🐾 Our Story

About PawsandPrevent

Built by pet owners, for pet owners — because knowing what's dangerous is the first step to keeping your dog safe.

Why We Built This

Every year, the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center receives over 400,000 calls about potential pet poisoning. The most common culprits aren't rare exotic plants — they're everyday foods like chocolate, grapes, and xylitol-sweetened peanut butter sitting in kitchens across the country.

PawsandPrevent was built with one goal: to give every pet owner instant, accurate, actionable information at the moment they need it most. Not after a 45-minute Google spiral. Right now, when every minute counts.

What We Offer

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AI Toxicity Checker

Powered by Claude AI, our checker provides instant risk assessments for any food, plant or substance — personalized to your pet's type and weight.

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Toxin Library

Detailed guides covering 24+ common toxins with symptoms, dose thresholds, timelines, and emergency protocols.

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Emergency Resources

Direct links to 24/7 poison control hotlines and step-by-step emergency guidance — always one tap away.

Our Commitment to Accuracy

All content on PawsandPrevent is based on information from recognized veterinary toxicology sources including the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center, the Merck Veterinary Manual, and peer-reviewed veterinary literature.

Our AI checker uses Claude (Anthropic), one of the most capable and safety-focused AI systems available. However, no AI tool replaces a licensed veterinarian. PawsandPrevent is an informational resource — in any suspected poisoning emergency, always contact a professional immediately.

✅ What PawsandPrevent is

  • A fast, accessible reference for pet owners
  • A first point of information when you suspect exposure
  • A bridge to professional emergency resources

⚠️ What PawsandPrevent is not

  • A replacement for veterinary diagnosis or treatment
  • A reason to delay calling Poison Control or a vet
  • Medical advice for your specific pet's health condition

Emergency Contacts

In any suspected poisoning emergency, please contact one of these 24/7 services immediately: