What is wrong with my pet?

• Bad breath in dogs and cats Bad breath is most often dental disease, which affects most dogs and cats over three. It isn’t urgent, but it is painful… Often fine to watch at homeDogs and cats
• Bloated stomach in dogs A swollen, tight belly with unproductive retching can mean gastric dilatation-volvulus — the stomach fills with gas and twists. It is one… Emergency — go nowDogs
• Blood in dog poo A streak of fresh red blood in an otherwise well dog often comes from an irritated large bowel. Large amounts of blood,… See a vet within 24 hoursDogs
• Blood in urine Blood in the urine should be checked by a vet within a day. It is often a bladder infection or inflammation, but… See a vet within 24 hoursDogs and cats
• Cat breathing with mouth open Cats rarely pant. Apart from a brief pant after very hard play or a stressful car journey that stops within a minute… Emergency — go nowCats
• Cat coughing A cat crouching low with neck stretched out and coughing is often mistaken for a hairball. Repeated coughing without bringing anything up… See a vet within 24 hoursCats
• Cat diarrhoea Diarrhoea for a day in a bright, eating cat often settles on its own. Diarrhoea for more than a day or two,… See a vet within 24 hoursCats
• Cat drooling Some cats drool when they are blissfully happy and kneading. Drooling with pawing at the mouth, bad breath, not eating or foaming… See a vet within 24 hoursCats
• Cat losing weight Unintended weight loss is one of the most important early signs of illness in cats, especially older cats. A cat losing weight… See a vet within 24 hoursCats
• Cat not eating A cat that has not eaten for 24 hours should see a vet. Cats that stop eating can develop a serious liver… See a vet within 24 hoursCats
• Cat overgrooming A cat who licks or pulls out fur, often leaving a bald belly or inner thighs, usually has itchy skin, pain or… Often fine to watch at homeCats
• Cat sneezing Occasional sneezing is normal. Sneezing with runny eyes and nose is usually a viral "cat flu", which most adult cats recover from… Often fine to watch at homeCats
• Cat straining to pee A cat that is straining in the litter tray and producing little or no urine may have a blocked urethra. It is… Emergency — go nowCats
• Cat vomiting Occasional vomiting of a hairball or a meal eaten too fast is common. Vomiting more than once or twice a month, vomiting… See a vet within 24 hoursCats
• Cat vomiting hairballs An occasional hairball is normal for many cats. Frequent hairballs, repeated retching without producing one, or vomiting with lethargy or loss of… Often fine to watch at homeCats
• Constipation in dogs and cats Going a day without a stool is rarely a problem. See a vet if your pet hasn’t passed a stool in two… Often fine to watch at homeDogs and cats
• Diarrhoea in dogs Short episodes of diarrhoea in a dog that is otherwise well usually settle in a day or two with a bland diet.… Often fine to watch at homeDogs
• Dog collapse A dog that collapses — even if they get up a few seconds later — needs to see a vet straight away.… Emergency — go nowDogs
• Dog coughing A honking cough in an otherwise bright dog is often kennel cough, which usually clears in one to three weeks. Coughing with… Often fine to watch at homeDogs
• Dog hair loss Some shedding is normal, but bald patches, thinning fur, or hair loss with itching, redness or scaling isn’t. It’s rarely urgent, but… Often fine to watch at homeDogs
• Dog itching and scratching Constant scratching, licking or chewing usually means fleas, an allergy or a skin infection. It is rarely urgent, but itching that lasts… Often fine to watch at homeDogs
• Dog lethargic A dog who is more tired than usual for a day after a big walk is usually fine. Lethargy lasting more than… See a vet within 24 hoursDogs
• Dog limping Mild limping that improves over a day or two with rest is often a sprain or a sore pad. A dog that… Often fine to watch at homeDogs
• Dog not eating A healthy dog skipping one meal is usually nothing to worry about. A dog that refuses food for more than 24 hours,… See a vet within 24 hoursDogs
• Dog panting a lot Panting is normal after exercise, in heat or with excitement. Heavy panting at rest, at night, or with restlessness can mean pain,… See a vet within 24 hoursDogs
• Dog scooting A dog dragging their bottom along the floor usually has itchy or full anal glands. It isn’t urgent, but scooting that continues,… Often fine to watch at homeDogs
• Dog shaking or trembling Dogs shake when cold, excited or frightened. Shaking with other signs — vomiting, weakness, pain, wobbliness — or trembling that doesn’t stop,… See a vet within 24 hoursDogs
• Dog vomiting A single bout of vomiting in an otherwise bright dog is common and often settles within a day. Repeated vomiting, blood, a… Often fine to watch at homeDogs
• Dog wobbly or off balance A dog that suddenly stumbles, tilts the head, walks in circles or looks drunk needs a vet the same day. Causes range… Emergency — go nowDogs
• Ear infection in dogs Head shaking, scratching at an ear, a smell or discharge usually mean an ear infection. See a vet within a day or… See a vet within 24 hoursDogs
• Excessive thirst in dogs and cats A pet that suddenly drinks and urinates much more than usual should see a vet within a day or two. It is… See a vet within 24 hoursDogs and cats
• Fast breathing at rest Fast or effortful breathing while resting is an emergency, and so is any open-mouth breathing in a cat. Go to a vet… Emergency — go nowDogs and cats
• Heatstroke in dogs Heavy panting, drooling, wobbliness or collapse in warm weather can be heatstroke. Start cooling your dog with cool (not ice-cold) water and… Emergency — go nowDogs
• Lumps and bumps Most lumps are harmless, but you can’t tell by feel. Any new lump, or one that is growing or changing, should be… See a vet within 24 hoursDogs and cats
• Pale gums Healthy gums are bubble-gum pink. Pale, white or grey gums can mean blood loss, shock or severe anaemia, and are an emergency… Emergency — go nowDogs and cats
• Red or cloudy eye A red, squinting, cloudy or weeping eye should be seen by a vet within a day. Eyes deteriorate quickly, and ulcers and… See a vet within 24 hoursDogs and cats
• Reverse sneezing in dogs Reverse sneezing — loud, honking snorts while the dog stands still with neck stretched — looks alarming but is usually harmless and… Often fine to watch at homeDogs
• Seizures in dogs and cats A seizure lasting more than five minutes, or several close together, is an emergency. After a single short seizure, keep your pet… Emergency — go nowDogs and cats

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