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Instant answers on foods, plants, and substances
Everything you need
Toxicity Checker
Search 500+ foods, plants, and substances to see what's safe for your pet.
Feeding Calculator
Free RER and MER calculations tailored to your pet's weight, age, and activity.
Weight Tracking
Plan weight trends with BCS scoring and shareable vet-friendly records.
Vet-Approved Data
All information sourced from veterinary toxicology references and peer-reviewed studies.
How PetVitals Works
Three free tools, one mission: give pet parents instant access to reliable health information. No sign-up required for most features.
Search or Calculate
Check if a food or plant is toxic, calculate your pet's daily calorie needs, or track your pet's weight over time.
Get Instant Results
Every result is backed by veterinary references and clinical sources. Recommendations and affiliate links are clearly labeled.
Take Action
Know what to do next — whether it's an emergency vet visit or just adjusting your pet's portion sizes.
Pet Safety Resource Hubs
Start with a topic hub when you need a complete path: quick answers, tools, calculators, checklists, and related guides.
Dog Toxicity Guide
Common foods, plants, medicines, and household risks for dogs.
Cat Toxicity Guide
Cat-specific plant, cleaner, medication, and food safety risks.
Pet-Safe Cleaning
Cleaner ingredients, floor residue, and cat-safe disinfectant guidance.
Puppy Care Hub
Vaccines, first vet visit cost, supplies, and first-year planning.
Vet Cost Hub
Emergency, dental, puppy, and insurance cost planning tools.
Latest from the Blog
Evidence-based guides for pet owners
Best Flea Medicine for Dogs: How to Choose Safely
The best flea medicine for dogs depends on swimming, tick risk, seizure history, household cats, age, weight, and whether you need oral, topical, or collar protection.
Dog Dental Cleaning Cost: Price Table and What Changes the Bill
A dog dental cleaning cost breakdown by routine cleaning, dental X-rays, extractions, anesthesia, and dental disease severity.
Flea Treatment for Cats: Safe Options and What to Avoid
Flea treatment for cats must be cat-labeled, weight-appropriate, and used carefully. Learn safe options, what to avoid, and how to treat the home.
Understanding Pet Insurance
A straightforward guide to pet insurance types. We compare top providers so you can shop with confidence — and some links may earn us a commission at no cost to you.
Accident-Only
Most affordable
Covers emergency treatment for accidental injuries. A good starting point for young, healthy pets on a budget.
Typically Covers
- Broken bones
- Cuts & lacerations
- Toxin ingestion
- Car accidents
- Bite wounds
Accident & Illness
Most popular choice
The most common plan type. Covers both unexpected injuries and illnesses, including serious conditions like cancer.
Typically Covers
- All accident coverage
- Cancer treatment
- Infections & diseases
- Diagnostic tests
- Prescription medications
Comprehensive / Wellness
Full coverage
Adds routine and preventive care on top of accident and illness coverage. Ideal for puppies and kittens.
Typically Covers
- All illness & accident
- Annual checkups
- Vaccinations
- Dental cleaning
- Spay/neuter
Lifetime / Chronic Conditions
Long-term protection
Covers chronic conditions that require ongoing treatment year after year, without caps per condition.
Typically Covers
- Ongoing conditions
- Hereditary issues
- Hip dysplasia
- Diabetes management
- Annual coverage renewal
Pet Insurance Cost
Monthly premiums, deductibles, and quote comparison tips.
Dog Insurance Cost
Dog premiums by age, breed risk, and coverage settings.
Cat Insurance Cost
Cat premiums, indoor emergency risks, and quote settings.
Emergency Vet Cost
What urgent visits can cost and how insurance changes risk.
Best Pet Insurance for Dogs
Choose coverage by age, breed risk, and budget.
Important: Coverage details, exclusions, waiting periods, and reimbursement rates vary significantly between providers. Always read the full policy document and compare multiple quotes before choosing. This guide is for educational purposes only.
Why Pet Parents Choose PetVitals
Science-Based
All calculations use veterinary standard formulas (RER, MER, BCS) from peer-reviewed research.
Vet-Reviewed Data
Our toxicity database is sourced from ASPCA, Pet Poison Helpline, and veterinary toxicology references.
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No premium tiers, no paywalls. Every tool and feature is available to every pet parent at no cost.
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