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🐾 Pet Health & Nutrition Journey

A step-by-step guide for your pet to live a healthy and happy life. We guide you with our scientific tools at every step.

Science-Based 9+ Free Tools Vet Approved

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Choose your pet:

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Dog

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Cat

Starting Point

Determine Ideal Weight

Everything starts with the right weight. Learn your pet's ideal weight by breed and assess their current condition with Body Condition Score (BCS).

Why important? Obesity increases the risk of diabetes, joint problems, and heart disease. Pets at ideal weight live an average of 2 years longer.

Calculate Ideal Weight

Ideal Weight & BCS

Breed-specific ideal weight + body condition assessment

Nutrition Basics

Calculate Daily Calorie Needs

Determine daily energy needs based on age, weight, activity level, and sterilization status. Too many calories = weight gain, too few = malnutrition.

Info: Sterilized pets' metabolism slows down by 20-30%. Continuing to feed the same amount leads to obesity.

Calculate Calories

Calorie & Portion

Daily calorie + food amount calculator

Critical Decision

Choose the Right Food

Not all foods are equal! Evaluate foods with scientific criteria using the VetScore system. Compare protein quality, carbohydrate ratio, additives and more.

Tip: Price doesn't always reflect quality. Some budget foods may have better ingredients than premium ones. See the real quality with VetScore.

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Food Database

1000+ foods evaluated with VetScore

Food Comparison

Compare two foods side by side

Transition Process

Plan Food Transition

Sudden food changes cause digestive problems. Create a gradual 7-10 day transition plan. The system calculates daily mixing ratios for you.

Create Transition Plan

Food Transition Plan

7-10 day gradual transition program

Vital Importance

Track Water Intake

Water is the most important nutrient. Insufficient water intake leads to kidney problems, urinary tract infections, and constipation. Calculate and track daily water needs.

Info: Pets eating dry food need 2-3 times more water than those eating wet food. Cats often don't drink enough water — try using a water fountain.

Calculate Water Needs

Water Intake

Daily water needs calculator

Safety

Learn Toxic Foods

Chocolate, onions, grapes, avocado... Many foods harmless to humans can be deadly for pets. Learn about dangerous foods and symptoms.

Toxic Foods List

Toxic Foods

Dangerous foods and symptoms

Preventive Health

Track Vaccination Schedule

Vaccines are the most effective protection against deadly diseases. Learn which vaccines are needed at which age and follow the schedule.

Reminder: Don't forget annual booster vaccines. Rabies vaccination is legally required and must be renewed every year.

Vaccination Schedule

Age-based vaccination program

Periodic Assessment

Assess Quality of Life

Regular quality of life assessment is especially important for senior or chronically ill pets. Track pain, mobility, appetite, and happiness indicators.

When? Monthly assessment is recommended for dogs over 7 and cats over 10 years old. More frequent if chronic disease is present.

Quality of Life Test

Quality of Life (QoL)

Comprehensive assessment test

Other Useful Tools

When Should I Visit the Vet?

These tools are for informational and guidance purposes. Be sure to consult a veterinarian in the following situations:

Loss of appetite for more than 24 hours

Vomiting or diarrhea (especially bloody)

Difficulty breathing or coughing

Sudden behavioral changes

Difficulty walking or limping

Suspected ingestion of toxic substance

Call a vet 24/7 in emergencies

This guide is for general information purposes and does not replace veterinary advice.

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