About PawToolkit

Free, vet-informed tools for every question dog parents ask.

Our Mission

PawToolkit exists to put reliable dog health and care information in the hands of every pet owner — for free. From calorie calculators to food safety checkers, our tools are built on veterinary guidelines and peer-reviewed research, not guesswork.

No account required. No paywalls. Just practical tools for the real questions you face every day as a dog parent.

What We Offer

Health Calculators

Dog age, calorie needs, daily water intake, raw food ratios, and more — all calibrated to established veterinary formulas.

Nutrition Tools

Food safety checker, feeding calculator by weight and life stage, and portioning guides based on NRC guidelines.

Breed Guides

Breed compatibility, breed quiz by pictures, and lifestyle-matching tools to help you find or understand your dog.

Care Guides

Evidence-based articles on feeding, weight management, senior care, and more — written with vet oversight.

Our Approach

Every calculator on PawToolkit uses the same formulas veterinarians and animal nutritionists rely on — the NRC 2006 nutrient requirements, the WSAVA body condition score scale, breed health data from the AKC and equivalent registries.

Where we cite research, we link to the primary source. Where we make assumptions, we document them. We include vet disclaimers wherever outputs could influence a medical decision, because tools are a starting point — not a substitute for professional advice.

Disclaimer: PawToolkit tools are for informational purposes only and do not constitute veterinary advice. Always consult a licensed veterinarian for health concerns about your pet.

Expert Review

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Dr. Alice He, PhD

Veterinarian & Researcher, College of Veterinary Medicine, China Agricultural University

All tools, calculators, and guides on PawToolkit have been reviewed by Dr. Alice He for veterinary accuracy. Dr. He holds a PhD in veterinary science from China Agricultural University, one of China's leading institutions for animal health research.

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Every tool is free. No sign-up. Just great resources for your dog.