{"list":"dogs","app":"https://mydogexplains.vercel.app/","ui":{"pickH":"What is your dog doing?","pickNote":"Pick one. Urgency level in under a minute, checked against AVMA, ASPCA, VCA and AKC. No email needed.","back":"Other sign","flagsNote":"Tick everything that is true right now. <b>Not sure? Tick it.</b>","showResult":"Show my result","chip":{"EMERGENCY":"Vet now","VET":"Vet in 24 to 48 hours","WATCH":"Watch and log"},"poison":"Poison emergency lines (a fee may apply):","emergency":"Call your vet or the nearest emergency animal hospital now.","why":"Why this level","says":"What your dog would tell you","log":"Write this down for your vet","televetH":"Can't get to your vet soon?","televetBtn":"Talk to a vet online at {name}","televetFine":"An online visit does not replace an exam when your dog needs one.","pickBtn":"Check price on Amazon","pickFine":"We may earn a commission if you buy, at no extra cost to you. It never changes the level we show.","mailH":"Keep this for the vet visit","mailNote":"We'll email the printable checklist: all 25 signs by urgency level, plus the free 7-day calmer dog plan.","mailPh":"your@email.com","mailAria":"Your email","mailConsent":"Yes, send me the checklist and short emails from My Dog Explains. Unsubscribe in one click.","mailBtn":"Email me the checklist","mailDoneH":"On its way","mailDoneNote":"Check your email in a minute.","trackH":"Track it day by day","trackP":"Our free app keeps a symptom diary, weight and reminders, and builds a one-page report for your vet.","appLink":"Open the free app","sources":"Sources:","disclaimer":"This is general information, not a diagnosis and not veterinary advice. If you are worried, call your vet.","again":"Check another sign"},"levels":{"EMERGENCY":{"label":"EMERGENCY now","action":"Call your vet or the nearest emergency vet clinic now. 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Vomiting is a sign, not a diagnosis, so what matters is how often it happens and how I act in between.","log":["Time of each vomit","What it looked like (food, foam, bile, blood)","Did I drink and keep water down?","Anything I could have eaten"],"sources":["vca_vomiting","merck_vomiting"],"pick":{"when":"If it happens right after meals","name":"Outward Hound Fun Feeder Slo Bowl","body":"Ridges make a fast eater slow down. Gulping food is a common reason it comes back up.","url":"https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00L3O4JI6?tag=guidesdaily03-20"}},{"id":"diarrhea","icon":"💩","title":"Diarrhea","base":"WATCH","flags":[{"id":"d_black","text":"Black, tarry poop, or a lot of blood (looks like raspberry jam)","level":"EMERGENCY","src":"vca_hge"},{"id":"d_toxin","text":"May have eaten something toxic or an object","level":"EMERGENCY","src":"vca_foreign_body","toxin":true},{"id":"d_vomit","text":"Also vomiting, or won’t drink","level":"VET","src":"vca_diarrhea"},{"id":"d_streaks","text":"Streaks of red blood or a lot of mucus","level":"VET","src":"vca_diarrhea"},{"id":"d_long","text":"Has lasted more than 24–48 hours","level":"VET","src":"vca_diarrhea"},{"id":"d_risk","text":"Is a puppy under 6 months, a senior, or has a known health condition","level":"VET","src":"vca_diarrhea"},{"id":"d_strain","text":"Straining hard but little or nothing comes out","level":"VET","src":"vca_diarrhea"}],"says":"My gut is sensitive. A new food, a stolen snack or stress can make my poop loose. What you see in it, how long it lasts and whether I still eat and drink tell the real story.","log":["How many times and when","Color and consistency (a photo helps your vet)","Blood or mucus?","Food changes or treats in the last 2 days"],"sources":["vca_diarrhea"]},{"id":"itch_paws","icon":"🐾","title":"Itching or licking paws","base":"WATCH","flags":[{"id":"i_swelling","text":"Sudden swelling of the face or muzzle, or hives all over","level":"EMERGENCY","src":"vca_allergic_reaction"},{"id":"i_wound","text":"Open sores, bleeding, pus, swelling or a bad smell","level":"VET","src":"vca_atopic"},{"id":"i_nonstop","text":"Scratching or licking so much it disturbs sleep or eating","level":"VET","src":"akc_paw_licking"},{"id":"i_limp","text":"Limping, or won’t put weight on the paw","level":"VET","src":"vca_lameness"},{"id":"i_hair","text":"Patches of hair loss, or red, scaly or darkened skin","level":"VET","src":"vca_atopic"},{"id":"i_long","text":"Has lasted more than 1–2 weeks","level":"VET","src":"vca_atopic"}],"says":"A little lick after a walk is how I clean up. Non-stop licking or scratching is me telling you something bugs my skin — like allergies, parasites or a sore spot. I can’t tell which, but your vet can.","log":["Which paws or body areas","When it’s worst (after walks, at night, after meals)","Redness, smell or hair loss (photo)","New food, shampoo or cleaning products"],"sources":["vca_atopic","akc_paw_licking"],"pick":{"when":"After walks","name":"earthbath Hypo-Allergenic Grooming Wipes","body":"Fragrance-free wipes. Wiping paws after a walk removes pollen and grit that many dogs lick at.","url":"https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000WFIVSQ?tag=guidesdaily03-20"}},{"id":"limping","icon":"🦴","title":"Limping","base":"WATCH","flags":[{"id":"l_trauma","text":"Hit by a car, fell from a height, or was attacked by another animal","level":"EMERGENCY","src":"avma_emergency"},{"id":"l_fracture","text":"Leg looks broken, dangling or bent at an odd angle, or there’s a deep wound","level":"EMERGENCY","src":"vca_lameness"},{"id":"l_back","text":"Sudden weakness, wobbling or dragging of the back legs","level":"EMERGENCY","src":"vca_ivdd"},{"id":"l_noweight","text":"Won’t put any weight on the leg","level":"VET","src":"akc_limping"},{"id":"l_swollen","text":"A joint or the leg is swollen or feels hot","level":"VET","src":"vca_lameness"},{"id":"l_long","text":"Limping has lasted more than 24–48 hours, or keeps coming back","level":"VET","src":"akc_limping"}],"says":"I might have stepped on something, twisted a toe or overdone the zoomies. I’m good at hiding pain, so a limp means it hurts at least a bit. Check my paw gently and keep me calm.","log":["Which leg, and since when","Worse after rest or after exercise?","Anything stuck in the paw or between toes?","A short video of me walking"],"sources":["vca_lameness","akc_limping"]},{"id":"cough","icon":"😮‍💨","title":"Coughing","base":"WATCH","flags":[{"id":"c_fastbreath","text":"Breathing fast or hard while resting or asleep","level":"EMERGENCY","src":"vca_cough"},{"id":"c_blood","text":"Coughing up blood","level":"EMERGENCY","src":"vca_cough"},{"id":"c_choke","text":"Gagging or pawing at the mouth as if something is stuck","level":"EMERGENCY","src":"avma_emergency"},{"id":"c_sick","text":"Also tired, not eating, or has a runny nose or eyes","level":"VET","src":"akc_kennel_cough"},{"id":"c_risk","text":"Is a puppy, a senior, a flat-faced breed, or has a known heart condition","level":"VET","src":"vca_cough"},{"id":"c_long","text":"Cough has lasted more than 3 days or is getting worse","level":"VET","src":"akc_kennel_cough"}],"says":"A cough can come from my throat, my airways or somewhere deeper, and it can spread between dogs at parks or daycare. How I breathe when I’m resting tells you a lot.","log":["When I cough (night, after drinking, on the lead)","Dry honk or wet cough (a video helps)","Breaths per minute while I sleep","Recent contact with other dogs"],"sources":["vca_cough","akc_kennel_cough"]},{"id":"eats_grass","icon":"🌿","title":"Eating grass","base":"WATCH","flags":[{"id":"e_bloat","text":"Trying to vomit but nothing comes up, or a swollen, hard belly","level":"EMERGENCY","src":"vca_gdv"},{"id":"e_plants","text":"May have eaten a toxic plant, or grass treated with chemicals (weed killer, fertilizer, slug pellets)","level":"EMERGENCY","src":"aspca_plants","toxin":true},{"id":"e_vomit","text":"Vomiting more than twice after eating grass","level":"VET","src":"akc_grass"},{"id":"e_other","text":"Eating grass frantically along with diarrhea, weight loss or not eating","level":"VET","src":"vca_grass"}],"says":"Lots of dogs nibble grass. Maybe I like the taste, I’m bored, or my tummy feels a bit off. The grass is rarely the problem — chemicals on it and how I feel afterwards are what to watch.","log":["How much and how often","Vomiting afterwards?","Was the area sprayed or treated?","Changes in appetite or poop"],"sources":["akc_grass","vca_grass"],"pick":{"when":"If it looks like boredom","name":"Paw5 Wooly Snuffle Mat","body":"Hide kibble in it and let the nose do the work instead of the lawn.","url":"https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CCW2PBG1?tag=guidesdaily03-20"}},{"id":"drinking_peeing","icon":"💧","title":"Drinking or peeing more","base":"VET","flags":[{"id":"p_block","text":"Straining to pee but little or nothing comes out","level":"EMERGENCY","src":"vca_urinary_obstruction"},{"id":"p_ill","text":"Also vomiting, not eating, or very tired","level":"EMERGENCY","src":"vca_pupd"},{"id":"p_pyo","text":"Is a female that isn’t spayed and was in heat in the last 2 months","level":"EMERGENCY","src":"vca_pyometra"},{"id":"p_toxin","text":"May have eaten something toxic (like antifreeze, grapes or raisins)","level":"EMERGENCY","src":"aspca_apcc","toxin":true},{"id":"p_blood","text":"Blood in the urine","level":"VET","src":"vca_uti"},{"id":"p_accidents","text":"Peeing more often, accidents indoors, or licking the genital area","level":"VET","src":"vca_uti"}],"says":"Drinking or peeing a lot more than usual is one of my quiet signals. Heat and exercise explain some of it, but a lasting change needs a simple check by my vet, often a urine test.","log":["Water drunk in 24 hours (measure the bowl)","How often I pee, and accidents","Color of the urine","Appetite and weight changes"],"sources":["vca_pupd","vca_uti"]},{"id":"ear","icon":"👂","title":"Scratching ear or shaking head","base":"WATCH","flags":[{"id":"r_balance","text":"Head tilt, loss of balance, walking in circles, or eyes flicking side to side","level":"EMERGENCY","src":"vca_vestibular"},{"id":"r_discharge","text":"Smell, discharge, redness or swelling in the ear","level":"VET","src":"vca_ear_infection"},{"id":"r_flap","text":"Ear flap is puffy or swollen like a small pillow","level":"VET","src":"vca_aural_hematoma"},{"id":"r_pain","text":"Cries or pulls away when the ear is touched","level":"VET","src":"vca_ear_infection"},{"id":"r_seed","text":"Started suddenly after a walk in long grass, with violent head shaking","level":"VET","src":"vca_ear_infection"},{"id":"r_long","text":"Has lasted more than 1–2 days","level":"VET","src":"akc_ear_infection"}],"says":"A quick shake after a swim is normal for me. Scratching or shaking again and again means my ear is bothering me, and ear problems usually need a vet to look inside.","log":["Which ear","Smell, color of any discharge (photo)","Recent swimming, bathing or grass walks","Tilt or balance changes"],"sources":["vca_ear_infection","akc_ear_infection"]},{"id":"breath_teeth","icon":"🦷","title":"Bad breath or teeth","base":"WATCH","flags":[{"id":"t_stuck","text":"Something is stuck in the mouth, or the mouth is bleeding after chewing","level":"EMERGENCY","src":"avma_emergency"},{"id":"t_gums","text":"Red, swollen or bleeding gums","level":"VET","src":"vca_dental"},{"id":"t_broken","text":"A broken, loose or discolored tooth","level":"VET","src":"vca_dental"},{"id":"t_eating","text":"Drops food, chews on one side, paws at the mouth, or avoids hard food","level":"VET","src":"avma_dental"},{"id":"t_face","text":"Swelling on the face or under an eye","level":"VET","src":"vca_dental"},{"id":"t_smell","text":"Breath smells sweet, fruity or like urine","level":"VET","src":"vca_halitosis"}],"says":"“Dog breath” isn’t supposed to knock you over. Strong smell usually comes from my teeth and gums, and I hide mouth pain well. Lift my lip and look — then tell my vet at my next check.","log":["Gum color and any tartar (photo)","Chewing or eating changes","Drooling or pawing at the mouth","Date of last dental check"],"sources":["vca_dental","avma_dental"],"pick":{"when":"For daily care","name":"Virbac C.E.T. Oral Hygiene Kit","body":"Toothbrush and enzymatic dog toothpaste in one box. Brushing is the single most useful thing you can do at home. Never use human toothpaste.","url":"https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004ULZ2PI?tag=guidesdaily03-20"}},{"id":"lethargy","icon":"😴","title":"Low energy / lethargy","base":"WATCH","flags":[{"id":"z_heat","text":"It’s hot or after exercise, with heavy panting, drooling or wobbling","level":"EMERGENCY","src":"vca_heatstroke"},{"id":"z_bloat","text":"Trying to vomit but nothing comes up, or a swollen, hard belly","level":"EMERGENCY","src":"vca_gdv"},{"id":"z_toxin","text":"May have eaten something toxic, or got into medications","level":"EMERGENCY","src":"aspca_apcc","toxin":true},{"id":"z_pyo","text":"Is a female that isn’t spayed and was in heat in the last 2 months","level":"EMERGENCY","src":"vca_pyometra"},{"id":"z_other","text":"Also not eating, vomiting or has diarrhea","level":"VET","src":"akc_lethargy"},{"id":"z_long","text":"Has lasted more than 24 hours","level":"VET","src":"akc_lethargy"},{"id":"z_risk","text":"Is a puppy, a senior, or has a known health condition","level":"VET","src":"akc_lethargy"}],"says":"After a big day I sleep like a log, and that’s me recharging. Being flat, uninterested in food or walks, or “not myself” for longer is different — it’s one of the clearest ways I show I feel unwell.","log":["When it started","Eating, drinking, peeing and pooping","Gum color","Anything unusual I could have got into"],"sources":["akc_lethargy","avma_emergency"]},{"id":"not_eating","icon":"🍽️","title":"Not eating","base":"WATCH","flags":[{"id":"n_bloat","text":"Trying to vomit but nothing comes up, or a swollen, hard belly","level":"EMERGENCY","src":"vca_gdv"},{"id":"n_toxin","text":"May have swallowed something toxic or an object (toy, sock, bone)","level":"EMERGENCY","src":"vca_foreign_body","toxin":true},{"id":"n_long","text":"Hasn’t eaten for more than 24 hours (12 hours for a puppy or toy breed)","level":"VET","src":"akc_not_eating"},{"id":"n_water","text":"Won’t drink water either","level":"VET","src":"vca_anorexia"},{"id":"n_other","text":"Also vomiting, diarrhea, or very tired","level":"VET","src":"vca_anorexia"},{"id":"n_pain","text":"Seems in pain: hunched back, or cries when picked up","level":"VET","src":"akc_not_eating"},{"id":"n_risk","text":"Is a puppy, a senior, or has diabetes or another health condition","level":"VET","src":"vca_anorexia"}],"says":"Skipping one meal can happen: heat, excitement, a new place or a new food. But I love food, so if I keep saying no, something is bothering me — my tummy, my mouth or something else.","log":["Last full meal and time","Do I take treats or water?","Vomiting, poop changes","Any recent changes at home"],"sources":["vca_anorexia","akc_not_eating"]},{"id":"sneezing","icon":"🤧","title":"Sneezing or reverse sneezing","base":"WATCH","flags":[{"id":"s_breath","text":"Struggles to breathe between episodes, or an episode won’t stop","level":"EMERGENCY","src":"vca_reverse_sneeze"},{"id":"s_swelling","text":"Sudden swelling of the face or muzzle","level":"EMERGENCY","src":"vca_allergic_reaction"},{"id":"s_blood","text":"Nosebleed or bloody discharge from the nose","level":"VET","src":"vca_nasal_discharge"},{"id":"s_discharge","text":"Thick yellow or green discharge, or discharge from one nostril only","level":"VET","src":"vca_nasal_discharge"},{"id":"s_seed","text":"Violent sneezing or pawing at the nose that started on a walk","level":"VET","src":"vca_nasal_discharge"},{"id":"s_more","text":"Episodes are getting more frequent or longer","level":"VET","src":"akc_reverse_sneeze"}],"says":"That loud snorting “honk” is often a reverse sneeze — my throat gets tickled and I pull air in fast. It sounds scary but usually passes in seconds. Dust, excitement or pulling on the lead can set it off.","log":["A video of an episode","How long it lasts and how often","Any nose discharge (color, one or both sides)","Triggers: walks, excitement, dust"],"sources":["vca_reverse_sneeze","akc_reverse_sneeze"]},{"id":"scooting","icon":"🍑","title":"Scooting (dragging bottom)","base":"WATCH","flags":[{"id":"b_lump","text":"Swelling, redness or a lump next to the bottom","level":"VET","src":"vca_anal_sac"},{"id":"b_blood","text":"Blood, pus or an open sore near the bottom","level":"VET","src":"vca_anal_sac"},{"id":"b_pain","text":"Cries when sitting, or constantly licks or chases the rear","level":"VET","src":"merck_anal_sac"},{"id":"b_worms","text":"Rice-like bits in the poop or around the bottom","level":"VET","src":"vca_tapeworm"},{"id":"b_long","text":"Scooting has lasted more than 2 days","level":"VET","src":"akc_scooting"}],"says":"When I drag my bottom across your carpet, I’m not being rude — something back there itches or feels full. Often it’s my anal glands, sometimes worms or irritated skin.","log":["How often I scoot","Poop consistency","Anything visible around the bottom (photo)","Date of last worming"],"sources":["vca_anal_sac","akc_scooting"]},{"id":"shaking","icon":"🥶","title":"Shaking or trembling","base":"WATCH","flags":[{"id":"k_toxin","text":"May have eaten something toxic (xylitol, chocolate, medications, moldy food, slug pellets)","level":"EMERGENCY","src":"aspca_apcc","toxin":true},{"id":"k_weak","text":"Very weak, wobbly or confused","level":"EMERGENCY","src":"avma_emergency"},{"id":"k_temp","text":"Was out in the cold and won’t warm up, or overheated and panting heavily","level":"EMERGENCY","src":"vca_heatstroke"},{"id":"k_puppy","text":"Is a small or toy-breed puppy that hasn’t eaten recently","level":"EMERGENCY","src":"vca_hypoglycemia"},{"id":"k_pain","text":"Seems in pain: hunched, reluctant to move, or cries when touched","level":"VET","src":"akc_shaking"},{"id":"k_other","text":"Also vomiting, has diarrhea, or won’t eat","level":"VET","src":"akc_shaking"},{"id":"k_repeat","text":"Shaking keeps coming back without a clear reason (cold, excitement or fear)","level":"VET","src":"vca_tremors"}],"says":"I shake when I’m cold, excited, scared or shaking off water. Trembling can also be how I show pain, nausea or that I ate something I shouldn’t have — so look at what else is going on.","log":["When it happens and how long","What was happening just before","Can I respond to you during it? (video)","Anything I might have eaten"],"sources":["akc_shaking","vca_tremors"],"pick":{"when":"If it is fear: storms, baths, nails","name":"LickiMat Classic Soother","body":"Licking is how dogs settle themselves. Spread, stick, done.","url":"https://www.amazon.com/dp/B089DPJPRM?tag=guidesdaily03-20"}},{"id":"ate_forbidden","icon":"🍫","title":"Ate something forbidden","base":"EMERGENCY","always":true,"flags":[],"says":"Grapes, raisins, chocolate, xylitol (in sugar-free gum and some peanut butters), onions, garlic and human medications can hurt me badly, sometimes before I show any sign. Even if I look fine, don’t wait.","log":["What I ate, how much, and when","Keep the packaging or a photo of the label","My weight","Any vomiting, shaking or wobbliness"],"sources":["aspca_foods","aspca_apcc","vca_grapes","vca_chocolate","vca_xylitol","vca_onion","merck_xylitol"]}],"sources":{"avma_emergency":{"org":"AVMA","title":"First aid tips for pet owners","url":"https://www.avma.org/resources-tools/pet-owners/emergencycare/first-aid-tips-pet-owners"},"vca_seizures":{"org":"VCA Animal Hospitals","title":"Seizures in dogs","url":"https://vcahospitals.com/know-your-pet/seizures-general-for-dogs"},"vca_vomiting":{"org":"VCA Animal Hospitals","title":"Vomiting in dogs","url":"https://vcahospitals.com/know-your-pet/vomiting-in-dogs"},"merck_vomiting":{"org":"Merck Veterinary Manual","title":"Vomiting in dogs","url":"https://www.merckvetmanual.com/dog-owners/digestive-disorders-of-dogs/vomiting-in-dogs"},"vca_gdv":{"org":"VCA Animal Hospitals","title":"Bloat: gastric dilatation and 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