All symptoms
Collapse, seizures or urgent symptoms
If you are reading this while it is happening, phone your vet or the nearest emergency clinic first. These guides are for deciding, and for afterwards.
This page points to vet-written guides. If a sign is sudden, severe or worsening, contact your vet rather than reading first.
Guides that cover this
Deciding between emergency care, a same-day call, and monitoring at home.
- Is my dog sick? When to call the vet or seek emergency careSymptom guide · SymptomsA vet-written guide to deciding whether your dog needs emergency care, a same-day call to your vet clinic, or close monitoring at home.
- Splenic haemangiosarcoma in dogsCondition guide · CancerA malignant cancer of the spleen that can bleed slowly or rupture suddenly. Early diagnosis and prompt care make a real difference.
- Toxic foods for dogsArticle · Nutrition & SupplementsA vet-written guide to the human foods that are toxic to dogs, including chocolate, xylitol, grapes, onions, macadamia nuts and alcohol, plus what to do in an emergency.