⚡ Free Tool

Pet Symptom Checker

Select your pet's symptoms and get instant urgency assessment — from monitor at home to emergency vet now

🆓 100% Free — no signup
📊 Data: ASPCA, Merck Vet Manual
📅 Updated Mar 2026

🩺 Select Symptoms

Tap all symptoms your pet is showing — we’ll assess urgency and possible causes

How to Use This Symptom Checker

Select all symptoms your pet is currently showing. The checker will assess urgency — from “monitor at home” to “emergency vet now” — and list the most likely causes.

When to Go to Emergency Vet Immediately

  • Difficulty breathing — open-mouth breathing in cats is always an emergency
  • Pale, white or blue gums — sign of shock or severe anaemia
  • Bloated abdomen — especially in large dogs, could be life-threatening GDV
  • Seizures or collapse — any loss of consciousness requires immediate care
  • Straining to urinate with no output — urinary blockage, fatal within hours in cats
  • Suspected poisoning — don’t wait for symptoms to worsen

ASPCA Poison Control Hotline

If your pet has eaten something toxic: (888) 426-4435 — available 24/7.

Disclaimer

This tool provides general guidance only and cannot diagnose your pet. Always contact a licensed veterinarian if you are concerned about your pet’s health.