Find your dog’s symptom, understand the likely causes and see how urgent it is. Each guide explains what to watch for at home and when your dog needs a vet.
If any of these apply, call your vet or the nearest emergency clinic now.
Vomiting, diarrhea, appetite changes and things your dog shouldn’t have eaten. Repeated vomiting, blood, or a swollen belly needs a vet the same day.
Coughing, sneezing, nosebleeds and fast or heavy breathing. Labored breathing or pale, blue-gray gums is an emergency.
Itching, paw licking, hair loss, ear problems and parasites such as fleas, ticks, mites and worms.
Limping, joint pain, seizures, tremors, head tilting, sleeping too much and sudden changes in behavior.
Eye discharge or swelling, gum color changes, teeth problems, bad breath and loss of sight or hearing.
Drinking or peeing more or less than usual, and blood in the urine. A dog that strains but can’t pee needs a vet today.
Signs of diabetes, kidney, heart and hormonal disease, infections like parvo and distemper, plus lumps, swelling and weight loss.
Pregnancy, labor and newborn care, and the symptoms that matter most in young puppies.
Problems that are more common in specific breeds, from French Bulldogs and Boxers to German Shepherds and Golden Retrievers.
Describe what you’re seeing and Veterinary AI will help you judge how urgent it is and what to do next, any time of day.
This guide is for information only and doesn’t replace an exam by a veterinarian. If your dog seems seriously unwell, contact a vet or emergency clinic right away.
