Pet Calorie Needs Connector for AI agents.
3 live capabilities
Generate accurate daily calorie targets for dogs and cats based on weight and health.
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Why people use Pet Calorie Needs
Pet Calorie Needs for Veterinary Nutrition Accuracy
With this Connector, you just tell your agent the pet's weight and their daily routine. It handles the metabolic weight conversions and applies the correct multipliers for things like neutering or athletic activity. You get a concrete calorie count in seconds, moving you from guesswork to precision.
What Vinkius changes
You get scientifically accurate daily calorie targets for any pet without having to manually research metabolic formulas.
Use it from Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or another AI client you already have.
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- Real-world use case 01
Calculating a neutered dog's daily food intake
A dog owner wants to know how much to feed their 20kg neutered dog.
- Real-world use case 02
Finding the baseline for a new cat owner
A vet needs a baseline for a 5kg cat.
- Real-world use case 03
Managing a high-performance working dog
A trainer needs to know what factors affect a working dog's calories.
Complete set · 3capabilities
The complete Pet Calorie Needs capability set.
These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with Pet Calorie Needs.
01—03
3 capabilities in this set.
Part of 3 available through Pet Calorie Needs.
- 01 Capability
Calculate mer
Calculate the maintenance energy requirement for a pet based on its activity and status. This provides the total daily calories needed.
- 02 Capability
Calculate rer
Determine the baseline resting energy requirement based on a pet's weight. Use this to find the core metabolic needs.
- 03 Capability
List lifestyle factors
See a full list of multipliers for different activity levels and physiological states. This helps you identify the correct adjustment factors.
Set up in minutes
One URL. Then ask Pet Calorie Needs to work.
Claude and ChatGPT only need the Connector URL. Copy it once, add it in settings, and use Pet Calorie Needs from the conversation.
Choose your client
Live previewAdvanced clients IDE · CLI
Claude · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_ryRN8ea270fJAIIFBjdE3II9OA8nTbyporBj6Uf3/mcp - Step 01
Open Connectors
In Claude Web or Claude Desktop, open Settings and choose Connectors.
- Step 02
Add the URL
Choose Add custom connector, name it Pet Calorie Needs, and paste the URL above.
- Step 03
Turn it on in chat
Select +, open Connectors, and enable Pet Calorie Needs for the conversation.
ChatGPT · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_ryRN8ea270fJAIIFBjdE3II9OA8nTbyporBj6Uf3/mcp - Step 01
Open MCP settings
On desktop, open Settings and MCP servers. On web, open your workspace app or connector settings.
- Step 02
Add the URL
Choose Add server with Streamable HTTP, or create a custom MCP app, then paste the Pet Calorie Needs URL.
- Step 03
Save and start
Save the connection and enable Pet Calorie Needs in your conversation. Desktop may ask you to restart once.
Cursor · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"pet-calorie-needs": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_ryRN8ea270fJAIIFBjdE3II9OA8nTbyporBj6Uf3/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Open MCP Settings
Press Cmd+Shift+P (macOS) or Ctrl+Shift+P (Windows/Linux) → search "MCP Settings"
- Step 02
Add the server config
Paste the JSON configuration above into the mcp.json file that opens
- Step 03
Save the file
Cursor will automatically detect the new Connector
- Step 04
Start using Pet Calorie Needs
Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using Pet Calorie Needs, help me...". 3 tools available
VS Code Copilot · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"pet-calorie-needs": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_ryRN8ea270fJAIIFBjdE3II9OA8nTbyporBj6Uf3/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Create MCP config
Create a .vscode/mcp.json file in your project root
- Step 02
Add the server config
Paste the JSON configuration above
- Step 03
Enable Agent mode
Open GitHub Copilot Chat and switch to Agent mode using the dropdown
- Step 04
Start using Pet Calorie Needs
Ask Copilot: "Using Pet Calorie Needs, help me...". 3 tools available
Windsurf · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"pet-calorie-needs": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_ryRN8ea270fJAIIFBjdE3II9OA8nTbyporBj6Uf3/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Open MCP Settings
Go to Settings → MCP Configuration or press Cmd+Shift+P and search "MCP"
- Step 02
Add the server
Paste the JSON configuration above into mcp_config.json
- Step 03
Save and reload
Windsurf will detect the new server automatically
- Step 04
Start using Pet Calorie Needs
Open Cascade and ask: "Using Pet Calorie Needs, help me...". 3 tools available
Cline · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"pet-calorie-needs": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_ryRN8ea270fJAIIFBjdE3II9OA8nTbyporBj6Uf3/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Open Cline MCP Settings
Click the Connectors icon in the Cline sidebar panel
- Step 02
Add remote server
Click "Add Connector" and paste the configuration above
- Step 03
Enable the server
Toggle the server switch to ON
- Step 04
Start using Pet Calorie Needs
Ask Cline: "Using Pet Calorie Needs, help me...". 3 tools available
Claude Code · Terminal command
Advanced setup
claude mcp add pet-calorie-needs --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_ryRN8ea270fJAIIFBjdE3II9OA8nTbyporBj6Uf3/mcp"- Step 01
Install Claude Code
Run npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code if not already installed
- Step 02
Add the Connector
Run the command above in your terminal
- Step 03
Verify the connection
Run claude mcp to list connected servers, or type /mcp inside a session
- Step 04
Start using Pet Calorie Needs
Ask Claude: "Using Pet Calorie Needs, show me...". 3 tools are ready
Where the request belongs
Work Pet Calorie Needs can move forward.
This is for pet owners who are tired of guessing feeding amounts and pet health professionals who need to generate accurate nutrition plans quickly.
Pet Nutritionist
Creating custom meal plans for clients with specific health requirements and weight goals.
Veterinary Technician
Calculating rapid-fire feeding instructions during a busy clinic day to ensure patient safety.
High-Performance Dog Trainer
Managing the caloric intake of working dogs to maintain lean muscle and peak performance.
Concerned Pet Owner
Trying to get a senior cat to lose weight safely without underfeeding or causing health issues.
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Pet Body Condition Score (BCS) Assessor
Assess pet weight and nutritional status using a 9-point Body Condition Score (BCS) system.
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Before you connect
Questions about Pet Calorie Needs.
The practical details behind the request, access and result.
Can the Pet Calorie Needs MCP help me figure out how much to feed my cat?
Yes, it calculates the exact calories your cat needs based on its weight and activity level. This helps you avoid overfeeding and keeps your pet at a healthy weight.
Does the Pet Calorie Needs MCP work for both dogs and cats?
It works for any pet. You just provide the weight and the specific lifestyle factors, and it gives you the daily caloric requirements.
How does the Pet Calorie Needs MCP handle different activity levels?
It uses specific multipliers for different lifestyles. You can specify if a pet is athletic, sedentary, or undergoing weight loss to get a more accurate number.
Can I use the Pet Calorie Needs MCP for a nursing pet?
Yes, it includes multipliers for lactating and pregnant states. This ensures you get the correct calorie count for those specific physiological needs.
Is the Pet Calorie Needs MCP accurate for weight loss plans?
It's designed to provide veterinary-standard calculations. It includes a specific multiplier for weight loss to help you set safe caloric targets.
What information do I need to give my agent to use the Pet Calorie Needs MCP?
You just need to tell your agent the pet's weight and some basic info about their lifestyle, like whether they are neutered or how active they are.
What is RER?
Resting Energy Requirement (RER) is the minimum amount of energy needed to maintain vital functions while the animal is at rest.
How do I know which lifestyle factor to use?
You can use the list_lifestyle_factors capability to see a complete list of available keys like 'neutered' or 'athletic'.
Does this account for different breeds?
The calculation is based on metabolic weight (kg^0.75), which is a standard veterinary approach that inherently accounts for scaling across different sizes.
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