100% veterinarian owned · Founded by Dr Duncan Houston, BVSc
Technology brings veterinary expertise, practical health information and everyday care into one connected platform. Shop Smart ID Tags and GPS Trackers, download the ASK A VET™ app, use free tools and explore thousands of articles for every species and life stage.
100% veterinarian owned · Founded by Dr Duncan Houston, BVSc · Care across species and life stages
Smart pet safety
Vet founded
Identification · Location · Health trends
Help a finder identify your pet, follow compatible tracker location and keep useful safety information connected in the ASK A VET app.
Live GPS and safe-zone alerts require a Tracker Plan. Coverage and accuracy vary by location and environment.Animal health, care and technology in one place
Four clear ways to enter the ASK A VET ecosystem, whether you own an animal, are preparing for one or work in veterinary care.
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Connected safety products designed to help identify compatible pets, monitor location and organise useful information.
App
Bring pet profiles, records, reminders, health logs, training and compatible tracker data into one place.
Free tools
Use practical owner tools or clinical calculators for veterinarians, veterinary nurses and students.
Animal health library
Search guidance on choosing an animal, everyday care, behaviour, nutrition, prevention, disease and urgent warning signs.
All animals. All care.
ASK A VET is built for animal owners, future owners, veterinarians, nurses, students and carers across companion, farm and exotic species.
Complete animal care
Research species, housing, nutrition, costs, time, behaviour and common health needs before committing.
Use records, reminders, articles and tools to make routine care easier to understand and organise.
Recognise warning signs, use the right educational tools and understand when veterinary care should not wait.
Shop smart pet safety
Choose a scannable Smart ID Tag or add live location and activity features with a compatible GPS Tracker.
Scan-to-contact ID
Smart pet ID tag
A finder can scan the QR code and open the pet profile in a browser. No app is required to view the information you choose to share.
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Location and health trends
GPS, health and training tracker
See compatible location, safe-zone alerts and activity or sleep trends in the ASK A VET app. Tracker data is informational and is not a diagnosis.
Available to order
The ASK A VET app
Bring profiles, health records, reminders, symptoms, training and compatible tracker information together. Veterinary support and premium features are optional.
Keep important information, documents and care history together for each compatible animal profile.
Record changes over time and remember important care tasks without relying on a mental filing cabinet.
Connect compatible ASK A VET hardware and organise location, activity and training features in the app.
Access current veterinary support options where available. App information is educational and does not replace emergency care.
The app is free to download. Tracker connectivity, veterinary support and other premium features may require a paid plan. Check the app and product pages for current availability.
45 free veterinary tools
Choose the tool collection designed for you. Every tool is free to use, and clinical tools are clearly separated from owner guidance.
For animal owners
Check common toxins, feeding amounts, calorie needs, body condition, pain, quality of life and other everyday care questions.
For vets, nurses and students
Calculate emergency drugs, anaesthesia, fluids, constant-rate infusions, transfusions, CPR cycles and clinical scores.
Medical note: Owner tools and articles provide general education and do not diagnose an animal. Clinical calculators support trained veterinary teams and do not replace professional judgement, local protocols or checking source calculations.
Answers across species and life stages
Explore practical guidance for dogs, cats, horses, farm animals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, small mammals, aquarium fish, wildlife and exotic species.
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Veterinarian founded
ASK A VET was founded by veterinarian Dr Duncan Houston to connect trustworthy animal health education, useful veterinary technology and practical products in one clear ecosystem.
Build one connected animal-care ecosystem that helps owners, future owners and veterinary teams find useful information and make better-informed decisions.
Clear answers before you choose
Products, app features and veterinary information should be easy to understand before you buy or rely on them.
Contact ASK A VETNo. The animal health library covers companion animals, horses, farm animals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, small mammals, aquatic animals, wildlife and exotic species. App and hardware compatibility varies, so check the relevant product or app page.
Yes. Use the articles and free tools to research species, housing, nutrition, behaviour, costs, time and common health needs before making a commitment.
Yes. Live GPS, mobile connectivity and safe-zone alerts require a current Tracker Plan. Coverage, update speed and accuracy vary by location, environment and selected tracking mode.
No. A Smart ID Tag complements a registered microchip and visible identification. Keep microchip details current with the appropriate registry.
No. A finder can scan the QR code and open the information you choose to share in a browser. NFC tapping depends on a compatible tag and phone.
No. Activity, sleep, behaviour and temperature trends are informational and are not a veterinary diagnosis. Contact a veterinarian when an animal is unwell or you are concerned.
The app is free to download for iPhone and Android. Tracker connectivity, veterinary support and other premium features may require compatible hardware or a paid plan. Check the app for current availability and inclusions.
Owner tools provide general educational guidance. Clinical calculators are designed for veterinarians, veterinary nurses and students, and do not replace professional judgement, local protocols or checking source calculations.
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