Rule-based triage

Dog Symptom Checker

Answer a short set of safety questions, identify emergency red flags, and prepare a concise summary for your veterinarian. This tool does not diagnose your dog or prescribe treatment.

Veterinary consultation scene with a calm dog and cat
Designed to help you organize observations before you call a clinic.

Emergency red flags

Conservative guidance for US pet owners preparing to contact care.

Vet-call summary

Conservative guidance for US pet owners preparing to contact care.

No diagnosis claims

Conservative guidance for US pet owners preparing to contact care.

Emergency warning signs

If any of these signs are present, contact an emergency veterinarian, the nearest emergency hospital, or a veterinary poison hotline now.

  • Trouble breathing, blue or pale gums, collapse, or seizure.
  • Suspected toxin exposure, unsafe food, medication, chemical, or foreign object.
  • Blood in vomit, stool, or urine.
  • Bloated abdomen, repeated vomiting, severe lethargy, or unable to urinate.

Symptom triage

Answer the red-flag questions

Select a symptom to begin. The checker uses static rules and does not diagnose your pet.