The free pet care library
Everything we make that is free to use, gathered in one place: 29 calculators, safety checkers, printable cards, quizzes and games. No sign-up, no paywall, nothing to buy. Bookmark this page and dip in whenever a pet question comes up.
Free tools & calculators
Can my pet eat it? Search any food or plant for a dog and cat safety verdict. Chocolate toxicity calculator Work out how serious a chocolate mishap really is. Dog age calculator Convert dog years to human years, adjusted for size. Cat age calculator Your cat's age in human years. Puppy weight predictor Estimate your puppy's adult size. Puppy first-year planner A week-by-week plan for your puppy's first year. Puppy vaccination timeline When each core jab is due. Dog food calculator How much to feed by weight and activity. First-year cost calculator Budget the real first-year cost of a dog. Crate size calculator The right crate for your dog's size. All pet tools Every free calculator and helper in one place.
Safety & health
Pet first-aid cards The first five minutes in an emergency, printable. Symptom checker Pick a symptom for likely causes and when to see a vet. Toxic foods list What is toxic, risky or safe for dogs and cats. Pet-safe plants checker Is that houseplant safe around your pet? Senior pet care hub Caring for a dog or cat into its later years. Exotic pet laws by state Is your exotic pet legal where you live?
Choose & compare
Which dog breed suits you? A quiz to match you to a breed. Which pet is right for you? Find the species that fits your life. Compare two breeds Put any two dog breeds side by side. Pet lifespan chart How long every kind of pet lives. Breeder red flags How to spot a bad breeder, with a checklist. Adopt, don't shop A guide to adopting, with live adoptable pets near you. For shelters & rescues A free printable handout kit for your adopters. 2026 Dog Data Report The numbers behind our breed library.
Play & learn
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