Terms of use

By using Pawsplained you agree to these terms.

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Not veterinary advice

Everything on Pawsplained is general information for education. It is not a diagnosis, treatment plan or substitute for a veterinarian who has examined your dog. Always ask your vet about your dog’s health, diet and medicines. In an emergency, contact your vet, an emergency clinic or a pet poison helpline immediately.

Calculators

Our tools give estimates based on published formulas. Real dogs vary. Don’t rely on a calculator result to decide whether your dog needs care — if in doubt, call your vet.

Accuracy

We work hard to keep pages accurate and sourced, but we can’t guarantee every page is complete or current. If you spot an error, please tell us.

Content and photos

Our text, design and tools are ours; please don’t republish them without permission. Short quotes with a link back are fine. Photos belong to their credited authors and are used under the licences shown with each photo.

Links and affiliate links

We link to other websites for sources and, for US visitors, to Amazon. We aren’t responsible for other sites’ content or practices. See our affiliate disclosure.

Limitation of liability

To the extent the law allows, Pawsplained isn’t liable for loss or harm arising from use of the site or reliance on its content.

Changes

We may update these terms; the date at the top shows the latest version.