# DVM Calc — Veterinary Medicine and Health > Small animal veterinary medicine calculator suite with patient notes. (iPhone/iPad app by WestVet Emergency and Specialty Center.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dvm-calc/id421661987 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [WestVet Emergency and Specialty Center](https://appshunter.io/developer/1363142929) - Category: Medical, Reference - Price: $5.99 - Rating: 3.30/5 from 16 App Store ratings · 22 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 17+ - Requires: iOS 9.1 · 4 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2011-02-25 - Data updated: 2026-06-10 - Monetization: paid - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dvm-calc/id421661987/reviews.md ## What is DVM Calc? DVM Calc is the most comprehensive small animal veterinary calculator available for veterinarians, veterinary medical students, and veterinary technicians. Developed by a group of veterinary specialists and emergency veterinarians, this application contains 26 practical calculators, 15 specific constant rate infusion calculators, and 10 toxicity calculators. Each individual calculator includes an information sheet to explain the calculations. A useful “Notes” page is also included, which allows the user to enter, save and edit notes on multiple patients (up to 300 words/patient). A specific section is included for patient name, signalment and admit date. A basic numerical calculator is also included within the application to allow the user to carry out additional calculations, when necessary, without closing the application to open a separate calculator. DVM Calc includes: • Calculators • A-a Gradient • Anesthetic Preparation • Anion Gap • Bicarbonate Deficit • Blood Transfusion Dose • Body Surface Area • Corrected Sodium • Dehydration Deficit • Drip Rate Calculator • Enteral Feeding Calculator • Fractional Excretion of Sodium • Free Water Deficit • Gestation “Wheel” • Maintenance Fluid Rate • Metabolic Weight • Osmolality, Effective Osmolality and Osmolar Gap • Percent Solution Conversion/Calculator • Plasma Transfusion Dose/Albumin Deficit • Potassium Supplementation Calculator • Shock Fluid Doses – Isotonic, Synthetic Colloids, and Hypertonic Saline • Surgical Blood Loss Calculator • Temperature Conversion • Weight Conversions – kg/g/lb/oz Constant Rate Infusions – Full concentration or diluted within IV fluids Specific CRI Drugs (pre-set dosage recommendations) include: • Diazepam • Diltiazem • Dobutamine • Dopamine • Fentanyl – dilute • Fentanyl – full concentration • Insulin • Isoproterenol • Ketamine • Lidocaine • Metoclopramide • Morphine • Morphine/Lidocaine/Ketamine (MLK) • Procainamide • Propofol • Emergency Drug Calculator (CPR) – dog or cat specific and includes: Epinephrine (high and low dose) Atropine Lidocaine Sodium Bicarbonate Calcium Gluconate Magnesium Sulfate Vasopressin Naloxone Flumazenil Dextrose Defibrillation (internal and external) Crystalloid Fluid Rates – shock dose and maintenance Hetastarch Rates – shock dose and maintenance Toxicity Calculators – include: • Acetaminophen • Amphetamines • Chocolate/Methylxanthines • Cyanide • Ethylene Glycol • Metaldehyde • Rodenticides • Strychnine • Xylitol • Notes – Notes may be entered, saved and edited for each specific patient. Each individual patient note may have up to 300 words. • Basic Numerical Calculator – The basic numerical calculator will perform addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. Exponents, square roots and other higher math calculations are not supported. This application is intended for clinical use by veterinarians, veterinary students, and veterinary technicians. The included calculations are to be used as a resource with the understanding that the user’s medical knowledge and clinical judgment may supersede the output information. Like any tool, it is never a substitute for clinical judgment. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of DVM Calc’s content, but all results must be confirmed before use. By purchasing this application the user releases the designers/developers/sellers from liability. Designer: John C. Chandler, DVM, MS, DACVS Programmer: Cody Brown Trumpetfish Productions ## Key features - 26 practical calculators - 15 constant rate infusion calculators - 10 toxicity calculators - Patient note-taking (300 words/patient) - Basic numerical calculator - Information sheets for calculations ## Recent user reviews (10 of 22) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dvm-calc/id421661987/reviews.md ### 3/5 — Feline Surgical Fluid Rate *2021-12-08* It is my understanding that cats should have a lower fluid rate than dogs for surgery. I believe it’s 3 ml/kg/hr. I’m concerned that if this is true, the app is overdosing cats and possibly putting these patients at risk. Thank you. ### 1/5 — Dextrose CRI? *2018-07-28* Kinda bummed. Was hoping it had a calculator for dextrose CRIs. ### 1/5 — No longer works! *2017-12-30* I have iOS 11 update and this app does not work anymore. Please make it compatible as I did pay for this service. ### 5/5 — Update needed *2017-12-23* I love this app for quick CRIs! I haven’t been able to use it with the new iOS update. Please update this app! It’s the only one that has specific CRI calculations. ### 2/5 — The app won't work now *2017-12-15* The app has not updated and now it will not work with the update on my phone :( which is very sad because I used this a lot at work. ### 2/5 — Great App. Needs update *2017-11-27* Great app!!! Lots of useful calculations and information. But with the new iPhone iOS 11 update, it’s no longer functioning. 5 star when working ### 3/5 — Need update for iOS 11. *2017-10-20* Have always liked this app, but recently when I attempted to use it for a blood transfusion, which is the most common aspect of why I use it, it wouldn’t open, stating, “The maker of the app needs to update it to make it compatible with the recent iOS 11.” So, until there is an update, I literally am unable to use an app I actually paid for. 😢 ### 5/5 — Love this app and use all the time please update for new iPhone iOS!! *2017-10-01* Won’t open on new iPhone iOS ### 5/5 — Awesome!! *2017-02-02* Great app! And is very accurate! Very helpful and useful!! ### 5/5 — Excellent app! *2017-01-17* I use this app daily and require my technicians to also have this app as it speeds up patient treatment, particularly when it comes to fluid rates, drip rates, CRI, and parenteral feeding. ## Frequently asked questions about DVM Calc ### What is the price of DVM Calc? DVM Calc is a paid application priced at $5.99. This one-time purchase grants access to all its features and calculators. ### How often is DVM Calc updated? The application was last updated on April 5, 2018, to version 1.2. Users can expect a stable experience based on its last release. ### What devices is DVM Calc compatible with? DVM Calc is available for iPhone and iPod devices. It is designed for Apple's mobile operating system. ### What is the age rating for DVM Calc? DVM Calc has an age rating of 17+. This is due to the nature of its content, which is intended for professional medical use. ### Does DVM Calc offer a free trial? As a paid application, DVM Calc does not typically offer a free trial. The purchase price of $5.99 provides full access to its functionalities. ### Can I save notes for multiple patients in DVM Calc? Yes, DVM Calc includes a 'Notes' page where you can enter, save, and edit notes for multiple patients. Each patient note can hold up to 300 words. ### What types of calculators are included in DVM Calc? DVM Calc features a wide range of calculators, including general medical calculations, 15 specific constant rate infusion calculators, and 10 toxicity calculators, covering various small animal medical scenarios. ### Is DVM Calc suitable for emergency veterinary situations? Yes, DVM Calc includes a dedicated Emergency Drug Calculator (CPR) for dogs and cats, along with shock fluid dose calculators, making it a valuable tool for emergency veterinary medicine. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 1.2 — 2018-04-05 This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon. Support for iOS 11. Several typo corrections and updates. ### 1.1.3 — 2013-10-18 Fixed small mathematical error in Emergency Drug Calculator ### 1.1.2 — 2012-01-04 Minor fixes with keyboard dismissal. Now compatible with iOS 5. Thank you for your patience. We have successfully fixed all of the iOS 5 bugs (as well as a couple of older ones). Also, introducing 4 new calculators. 1. Steroid Conversion Calculator 2. TPLO Rotation Calculator 3. Urine Output 4. Urea Reduction Ratio This solidifies DVM Calc as the most comprehensive veterinary calculator, with 30 practical calculators, 15 specific CRI calculators, and 10 toxicity calculators. The Steroid Conversion Calculator allows you to convert the equivalent doses of 8 different, commonly used, steroids. It helps us remember things like…20mg of Dexamethasone is equivalent to 150mg of Prednisone. We have also included information on relative mineralocortocoid potency and duration of action. The TPLO Rotation Calculator is helpful for those of us that get tired of having to walk to the OR to double check the rotation of our next TPLO. Now it is right on your iPhone. We’ve used the actual trigonometry calculation, so this calculator is very precise. The Urine Output calculator is a handy, very practical calculator. We realize the math isn’t that difficult, but, as an all-inclusive veterinary medical calculator, we couldn’t leave this one out. For clinicians performing feline peritoneal dialysis, the Urea Reduction Ratio calculator should come in helpful. This calculation is published in a recent JVIM article. If you find DVM Calc helpful, please don’t forget to rate it or review it after every update. Your ratings and reviews help keep us excited about adding new features. You can also find us on Facebook, which is a great place for feedback, comments or suggestions. Thanks again for all your support. ### 1.1.1 — 2011-12-27 Now compatible with iOS 5. Thank you for your patience. We have successfully fixed all of the iOS 5 bugs (as well as a couple of older ones). Also, introducing 4 new calculators. 1. Steroid Conversion Calculator 2. TPLO Rotation Calculator 3. Urine Output 4. Urea Reduction Ratio This solidifies DVM Calc as the most comprehensive veterinary calculator, with 30 practical calculators, 15 specific CRI calculators, and 10 toxicity calculators. The Steroid Conversion Calculator allows you to convert the equivalent doses of 8 different, commonly used, steroids. It helps us remember things like…20mg of Dexamethasone is equivalent to 150mg of Prednisone. We have also included information on relative mineralocortocoid potency and duration of action. The TPLO Rotation Calculator is helpful for those of us that get tired of having to walk to the OR to double check the rotation of our next TPLO. Now it is right on your iPhone. We’ve used the actual trigonometry calculation, so this calculator is very precise. The Urine Output calculator is a handy, very practical calculator. We realize the math isn’t that difficult, but, as an all-inclusive veterinary medical calculator, we couldn’t leave this one out. For clinicians performing feline peritoneal dialysis, the Urea Reduction Ratio calculator should come in helpful. This calculation is published in a recent JVIM article. If you find DVM Calc helpful, please don’t forget to rate it or review it after every update. Your ratings and reviews help keep us excited about adding new features. You can also find us on Facebook, which is a great place for feedback, comments or suggestions. Thanks again for all your support. ### 1.01 — 2011-06-21 Corrects typos and a couple of minor bugs. Posting your reviews gives us the necessary information to update the app. Next update (scheduled this summer) should include calculators for urine production, age and urea reduction ratio; plus a couple of user friendly features. Follow DVM Calc on Facebook. 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