Answers for pet parents, any time.
Twenty-three free tools from our veterinary team, for everything from “is this an emergency?” to “how much should she eat?”
01Start here
Something wrong right now?
Not sure if it can wait? These answer the questions we hear most on worried nights.
Should I bring my pet in?
Pick the symptom, get a clear answer: come in today, call us, or watch at home.
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Pet Poison Guide
Foods, plants, medications, and chemicals that are dangerous for dogs and cats.
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Chocolate Toxicity Calculator
How worried to be, based on weight, chocolate type, and amount.
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Human Medicine Safety Lookup
Is Tylenol, Benadryl, or Advil dangerous for your pet? Search 30 common medicines.
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NewXylitol Toxicity Calculator
Dog ate sugar-free gum or candy? Check the xylitol dose and what to do right now.
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NewMedication Side Effects
Is it normal? Common vs. serious side effects for 50 dog and cat medications.
Open →02Puppies, kittens & prevention
Start them off right
Shots, parasite prevention, spay and neuter timing, how big your puppy will get, and whether they’re growing on track.
Vaccine Schedule Generator
Every puppy or kitten shot with real dates, prices, and a calendar download.
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Prevention Reminder
Flea, tick, and heartworm due dates and calendar alerts, so you never miss a dose.
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Spay & Neuter Timing
Our recommended window for 223 breeds, mixed breeds, and cats, from AAHA and UC Davis research.
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Puppy Size Estimator
How big will your puppy get? Growth curves for 100+ breeds.
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NewPuppy Growth Chart
Is my puppy on track? Plot their weight against real puppies of the same breed.
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NewDog Due Date Calculator
Her due date window, a week-by-week plan and when to call, from breeding or progesterone dates.
Open →03Weight, food, age & eyesight
Keeping them healthy
Keep your pet at a healthy weight and fed right, find their age in human years, and see the world the way they do, including how cataracts change it.
Feeding Calculator
Daily calories and exact cups of your food, with a weight-loss mode.
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Body Condition Score
Realistic pictures from too thin to obese, so you can score your pet like a vet and get an ideal weight.
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Pet Age Calculator
Your dog or cat’s age in human years, adjusted for size, plus life stage.
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See Like Your Pet
Use your phone camera to see what dogs and cats see, then compare a healthy eye with an aging lens and cataracts.
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NewWater Intake Checker
Drinking more than usual? Check a day’s water against normal for their size and diet.
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NewBreed Health Risks
What your dog or cat’s breed is prone to, the signs to watch, and when to screen.
Open →04Travel, costs & LA heat
Plan ahead
Travel paperwork, what a visit will cost, membership versus insurance, and safe times to walk on hot LA pavement.
Pet Travel Planner
All 50 states, US territories, and 140+ countries: every deadline, from USDA rules.
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Vet Cost Estimator
Typical totals for 22 common problems, from our posted prices.
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VIPP vs. Pet Insurance
Compare membership, insurance, both, or neither with your own numbers.
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Hot Pavement Checker
Plan walks around the heat: live LA weather, estimated pavement temperature, and the best times to go.
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NewSmoke Day Walk Check
Live air quality, a walk plan for your pet, and the official forecast for tomorrow.
Open →Why a vet clinic builds free tools
Most questions pet owners have don’t need an appointment, but they do need a good answer: is this an emergency, how much should she eat, when is the next shot due? We’d rather you get a vet-checked answer at 11 PM than a guess from a forum. When something does need a visit, every tool points you to the next step, and every price is posted on our price list.
Have a question these tools don’t answer? Ask us anything or call (310) 776-5544.
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