Pet-parent tools
Peace of mind, between visits.
Symptom checker
Is it an emergency?
Your guidance appears here.
Pick your animal and tick the signs you notice. We'll tell you whether to call now, call today, or book a regular visit.
This checker offers general guidance only and isn't a diagnosis. When in doubt, call us. We would always rather hear from you.
Toxic food & plant lookup
Toxic or safe?
Chocolate
Toxicdogs · cats
Theobromine affects the heart and nervous system. Dark and baking chocolate are the most dangerous.
Grapes & raisins
Toxicdogs · cats
Can cause sudden kidney failure, and even small amounts in some dogs.
Xylitol
Toxicdogs
Found in sugar-free gum, candy and some peanut butters. Causes a rapid blood-sugar crash and liver damage.
Onions & garlic
Toxicdogs · cats · horses · livestock
Damages red blood cells. Raw, cooked and powdered forms are all a risk.
Macadamia nuts
Toxicdogs
Causes weakness, tremors and fever in dogs.
Alcohol
Toxicdogs · cats · horses · livestock
Small amounts can be serious. Raw yeast dough also produces alcohol in the stomach.
Caffeine
Toxicdogs · cats · horses
Raises heart rate and can trigger tremors and seizures.
Avocado
Use cautionhorses · livestock
Persin is especially toxic to horses, goats and sheep. Dogs and cats are mainly at risk from the pit.
Cooked bones
Use cautiondogs · cats
Can splinter and cause choking or intestinal blockage.
Lilies
Toxiccats
Extremely dangerous to cats. Pollen, leaves or vase water can cause kidney failure.
Sago palm
Toxicdogs · cats · horses · livestock
All parts are toxic, especially seeds. Causes liver failure.
Oleander
Toxicdogs · cats · horses · livestock
Affects the heart. Even dried leaves in hay are dangerous to horses and cattle.
Yew
Toxicdogs · cats · horses · livestock
A common landscape shrub that can kill horses and cattle within hours. Never feed hedge clippings.
Red maple leaves
Toxichorses
Wilted or dried leaves destroy red blood cells in horses.
Tulips & daffodils
Use cautiondogs · cats
Bulbs are the most toxic part and can cause vomiting and drooling.
Azalea & rhododendron
Toxicdogs · cats · horses · livestock
Causes vomiting, weakness and heart problems.
Blister beetles in alfalfa
Toxichorses · livestock
Beetles crushed in baled alfalfa release cantharidin, which can be fatal to horses.
Sorghum & sudangrass (frosted or drought-stressed)
Toxiclivestock · horses
Can contain prussic acid (cyanide) or high nitrates after frost or drought.
Ionophore feeds
Toxichorses · dogs
Cattle feeds with monensin are deadly to horses and dogs, so store separately.
Antifreeze
Toxicdogs · cats · horses · livestock
Sweet-tasting and lethal in small amounts. Treatment must start within hours.
Rat & mouse bait
Toxicdogs · cats · horses · livestock
Different baits cause bleeding, brain swelling or kidney failure. Bring the packaging.
Ibuprofen & naproxen
Toxicdogs · cats
Causes stomach ulcers and kidney damage. Never give human pain relievers without asking us.
Acetaminophen
Toxiccats · dogs
A single tablet can be fatal to a cat.
Permethrin dog flea products
Toxiccats
Dog flea treatments containing permethrin can cause tremors and seizures in cats.
Carrots
Generally safedogs · cats · horses · livestock
A crunchy, low-calorie treat. Cut into pieces to prevent choking.
Plain pumpkin
Generally safedogs · cats
Plain canned pumpkin (not pie filling) is fine in small amounts.
Blueberries
Generally safedogs · cats
A healthy, antioxidant-rich snack in moderation.
Apples (no core or seeds)
Generally safedogs · horses · livestock
Remove the core and seeds. Horses love them, but keep it to a few slices at a time.
Plain cooked chicken
Generally safedogs · cats
Boneless, skinless and unseasoned is a good bland-diet option.
Green beans
Generally safedogs
Plain, unsalted green beans are a filling, low-calorie treat.
Wellness timeline
What care comes next?
- 01
6 to 8 weeks
First visit
- Nose-to-tail exam
- First distemper/parvo (DHPP) vaccine
- Deworming
- Nutrition & crate-training tips
- 02
10 to 12 weeks
Booster #2
- DHPP booster
- Leptospirosis & Bordetella if lifestyle calls for it
- Start heartworm & flea/tick prevention
- 03
14 to 16 weeks
Final puppy series
- DHPP booster
- Rabies vaccine
- Microchip if not done
- Socialization check-in
- 04
5 to 12 months
Spay or neuter
- Timing depends on size and breed
- Pre-anesthetic bloodwork
- Discuss adult diet transition
General guidance only. Your veterinarian will tailor vaccines and timing to your animal's lifestyle, health and local requirements.
Pet age calculator
How old are they, really?
Size
In human years
≈44
adult
Yearly exam plus baseline bloodwork so we can spot changes early.
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