Eye Emergency Triage
Your dog or cat has a sore, red, cloudy or suddenly different eye, or seems to be losing their sight, and you are not sure how worried to be. This quick, vet-built check screens first for the genuine emergencies, then tells you whether to go now, book today, book a routine appointment, or watch safely at home. It is a guide to help you act, not a diagnosis, and it never replaces your vet.
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Is your pet a dog or a cat?
Some of the advice differs between the two.
Sudden vision loss, or a red and painful eye, is an emergency. Call a vet now.
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The check tells you how urgent things are. These guides go deeper on what eye problems mean and what to do: