Last Updated: November 4, 2025
Welcome to ThePetsLab.com (“The Site”), a service provided to translate complex animal health metrics into user-friendly tools. By accessing or using our Site, including any of the 50+ calculators and tools, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service.
1. Acceptance of Terms
By using the Site, you confirm that you are at least 13 years of age and that you understand and agree to these Terms. If you do not agree, you must not use the Site.
2. Nature of Service (Tools and Content)
ThePetsLab.com provides informational, educational, and entertainment services, including calculators, scoring quizzes, articles, and guides.
- No Veterinary Advice: The Site, including the triage system and BMI calculators, does not provide professional veterinary advice, diagnosis, or treatment. The tools are designed to assist pet owners in assessing potential risk and urgency based on industry-standard formulas (like RER, BCS, and Dunbar scales).
- Always Consult a Veterinarian: You must rely on the advice of a licensed veterinarian for all health decisions regarding your pet. Use of ThePetsLab.com does not establish a veterinarian-client relationship.
3. User Conduct
You agree not to use the Site for any purpose that is unlawful or prohibited by these Terms. Specifically, you agree not to:
- Use the Site in any way that could disable, damage, or impair the Site or interfere with any other party’s use of the Site.
- Use any robot, spider, or other automatic device, process, or means to access the Site for any purpose without our express written permission.
- Input false, misleading, or abusive information into any contact forms or tools.
4. Intellectual Property
The content, design, logo (ThePetsLab), brand name, and the proprietary formulas and logic used within the 40+ tools are owned by ThePetsLab.com and are protected by copyright laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, or modify any part of the Site without express written consent.
5. Limitation of Liability
ThePetsLab.com and its team, including Dr. Elara Vance, will not be liable for any damages, direct or indirect, arising from the use or inability to use the Site or its content. This includes, but is not limited to, damages arising from reliance on information obtained from the Site, errors, omissions, or any interruptions in service.
6. Changes to Terms
We reserve the right to revise these Terms of Service at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page. Your continued use of the Site after any changes indicates your acceptance of the new Terms.