimate your dog or cat's annual flea and tick prevention cost by product type — topical, chewable, combo, or collar.
- Pet Grooming Cost CalculatorEstimate your dog or cat's annual grooming cost based on size, coat type, and how often you use a professional groomer.
- Pet Boarding Cost CalculatorEstimate what boarding your dog or cat will cost by facility type, length of stay, and add-ons.
Training and behavior8 tools
- Puppy Potty Training CalculatorGet your puppy's bladder-hold time by age, a full daily potty schedule, and a housetraining timeline by breed size.
- Kitten Litter Training TimelineFind the right box size, litter type, and box count for your kitten's exact age — plus troubleshooting tips.
- Puppy Teething TimelineSee your puppy's current teething stage, what's next, and when to check for retained baby teeth.
- Cat Introduction TimelineStep-by-step stages for introducing a new cat, with signs to move forward or slow down at each one.
- Dog Introduction TimelineStep-by-step stages for introducing a new dog, with signs to move forward or slow down at each one.
- Separation Anxiety ScreenerMost dogs labelled with it have something else. Sort that out first, then get a realistic plan.
- Dog Car Anxiety Desensitization PlannerTell true motion sickness from anxiety, then get a step-by-step car training plan.
- Cat Carrier Training PlannerReverse-calculated countdown to vet day for a calmer carrier experience.
Safety, travel and life changes5 tools
- Dog Heat Safety CalculatorGet a safety rating and max walk time based on your dog's individual heat risk factors.
- Dog Cold Weather Safety CalculatorHow cold is too cold for your dog? Adjusts for coat, age, shelter and wet weather — not just the thermometer.
- Lost Pet Search PlanHow far to search, and in what order. Most missing cats are hiding within a few houses of home.
- Pet Travel Timeline PlannerReverse-calculate your prep schedule — microchip, rabies vaccine, antibody testing, and health certificate deadlines.
- New Baby Pet Prep TimelineGet your dog or cat ready for a new baby — a reverse-calculated prep schedule from your due date.
Checklists
All checklists- New puppy, first month
- New kitten, first month
- Puppy socialization
- Kitten socialization
- Senior pet care
- After surgery
- Emergency kit
- Lost pet, first 24 hours
- Found an orphaned kitten
- Cat urinary health
- Recurring ear infections
- Separation anxiety setup
- Moving with pets
- Winter safety
- New rabbit
- New guinea pig
Latest guides
All guides-
Cat Kidney Disease Cost by Stage — and What a High SDMA Result Actually Means
Chronic kidney disease in cats costs very different amounts at IRIS stage 1 and stage 4. Itemized costs per stage, why the renal diet is the best-value spend, and what to do when SDMA is high but creatinine is normal.
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Dog Dementia: The Signs, the Night-Time Problem, and What Treatment Costs
Canine cognitive dysfunction is common in old dogs but rarely diagnosed. How to tell it from normal aging, what to rule out first, what helps with night-time waking, and what selegiline, diets and rechecks cost.
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Rabbit Spay and Neuter Cost — and Why the Cheapest Quote Isn't Always the Best Deal
Rabbit neuters typically cost $390–$550 and spays more, with quotes ranging from about $140 to $1,500. What drives the price, why anesthesia experience matters more for rabbits than for cats or dogs, and what newer research says about uterine cancer.
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Cat Diabetes Treatment Cost: Insulin vs the Once-Daily Oral Drugs, and Why the First Months Matter Most
A diabetic cat typically costs $1,700–$6,400 in the first year. What drives the number: insulin or an oral SGLT2 drug, home testing instead of clinic curves, and whether the cat reaches remission.
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Cat Heart Murmur: What It Does and Doesn't Mean
In a study of 780 healthy-looking cats, about 4 in 10 had a murmur, and most of those murmurs were harmless. Some cats with heart disease have no murmur at all. Why the stethoscope can't settle it, and what can.
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Dog Heart Murmur: Why Heart Size Matters More Than the Grade
A murmur's grade tells you how loud it is, not what to do. The test that decides treatment is heart size, and in the right dogs, starting medication before any symptoms delayed heart failure by about 15 months. What to ask for, and what it costs.
How this site works
PetPawCalc is written by the PetPawCalc Team. We are not veterinarians, so every figure on the site is traced to a published study, a veterinary association or a named source, and tools that touch on health lead with the signs that mean "see a vet now". Read our sources and our editorial policy.
