Illness and signs
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 catsA single vomit and repeated vomiting are different. Hairballs are not the cause of every vomit.
- Vomiting in dogsBins, sudden diet change or infection can cause vomiting. Bloody, repeated or exhausting vomiting should not wait.
- Diarrhoea in catsA 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 dogsBins, sudden food and stress are common. Bloody stool, puppies and lethargy should not wait.
- Cat not eatingIn cats, especially overweight cats, fasting risks hepatic lipidosis. Dental pain can also hide.
- Dog not eatingStress, dental pain or systemic illness can stop appetite. Puppies and small breeds are given less time.
Urgent thresholds
- When to see an emergency vetBreathing failure, collapse, trauma, uncontrolled bleeding, blocked urination, suspected poison. Stop reading and call.
- Toxic foods list: what to watch for in dogs and catsChocolate, 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 BodrumNever leave pets in cars, seek shade, and keep water handy — a few habits can save lives in summer.