# VetPDA Calcs

> Veterinary medicine calculators for students and professionals. (iPhone/iPad app by University of California, Davis.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vetpda-calcs/id356519283 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [University of California, Davis](https://appshunter.io/developer/356519286)
- Category: Medical, Education
- Price: $4.99
- Rating: 4.90/5 from 16 App Store ratings · 23 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 12.3 · 2 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2010-03-15
- Data updated: 2026-08-28
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vetpda-calcs/id356519283/reviews.md

## What is VetPDA Calcs?

VetPDA Calcs contains 21 useful calculators for Veterinary Medicine students and professionals.

Included Calculators:

• A-a Gradient 
• Anesthesia Drug calc
• Anion Gap
• Blood Gas Analysis
• Bicarbonate Dosing
• Body Surface Area
• Combining Fluids
• Constant Rate of Infusion calc
• Dosing calc
• Drip Rates
• Echo Values
• Energy Requirements
• Equine Fluids
• Fluid Plan
• Fractional Excretion of Sodium
• Maintenance Fluids
• Osmolality
• Percentage Solutions
• Temperature conversion
• Transfusion calc
• Weight Conversion

Other Features:
• Information sheets for calculators describe how and why to use each calculator

## Key features

- 21 veterinary calculators
- Anesthesia drug calculations
- Fluid management tools
- Dosing and infusion calculators
- Information sheets for each calculator

## Recent user reviews (10 of 23)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vetpda-calcs/id356519283/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Love the app but crashes on iOS 14

*2021-02-01*

Love the app, but I am unable to open it since my phone updated to iOS 14
I was unable to find a contact number or email  for the developers of this app to notify them of the problem.
Please update ASAP!!!

An update is in order; After getting in contact with Phil (the developer of this app) he was able to put me back on track in no time at all.
I highly recommend this vet calculator, it truly makes your life easier!!

**Developer response:** Thanks for reaching out - We've added a new feedback form at https://www.vetmed.ucdavis.edu/vetpda to help us better understand this crash.

Edit: please make sure you have updated to the most recent version of the app; also, try re-loading the app as described here: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201398

### 5/5 — Updated review

*2021-01-29*

Thanks to Phil and his patient emails, we were able to figure out the problem. It was an easy fix of deleting then reloading the app. I am very happy to have this app back in my toolbox!

As a vet, I used this app quite a bit. A month ago I tried to use the app but got nothing. So bummed. Are you not updating it for the latest Apple operating system? Please fix!

**Developer response:** Thanks for reaching out - We've added a new feedback form at https://www.vetmed.ucdavis.edu/vetpda to help us better understand this crash.

Edit: please make sure you have updated to the most recent version of the app; also, try re-loading the app as described here: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201398

### 1/5 — Dot doesn’t work

*2020-09-26*

I found that the dot doesn’t work on my phone and I can just put entire numbers

### 5/5 — Request

*2018-07-13*

A math wiz I am not. Like many, I am baffled by CRI calculations and have found relatively little on the internet to help. Would you please provide a more ample explanation of the process , detail by detail (OK, “for dummies” would be a more appropriate term) and provide a choice to enter pounds that would automatically be transformed into kgs in the background as was done in other calculations.
Otherwise this application is EXCELLENT!!!!

### 1/5 — Needs more units

*2018-05-19*

Cri calc only lets you input entire units! Impossible to calculate anything less than 1mg/kg/min

### 3/5 — Problems with fractioned doses

*2018-04-30*

Good resources, but after upgrade the key “,” is no long working.

### 5/5 — Missing Something!!

*2018-04-27*

Please add an “Overweight” option for Animal State under “Dogs” in the Energy Requirements Calculator! :)

### 5/5 — Great app

*2014-02-02*

Just used it for calculating potassium infusion rate in DKA cat.

The only minor modification I'd like to see us the ability to toggle on/off certain functions from the main view. For example I'd clean up that view by toggling off equine and a few other calculators so I would have to scroll around looking for the few that I regularly use.

### 5/5 — Great!

*2012-11-05*

Very well designed. Perfect app for clinical practice.

### 5/5 — Fantastic.

*2012-10-25*

This tool does your calculations for you! Fluid rates, drip rates, drug calculations, nutritional requirements, surface area conversions. All in one place! Helps me speed along through the day.

## Frequently asked questions about VetPDA Calcs

### What is VetPDA Calcs?

VetPDA Calcs is a paid medical application designed to provide 21 essential calculators for veterinary medicine students and professionals. It covers a range of calculations including drug dosing, fluid management, and anesthesia.

### How much does VetPDA Calcs cost?

VetPDA Calcs is a paid app with a one-time purchase price of $4.99. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements within the application.

### What devices support VetPDA Calcs?

VetPDA Calcs is compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch devices. It is designed for iOS operating systems.

### What is the age rating for VetPDA Calcs?

VetPDA Calcs has an age rating of 17+. This is likely due to the professional and technical nature of the medical calculations it performs.

### When was VetPDA Calcs last updated?

The latest version of VetPDA Calcs, version 3.0, was last updated on August 17, 2021. The app was originally released on March 15, 2010.

### What kind of calculators are included in VetPDA Calcs?

VetPDA Calcs includes a variety of calculators such as A-a Gradient, Anesthesia Drug calc, Anion Gap, Blood Gas Analysis, Bicarbonate Dosing, Body Surface Area, and many more specific to veterinary medicine.

### Does VetPDA Calcs offer information on how to use the calculators?

Yes, VetPDA Calcs includes information sheets for each calculator. These sheets describe how and why to use each specific tool, providing valuable context for users.

### What is the user feedback on VetPDA Calcs?

VetPDA Calcs has received very positive user feedback, holding a rating of 4.9 stars from 16 ratings. This indicates a high level of user satisfaction with its functionality and accuracy.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.0 — 2021-08-17

Calculators will now work for users in regions which use commas as the decimal separator.

Units and other changeable settings are remembered between uses.

Dark mode is now supported.

### 2.1 — 2018-04-26

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

Bug fix - updated units display in Energy Requirements Calculator

### 2.0 — 2017-09-22

Complete rewrite for Swift and size classes (iPad support)
Updated some formulas based on best practices
Additional drugs in the anesthesia drug calculator

### 1.6.2 — 2012-05-31

Bug Fix

### 1.6.1 — 2012-04-30

Improved flexibility of Fluid Plan calculator. You can now specify the ongoing losses in ml/hr.

If you like this app (or still like it) -- please rate it in the app store. Seriously! :) Your ratings help increase the visibility of this app.

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