Vomiting & Diarrhoea Red-Flag Check

Your dog or cat is being sick, has diarrhoea or is off colour, and you are not sure how worried to be? This quick, vet-built check walks you through the red-flag signs vets look for first in a digestive emergency, so you know what to tell your practice when you ring. It is a guide to the signs, not a diagnosis, and it cannot examine your pet. Only your vet can tell you your pet is okay.

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Is your pet a dog or a cat?

A couple of the red flags differ between the two.

If in doubt, call a vet now.

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