Illness and signs
A sign is not a diagnosis. These pages are about urgency and useful notes for an exam — not a catalogue of every disease.
Digestion and appetite
Vomiting in cats
A single vomit and repeated vomiting are different. Hairballs are not the cause of every vomit.
Vomiting in dogs
Bins, sudden diet change or infection can cause vomiting. Bloody, repeated or exhausting vomiting should not wait.
Diarrhoea in cats
A single softer stool is not always illness. Watery, bloody or days-long diarrhoea — especially in a kitten — is not a wait-and-see job. Do not give human or dog medicine.
Diarrhoea in dogs
Bins, sudden food and stress are common. Bloody stool, puppies and lethargy should not wait.
Cat not eating
In cats, especially overweight cats, fasting risks hepatic lipidosis. Dental pain can also hide.
Dog not eating
Stress, dental pain or systemic illness can stop appetite. Puppies and small breeds are given less time.
Urgent thresholds
When to see an emergency vet
Breathing failure, collapse, trauma, uncontrolled bleeding, blocked urination, suspected poison. Stop reading and call.
Toxic foods list: what to watch for in dogs and cats
Chocolate, grapes, onion… A small “treat” from the table can be risky. A short list and what to do.
Heatstroke in summer: what to watch for in Bodrum
Never leave pets in cars, seek shade, and keep water handy — a few habits can save lives in summer.
