Vomiting & Diarrhoea Triage

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 screens first for the genuine emergencies, then tells you whether to go now, book soon, 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?

A couple of the red flags differ between the two.

If in doubt, call a vet now.

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The check tells you how urgent things are. These guides go deeper on what is going on and how to look after a poorly tummy properly: