The cat toolbox
Free tools for the cat-curious. No sign-up. No catch.
Name a new kitten, find out how old your cat really is, help an older cat stay comfy at home, and bring a lost cat home fast. All built by fellow cat people, all free.
Pick a tool
Five ways to understand (and look after) your cat
Each one takes a minute or two. No email, no account, no spam.
Free
Cat Age Calculator
How old is your cat in human years? The old multiply-by-seven rule is a myth, so we do the math properly.
- Converts cat years to human years in one tap
- Shows which life stage your cat is in
- Helps you match care and food to their age
Free
Cat Name Generator
New kitten, no name yet? Get ideas matched to their personality, from classic to completely ridiculous.
- Thousands of names, from Luna to Sir Purrington
- Pick a personality or just hit random
- Great for new kittens and fresh rescues
Free
Senior Cat Home Quiz
Is your home kind to older joints? A quick room-by-room check for cats in their golden years.
- Five quick questions about your home
- A personalized score and checklist
- Tick off fixes as you make them
Free
Senior Cat Symptom Checker
Noticed your older cat acting differently? Pick the changes you have seen and get practical next steps.
- Covers mobility, grooming, appetite and more
- Personalized suggestions for comfort and care
- A friendly reminder that your vet has the final word
Free
Lost Cat Poster Maker
Cat slipped out? Make a bold, printable lost cat poster in minutes, then get neighbors searching with our free Lost Cat Board.
- Printable poster with tear-off phone tabs
- A square image ready for Facebook and Nextdoor
- A free listing with a map, sightings and email alerts
Cheat sheet
Cat years at a glance
The first two years count for a lot. After that, each cat year is roughly four human years. Numbers show the human-age equivalent.
1 cat year
15
Teen
2 cat years
24
Young adult
4 cat years
32
Adult
6 cat years
40
Adult
8 cat years
48
Mature
10 cat years
56
Senior
12 cat years
64
Senior
15 cat years
76
Senior
18 cat years
88
Golden oldie
Cats usually enter their senior years somewhere around 10 to 12. That is a great time to try the two senior tools above.
Your turn
Got an idea for our next tool?
A litter box calculator? A treat budget planner? A translator for that one specific meow? Tell us what would make life with your cat easier and we might just build it.
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