About Pet & Exotic Tools
Pet & Exotic Tools is a collection of friendly, data-based calculators to help pet parents and exotic keepers make clearer decisions about age, weight, calories, pregnancy, habitat conditions and long-term costs.
Our mission
Caring for animals shouldn’t require a spreadsheet or a veterinary degree. Our mission is to turn complex concepts—like caloric needs, body condition scores, reptile temperature gradients or exotic pet costs—into clear, friendly tools that anyone can use in seconds.
We believe that better numbers mean better decisions: healthier pets, more realistic budgets and habitats that are closer to what animals actually need.
How the calculators work
Based on simplified references
Each calculator is inspired by published formulas, veterinary guidelines or commonly used keeper rules-of-thumb, simplified into inputs that make sense for real owners.
Clear inputs, useful outputs
Instead of raw formulas, you simply enter age, weight, species, body condition or basic habitat info and receive understandable ranges and labels (underweight, ideal, overweight, low, optimal, high, etc.).
Linked to in-depth guides
Every calculator links to a full article that explains what the numbers mean, when to worry and what to discuss with a veterinarian or experienced keeper.
Who Pet & Exotic Tools is for
- Dog and cat owners who want quick answers on age, ideal weight or calories.
- Small pet guardians (rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters) wondering about lifespan and healthy ranges.
- Reptile and amphibian keepers trying to dial in temperatures, humidity and feeding schedules.
- People researching the real cost of owning an exotic pet before making a commitment.
- Curious owners who like numbers but don’t want to dig through scientific PDFs every time.
If you see animals as family members and want to give them better care using clear, realistic data, this site was built for you.
What this site is (and what it’s not)
What it is
- A set of simplified, educational calculators.
- A starting point for conversations with your vet.
- A way to sanity-check your current care or budget.
- A hub that connects tools and long-form guides.
What it’s not
- Not a replacement for a licensed veterinarian.
- Not a diagnostic tool or emergency resource.
- Not a guarantee of outcome for any individual animal.
- Not a substitute for hands-on examination or lab work.
Always contact a veterinarian or qualified professional if you have any concerns about your pet’s health, behavior or welfare. Online tools provide context, not clinical decisions.
How to use Pet & Exotic Tools
- Pick a hub: start from the Dog, Cat, Small Pets, Reptiles & Exotics or Birds hub to see all calculators and articles for that species.
- Run a quick calculation: enter your pet’s basic data (age, weight, species, etc.) and read the suggested ranges and labels.
- Open the matching guide: scroll down to the linked article that explains what the numbers mean, common misconceptions and when to ask for help.
- Use it as a conversation tool: bring your notes or screenshots to your vet to ask more precise, data-driven questions.
Questions, corrections or ideas?
Animal care evolves, new research appears and care standards improve over time. If you notice something that looks outdated, have a suggestion for a new calculator or want to share feedback, we’d love to hear from you.