Why we built this

Every pet parent knows the feeling. Am I feeding enough — or too much? How many treats is too many? What will this puppy really cost me this year? These are everyday decisions, and they deserve better than guesswork and forum arguments.

ThePawPilot answers them with focused calculators and plain-English guides. No sign-ups, no paywalls, no jargon — just numbers you can check and advice you can actually use.

What you’ll find here

• Pet calculators — five free tools covering food portions, treats, weight checks, dog age and first-year costs. Every tool shows its working.
• The kennel notes — practical guides on feeding, training, health and costs, written to be read in minutes.

How we get our numbers

Every formula on ThePawPilot starts from published veterinary nutrition references, such as NRC nutrient requirements and FEDIAF guidelines. We show the maths behind each result so you can sanity-check every step — and we say plainly where an estimate ends and your vet’s judgement begins.