Questions we get.
Will it judge me for feeding treats?
No. ChonkPal tracks trends. It doesn't prescribe meal plans or judge treats — those decisions are between you and your vet.
Do I have to weigh my pet every day?
No. Once a week is fine for maintenance. Daily gives slightly faster feedback if you're actively working on weight. The app doesn't reward streaks.
Is this a substitute for seeing my vet?
No. ChonkPal is a tracking tool, not a veterinary service. It does not diagnose or provide veterinary advice. If anything looks worth investigating, it'll say so and produce a summary you can bring to your appointment.
Does it work for puppies, kittens, senior pets, and giant breeds?
Puppies, kittens, and senior pets: yes. Puppy growth tracking is guided by the Waltham Puppy Growth Charts research (Salt et al., 2017; up to ~40 kg adult weight, across five size categories). Kittens are guided by the newer Waltham Kitten Growth Charts research (Salt et al., 2022; ~22,000 cats, same research team). Both bodies of work are peer-reviewed and open-access. Giant dog breeds above 40 kg, and pedigree cats with unusual weight ranges (Maine Coon, Ragdoll, Norwegian Forest): the app still tracks weight but tells you where reference data runs out.
Is my data safe? Where is it stored?
UK-based, UK GDPR compliant, stored in UK data centres. You can export or delete everything at any time. We do not sell your data.
How much does it cost?
The core app is free. If optional paid features are added later, anyone on the waitlist gets a heads-up first.
Didn't find your answer?
More FAQs will be added as we get closer to launch. For press, partnerships, or anything urgent, email us at hello@chonkpal.example.