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Dog

Dog Diarrhea

Loose stool is common, but dehydration and blood are urgent warning signs.

Cat

Cat Vomiting

Hairballs happen, but repeated vomiting needs same-day triage.

Dog

Dog Itching

Itching may be allergy, fleas, or skin infection and can escalate quickly.

Cat

Cat Not Eating

Cats can decline fast when appetite drops, so early action is important.

Dog

Dog Vomiting

Single episodes can be mild, but repeated vomiting can become urgent.

Cat

Cat Diarrhea

Mild diarrhea can resolve, but dehydration and blood need urgent care.

Dog

Dog Coughing

Coughing may be airway irritation, infection, or heart-related disease.

Cat

Cat Coughing

Persistent cough in cats can indicate asthma, infection, or airway irritation.

Dog

Dog Limping

Limping can be minor strain or injury that needs urgent imaging.

Cat

Cat Limping

Cats may hide pain, so limping deserves prompt evaluation.

Dog

Dog Lethargy

Low energy can signal pain, fever, dehydration, or systemic illness.

Cat

Cat Lethargy

Sudden lethargy in cats can be serious and should be triaged quickly.

Dog

Dog Seizures

Any seizure episode should be documented and triaged urgently.

Cat

Cat Seizures

Seizure activity in cats is an urgent neurologic warning sign.

Dog

Dog Breathing Fast

Fast or labored breathing can be an emergency, especially at rest.

Cat

Cat Breathing Fast

Open-mouth breathing or rapid respirations in cats needs emergency care.

Dog

Dog Ear Scratching

Ear scratching can be allergies, infection, or mites.

Cat

Cat Ear Scratching

Ear irritation in cats is often painful and may need treatment.

Dog

Dog Eye Discharge

Eye discharge can be mild irritation or a painful eye emergency.

Cat

Cat Eye Discharge

Eye discharge in cats can indicate infection, ulcers, or irritation.

Dog

Dog Scooting

Scooting often signals anal gland irritation, parasites, or skin inflammation.

Cat

Cat Scooting

Scooting in cats can be anal gland, parasite, or skin discomfort.

Dog

Dog Urinating Frequently

Frequent urination may be infection, bladder disease, or endocrine illness.

Cat

Cat Urinating Frequently

Urinary changes in cats can become life-threatening quickly.

Dog

Dog Not Eating

Reduced appetite can indicate pain, GI upset, or systemic illness.

Cat

Cat Sneezing

Sneezing can be upper respiratory infection or chronic nasal disease.

Dog

Dog Sneezing

Sneezing may be allergy, infection, or nasal irritation.

Dog

Dog Drinking More Water

Increased thirst can be linked to endocrine, kidney, or urinary disease.

Cat

Cat Drinking More Water

Increased thirst in cats may indicate kidney or endocrine disease.

Dog

Dog Blood In Stool

Blood in stool can signal colitis, parasites, or urgent GI disease.

Cat

Cat Blood In Stool

Blood in stool needs prompt triage, especially with weakness or vomiting.

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