Skip to main content
Start triage

Start triage first, then route to emergency care.

Start symptom intake Emergency vets near you

Need urgent help? Start triage first, then route to emergency care.

Start symptom intake Emergency vets near you

Health A-Z

Common Pet Conditions

Start with a symptom, then learn what to monitor and what your vet may check.

Matching conditions
490
Showing 1–24 of 490.
Body systems in scope
20
Clinical groupings with visible condition cards right now.
Clinically reviewed
490
Conditions carrying reviewer metadata in the current results.
Specific urgency tagged
0
Cards with condition-specific same-day, urgent, or emergency routing guidance surfaced.

Veterinary professional?

Search tips

Synonyms supported: throwing up -> vomiting, itchy -> itching, inappetence -> not eating.

Start symptom intake Find a Vet Near You
Browse by common symptom
vomiting diarrhea lethargy cough itching not eating limping breathing fast seizures urinating frequently

Filters

vomiting diarrhea lethargy cough itching not eating limping breathing fast seizures urinating frequently scooting ear scratching eye discharge falls (1)
Clear all
Condition browse

490 conditions matched

Browse the likely fit first, then open the full condition page for red flags, diagnostics context, and treatment notes.

All published conditions 20 body-system lanes in the current browse scope 490 clinically reviewed

Showing 1–24 of 490. Scroll down to load more.

Dog
Illustration for Aggression (fear/resource/territorial): Ear and eye signs

Commonly discussed in Can occur across breeds depending on risk factors..

Behavioral

Aggression (fear/resource/territorial)

Common signs include Appetite or water-intake changes, Stool, vomit, or urination changes.

What to watch first
  • Appetite or water-intake changes
  • Stool, vomit, or urination changes
  • Breathing changes, cough, or effort
  • Energy, comfort, or behavior changes
Behavioral Monitor and review context Clinically reviewed Content still being expanded
Open the full page for red flags, vet check guidance, treatment context, and follow-up questions. Review condition
Dog
Illustration for Cognitive dysfunction: Whole-pet changes

Commonly discussed in Can occur across breeds depending on risk factors..

Behavioral

Cognitive dysfunction

Common signs include Appetite or water-intake changes, Stool, vomit, or urination changes.

What to watch first
  • Appetite or water-intake changes
  • Stool, vomit, or urination changes
  • Breathing changes, cough, or effort
  • Energy, comfort, or behavior changes
Behavioral Monitor and review context Clinically reviewed Content still being expanded
Open the full page for red flags, vet check guidance, treatment context, and follow-up questions. Review condition
Dog
Illustration for Compulsive disorders: Whole-pet changes

Commonly discussed in Can occur across breeds depending on risk factors..

Behavioral

Compulsive disorders

Common signs include Appetite or water-intake changes, Stool, vomit, or urination changes.

What to watch first
  • Appetite or water-intake changes
  • Stool, vomit, or urination changes
  • Breathing changes, cough, or effort
  • Energy, comfort, or behavior changes
Behavioral Monitor and review context Clinically reviewed Content still being expanded
Open the full page for red flags, vet check guidance, treatment context, and follow-up questions. Review condition
Dog
Illustration for Destructive behavior: Whole-pet changes

Commonly discussed in Can occur across breeds depending on risk factors..

Behavioral

Destructive behavior

Common signs include Appetite or water-intake changes, Stool, vomit, or urination changes.

What to watch first
  • Appetite or water-intake changes
  • Stool, vomit, or urination changes
  • Breathing changes, cough, or effort
  • Energy, comfort, or behavior changes
Behavioral Monitor and review context Clinically reviewed Content still being expanded
Open the full page for red flags, vet check guidance, treatment context, and follow-up questions. Review condition
Dog
Illustration for Generalized anxiety: Whole-pet changes

Commonly discussed in Can occur across breeds depending on risk factors..

Behavioral

Generalized anxiety

Common signs include Appetite or water-intake changes, Stool, vomit, or urination changes.

What to watch first
  • Appetite or water-intake changes
  • Stool, vomit, or urination changes
  • Breathing changes, cough, or effort
  • Energy, comfort, or behavior changes
Behavioral Monitor and review context Clinically reviewed Content still being expanded
Open the full page for red flags, vet check guidance, treatment context, and follow-up questions. Review condition
Cat
Illustration for Litter box avoidance (cats): Whole-pet changes

Commonly discussed in Can occur across breeds depending on risk factors..

Behavioral

Litter box avoidance (cats)

Common signs include Appetite or water-intake changes, Stool, vomit, or urination changes.

What to watch first
  • Appetite or water-intake changes
  • Stool, vomit, or urination changes
  • Breathing changes, cough, or effort
  • Energy, comfort, or behavior changes
Behavioral Monitor and review context Clinically reviewed Content still being expanded
Open the full page for red flags, vet check guidance, treatment context, and follow-up questions. Review condition
Dog
Illustration for Noise phobia: Whole-pet changes

Commonly discussed in Can occur across breeds depending on risk factors..

Behavioral

Noise phobia

Common signs include Appetite or water-intake changes, Stool, vomit, or urination changes.

What to watch first
  • Appetite or water-intake changes
  • Stool, vomit, or urination changes
  • Breathing changes, cough, or effort
  • Energy, comfort, or behavior changes
Behavioral Monitor and review context Clinically reviewed Content still being expanded
Open the full page for red flags, vet check guidance, treatment context, and follow-up questions. Review condition
Dog
Illustration for Separation anxiety: Whole-pet changes

Commonly discussed in Can occur across breeds depending on risk factors..

Behavioral

Separation anxiety

Common signs include Appetite or water-intake changes, Stool, vomit, or urination changes.

What to watch first
  • Appetite or water-intake changes
  • Stool, vomit, or urination changes
  • Breathing changes, cough, or effort
  • Energy, comfort, or behavior changes
Behavioral Monitor and review context Clinically reviewed Content still being expanded
Open the full page for red flags, vet check guidance, treatment context, and follow-up questions. Review condition
Dog
Illustration for Sleep disturbances: Whole-pet changes

Commonly discussed in Can occur across breeds depending on risk factors..

Behavioral

Sleep disturbances

Common signs include Appetite or water-intake changes, Stool, vomit, or urination changes.

What to watch first
  • Appetite or water-intake changes
  • Stool, vomit, or urination changes
  • Breathing changes, cough, or effort
  • Energy, comfort, or behavior changes
Behavioral Monitor and review context Clinically reviewed Content still being expanded
Open the full page for red flags, vet check guidance, treatment context, and follow-up questions. Review condition
Cat
Illustration for Spraying/marking (cats): Whole-pet changes

Commonly discussed in Can occur across breeds depending on risk factors..

Behavioral

Spraying/marking (cats)

Common signs include Appetite or water-intake changes, Stool, vomit, or urination changes.

What to watch first
  • Appetite or water-intake changes
  • Stool, vomit, or urination changes
  • Breathing changes, cough, or effort
  • Energy, comfort, or behavior changes
Behavioral Monitor and review context Clinically reviewed Content still being expanded
Open the full page for red flags, vet check guidance, treatment context, and follow-up questions. Review condition
Dog
Illustration for Anemia-related cardiac decompensation: Whole-pet changes

Commonly discussed in Can occur across breeds depending on risk factors..

Cardiovascular

Anemia-related cardiac decompensation

Common signs include Appetite or water-intake changes, Stool, vomit, or urination changes.

What to watch first
  • Appetite or water-intake changes
  • Stool, vomit, or urination changes
  • Breathing changes, cough, or effort
  • Energy, comfort, or behavior changes
Cardiovascular Monitor and review context Clinically reviewed Content still being expanded
Open the full page for red flags, vet check guidance, treatment context, and follow-up questions. Review condition
Dog
Illustration for Arrhythmias (atrial fibrillation, ventricular ectopy): Whole-pet changes

Commonly discussed in Can occur across breeds depending on risk factors..

Cardiovascular

Arrhythmias (atrial fibrillation, ventricular ectopy)

Common signs include Appetite or water-intake changes, Stool, vomit, or urination changes.

What to watch first
  • Appetite or water-intake changes
  • Stool, vomit, or urination changes
  • Breathing changes, cough, or effort
  • Energy, comfort, or behavior changes
Cardiovascular Monitor and review context Clinically reviewed Content still being expanded
Open the full page for red flags, vet check guidance, treatment context, and follow-up questions. Review condition
Dog
Illustration for Congenital heart disease (PDA, subaortic stenosis, pulmonic stenosis, VSD/ASD): Ear and eye signs

Commonly discussed in Can occur across breeds depending on risk factors..

Cardiovascular

Congenital heart disease (PDA, subaortic stenosis, pulmonic stenosis, VSD/ASD)

Common signs include subaortic stenosis, pulmonic stenosis.

What to watch first
  • subaortic stenosis
  • pulmonic stenosis
  • Appetite or water-intake changes
  • Stool, vomit, or urination changes
Cardiovascular Monitor and review context Clinically reviewed Content still being expanded
Open the full page for red flags, vet check guidance, treatment context, and follow-up questions. Review condition
Dog
Illustration for Congestive heart failure: Ear and eye signs

Commonly discussed in Can occur across breeds depending on risk factors..

Cardiovascular

Congestive heart failure

Common signs include Appetite or water-intake changes, Stool, vomit, or urination changes.

What to watch first
  • Appetite or water-intake changes
  • Stool, vomit, or urination changes
  • Breathing changes, cough, or effort
  • Energy, comfort, or behavior changes
Cardiovascular Monitor and review context Clinically reviewed Content still being expanded
Open the full page for red flags, vet check guidance, treatment context, and follow-up questions. Review condition
Dog
Illustration for Degenerative mitral valve disease: Whole-pet changes

Commonly discussed in Can occur across breeds depending on risk factors..

Cardiovascular

Degenerative mitral valve disease

Common signs include Appetite or water-intake changes, Stool, vomit, or urination changes.

What to watch first
  • Appetite or water-intake changes
  • Stool, vomit, or urination changes
  • Breathing changes, cough, or effort
  • Energy, comfort, or behavior changes
Cardiovascular Monitor and review context Clinically reviewed Content still being expanded
Open the full page for red flags, vet check guidance, treatment context, and follow-up questions. Review condition
Dog
Illustration for Dilated cardiomyopathy (dogs): Whole-pet changes

Commonly discussed in Can occur across breeds depending on risk factors..

Cardiovascular

Dilated cardiomyopathy (dogs)

Common signs include Appetite or water-intake changes, Stool, vomit, or urination changes.

What to watch first
  • Appetite or water-intake changes
  • Stool, vomit, or urination changes
  • Breathing changes, cough, or effort
  • Energy, comfort, or behavior changes
Cardiovascular Monitor and review context Clinically reviewed Content still being expanded
Open the full page for red flags, vet check guidance, treatment context, and follow-up questions. Review condition
Dog
Illustration for Endocarditis: Whole-pet changes

Commonly discussed in Can occur across breeds depending on risk factors..

Cardiovascular

Endocarditis

Common signs include Appetite or water-intake changes, Stool, vomit, or urination changes.

What to watch first
  • Appetite or water-intake changes
  • Stool, vomit, or urination changes
  • Breathing changes, cough, or effort
  • Energy, comfort, or behavior changes
Cardiovascular Monitor and review context Clinically reviewed Content still being expanded
Open the full page for red flags, vet check guidance, treatment context, and follow-up questions. Review condition
Dog
Illustration for Heart murmur: Ear and eye signs

Commonly discussed in Can occur across breeds depending on risk factors..

Cardiovascular

Heart murmur

Common signs include Appetite or water-intake changes, Stool, vomit, or urination changes.

What to watch first
  • Appetite or water-intake changes
  • Stool, vomit, or urination changes
  • Breathing changes, cough, or effort
  • Energy, comfort, or behavior changes
Cardiovascular Monitor and review context Clinically reviewed Content still being expanded
Open the full page for red flags, vet check guidance, treatment context, and follow-up questions. Review condition
Cat
Illustration for Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM): Whole-pet changes

Commonly discussed in Can occur across breeds depending on risk factors..

Cardiovascular

Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)

Common signs include Appetite or water-intake changes, Stool, vomit, or urination changes.

What to watch first
  • Appetite or water-intake changes
  • Stool, vomit, or urination changes
  • Breathing changes, cough, or effort
  • Energy, comfort, or behavior changes
Cardiovascular Monitor and review context Clinically reviewed Content still being expanded
Open the full page for red flags, vet check guidance, treatment context, and follow-up questions. Review condition
Dog
Illustration for Pericardial effusion / tamponade: Whole-pet changes

Commonly discussed in Can occur across breeds depending on risk factors..

Cardiovascular

Pericardial effusion / tamponade

Common signs include Appetite or water-intake changes, Stool, vomit, or urination changes.

What to watch first
  • Appetite or water-intake changes
  • Stool, vomit, or urination changes
  • Breathing changes, cough, or effort
  • Energy, comfort, or behavior changes
Cardiovascular Monitor and review context Clinically reviewed Content still being expanded
Open the full page for red flags, vet check guidance, treatment context, and follow-up questions. Review condition
Dog
Illustration for Pulmonary hypertension: Whole-pet changes

Commonly discussed in Can occur across breeds depending on risk factors..

Cardiovascular

Pulmonary hypertension

Common signs include Appetite or water-intake changes, Stool, vomit, or urination changes.

What to watch first
  • Appetite or water-intake changes
  • Stool, vomit, or urination changes
  • Breathing changes, cough, or effort
  • Energy, comfort, or behavior changes
Cardiovascular Monitor and review context Clinically reviewed Content still being expanded
Open the full page for red flags, vet check guidance, treatment context, and follow-up questions. Review condition
Cat
Illustration for Restrictive cardiomyopathy (cats): Whole-pet changes

Commonly discussed in Can occur across breeds depending on risk factors..

Cardiovascular

Restrictive cardiomyopathy (cats)

Common signs include Appetite or water-intake changes, Stool, vomit, or urination changes.

What to watch first
  • Appetite or water-intake changes
  • Stool, vomit, or urination changes
  • Breathing changes, cough, or effort
  • Energy, comfort, or behavior changes
Cardiovascular Monitor and review context Clinically reviewed Content still being expanded
Open the full page for red flags, vet check guidance, treatment context, and follow-up questions. Review condition
Dog
Illustration for Systemic hypertension: Whole-pet changes

Commonly discussed in Can occur across breeds depending on risk factors..

Cardiovascular

Systemic hypertension

Common signs include Appetite or water-intake changes, Stool, vomit, or urination changes.

What to watch first
  • Appetite or water-intake changes
  • Stool, vomit, or urination changes
  • Breathing changes, cough, or effort
  • Energy, comfort, or behavior changes
Cardiovascular Monitor and review context Clinically reviewed Content still being expanded
Open the full page for red flags, vet check guidance, treatment context, and follow-up questions. Review condition
Cat
Illustration for Thromboembolism (esp. feline aortic thromboembolism): Whole-pet changes

Commonly discussed in Can occur across breeds depending on risk factors..

Cardiovascular

Thromboembolism (esp. feline aortic thromboembolism)

Common signs include Appetite or water-intake changes, Stool, vomit, or urination changes.

What to watch first
  • Appetite or water-intake changes
  • Stool, vomit, or urination changes
  • Breathing changes, cough, or effort
  • Energy, comfort, or behavior changes
Cardiovascular Monitor and review context Clinically reviewed Content still being expanded
Open the full page for red flags, vet check guidance, treatment context, and follow-up questions. Review condition
Start symptom intake