Dog not eating
Skipped one meal but still lively? Keep watching. Not eating for over 24 hours, or lethargic too? See the vet.
Pet health care when they're not themselves
Eating less, unusually quiet or scratching nonstop? Start by noting what you see, check their history, then decide whether to keep watching or see the vet.
Dog and cat symptoms that need a vet right away
If you see any of these, don't wait. Call your nearest clinic or animal hospital and go now.
Trouble breathing or unusual panting
Pale or purple gums or tongue
Seizures, collapse or can't stand up
Vomiting or passing blood
May have eaten poison, human medicine or something dangerous
Serious injury or bleeding that won't stop
Hard, swollen belly, retching with nothing coming up
Can't pee (especially male cats)
Symptoms owners ask about most
If it's not in the red box, see which ones you can watch and which need the vet
Cat vomiting
An occasional hairball is normal. Vomiting several times in one day, or with blood? See the vet.
Diarrhea
Loose stool once or twice but still eating and drinking? Keep watching. With blood, or lasting over a day? See the vet.
Scratching nonstop
Often fleas, ticks or skin allergies. Red skin, sores or patchy hair loss? See the vet.
Lethargic, not playing
Lethargic and not eating, feverish or breathing fast? See the vet today.
Coughing or sneezing
The odd sneeze is normal. Coughing for several days or trouble breathing? See the vet.
This is general guidance only and does not replace a vet exam.
Noticed something different?
Note it before you forget
Small symptoms are easy to forget after a few days. Note what you saw and when it started. Your vet will always ask.
Ask P'Cool freePuff's symptom log
First noticed 7 Oct
Tick what you see
Lethargic, not playing or hiding
Eating less, sleeping more or unusual toilet habits
Weight loss or limping
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Not sure if they need the vet?
Ask P'Cool first or go straight to the vet, depending on their symptoms
Not sure yet
Ask P'Cool first
Describe the symptoms. P'Cool helps you decide whether to keep watching or see the vet.
Ask P'Cool, 10 questions free ↗Not getting better, or you're worried
See the vet
The vet is the best place. Open the history in the app and show them.
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P'Cool gives an initial assessment only and does not replace a vet exam.
Vet
Any drug allergies?
From the Pettagu app
No known drug allergies
Vet
When was the last vaccine?
From the Pettagu app
Combination vaccine, 12 Aug 2026
Vet
Has this happened before?
From the Pettagu app
Ate less for 2 days in July
The vet asks,
you have the answer
No need to think back. Show the app and your vet can assess faster.
See how to keep records in the app →
Routine care, without remembering it all
Even when they're well, there are 4 things to do regularly. Add them to the app and let it remember for you.
Every month
Flea & tick
Most are spot-on or chewable, once a month depending on the product
App reminds you
Every 3 months
Deworming
Or as your vet advises
Log it in the app
Once a year
Health check
Senior pets should have a check-up twice a year
Log it in the app
See if your pet is a senior yet →
