Tick what you've noticed to see how quickly your pet should see a vet. This is guidance, not a diagnosis β if you're worried, call your vet.
Call a vet now for trouble breathing, collapse, seizures, inability to urinate, severe bleeding or possible poisoning. Do not wait to finish this checklist.
Emergency help & poison hotlines β PetDog Cat Other pet AgeUnder 6 months Adult Senior (over ~8 years) How long?Today 1β2 days More than 2 days Severe signs Struggling to breathe, blue/grey gums, choking Collapsed, can't stand, or unresponsive Seizure lasting > 3 min, or several in a day Heavy bleeding that doesn't stop within 5 min Swollen, hard belly with retching but nothing comes up Straining to pee with little or no urine Ate something poisonous (chocolate, grapes, xylitol, medicines, antifreeze, liliesβ¦) Hit by a car, fall, or other major injury Heavy panting, drooling or collapse after heat exposure Crying out, severe pain, or can't move hind legs Eye injury, bulging eye, or sudden blindness In labour > 2 h straining without a puppy/kitten
Worrying signs Vomiting or diarrhoea with blood Vomiting or diarrhoea more than 2β3 times in 24 h Not eating for over 24 h (cats) or 48 h (dogs) Very lethargic or hiding more than usual Limping but still bearing some weight Sudden facial swelling or hives Drinking or peeing much more than usual
Mild signs Coughing Vomited once, otherwise bright Soft stool, otherwise normal Scratching, licking or ear shaking Sneezing or mild runny eyes