When your dog seems off, it's hard to know whether to call the vet now, book a visit this week, or keep an eye on things. Answer a few quick questions about what you're seeing and this checker will tell you how fast to get your dog to a vet.
Symptom checker · 12 questions · about 2 min
Should I take my dog to the vet?
Answer each question based on what you see right now. The most serious signs come first, and your result is based on the most urgent answer you give.
This checker is a guide to help you decide how fast to act, not a diagnosis, so call your vet any time you're unsure.
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This checker is a guide to help you decide how fast to act, not a diagnosis, so call your vet any time you're unsure.
What you told us
Sources
- Emergency Medicine (Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital)
- Help! Is This a Pet Emergency? (AAHA)
- What Constitutes a Pet Emergency? (Ohio State University Veterinary Medical Center)
- A Twist of Fate: Gastric Dilatation-Volvulus (GDV) in Dogs (University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine)
- When to Seek Emergency Care for your Pet (University of Wisconsin School of Veterinary Medicine)
- ASPCA Animal Poison Control (ASPCA)
- Pet First Aid client brochure (AVMA)
- Diabetes in Dogs (Cornell Riney Canine Health Center)
- Cushing's Syndrome (Cornell Riney Canine Health Center)
