Pet Tools for Real Owners
Free calculators for dogs and cats, honest food and product comparison guides, emergency checklists, and printable pet planners — all written by a working Texas pet sitter, all updated for 2026.
🚀 Quick jump to what you need
Five entry points to the most-used parts of the site. Bookmark any of them.
Resource Hub
Every guide, calculator, and download organized in one place.
Open Hub →Free Downloads
Printable pet binder, budget planner, medication log, and more.
Get Downloads →Dog Food Guides
12 buyer guides covering price tier, life stage, and health needs.
Compare Foods →Pet Calculators
Feeding, cost, water intake, weight loss/gain, treats and more.
Try a Calculator →Recommended Products
Chewy categories we trust, organized by use case.
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🐶 All free pet calculators
Every calculator lives on its own page so you can bookmark, print, or share directly.
Dog Feeding Calculator
Daily portions based on weight and activity.
Open Tool →Puppy Feeding Calculator
Daily cups by age, weight, and expected adult size.
Open Tool →Cat Feeding Calculator
Daily calories and wet/dry portions by weight.
Open Tool →Dog Age Calculator
Convert dog years to human years, breed-adjusted.
Open Tool →Dog Cost Calculator
Yearly and lifetime cost of owning a dog.
Open Tool →Cat Cost Calculator
Annual and lifetime cost of owning a cat.
Open Tool →Pet Water Intake Calculator
Daily ounces of water for dogs and cats.
Open Tool →Pet Treat Calculator
How many treats fit the 10% daily calorie rule.
Open Tool →Dog Weight Loss Calculator
Safe calorie target for dog weight loss.
Open Tool →Dog Weight Gain Calculator
Calorie surplus for underweight dogs.
Open Tool →Cat Weight Calculator
Ideal weight range by breed and body condition.
Open Tool →Pet Budget Calculator
Monthly and annual all-in pet ownership budget.
Open Tool →Pet Emergency Kit Builder
Customized emergency checklist for evacuations.
Open Tool →Dog Alone Time Guide
Safe alone time by age and size.
Open Tool →Can I Afford a Dog?
Dog ownership vs. your real monthly budget.
Open Tool →Dog Breed Match Quiz
Breed recommendations for your lifestyle.
Open Tool →Printable Pet Sitter Card
Sitter info card for whoever watches your dog.
Open Tool →Texas Owner Hub
Houston, Dallas, Austin & San Antonio guides.
Open Hub →🍖 Dog food buyer guides
Pick by price tier, life stage, or health need.
Best Dog Food Under $50
Budget tier — what you can buy without compromising quality.
Read Guide →Best Dog Food Under $75
Mid-premium tier — limited-ingredient and large-bag value.
Read Guide →Best Puppy Food
By breed size and life stage.
Read Guide →Best Senior Dog Food
Joint support, calorie control, palatability.
Read Guide →Sensitive Stomachs
LID, novel-protein, and gentle formulas.
Read Guide →For Allergies
Elimination diets, hydrolyzed protein, novel-protein options.
Read Guide →For Weight Loss
Healthy-weight formulas and timing.
Read Guide →For Weight Gain
Calorie-dense options for underweight dogs.
Read Guide →Best Dry Dog Food
The everyday kibble decision.
Read Guide →Best Wet Dog Food
When wet food makes sense.
Read Guide →Best Small Breed Dog Food
Sized and formulated for dogs under 25 lb.
Read Guide →Best Large Breed Dog Food
Controlled calcium and joint support.
Read Guide →🚨 Emergency & planning checklists
Print, share, and use these before you need them.
Emergency Pet Supply Checklist
Hurricane, wildfire, winter storm.
Open →Dog First Aid Kit
Complete vet-recommended supply list.
Open →Cat First Aid Kit
Cat-specific supplies and what to avoid.
Open →New Puppy Shopping List
Day-one essentials and what can wait.
Open →New Kitten Shopping List
Litter setup, feeding, scratching, enrichment.
Open →Senior Dog Shopping List
Mobility, comfort, and health monitoring.
Open →🐾 Need a Pet Sitter?
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Dog Care Guides & Articles
Honest advice from years of professional pet sitting.
7 Dog Breeds I'd Never Recommend for First-Time Texas Owners
A working Texas sitter's opinionated list.
Read Article →Dog Separation Anxiety + Texas Summer Heat
The alone-time math nobody runs.
Read Article →How Much Does It Cost to Own a Dog in Texas?
Every real cost category.
Read Article →How Long Can You Leave a Dog Home Alone?
Safe alone time by age and breed.
Read Article →Best Dog Breeds for Apartments in Texas
What works in small Texas spaces.
Read Article →How Much Should I Feed My Dog? Complete Guide
The real breakdown by weight and age.
Read Article →