About PETHEALTH+
PETHEALTH+ provides trusted, evidence-based pet health information for UK owners. Our mission is to help pet owners make informed decisions about their animals' health and know when professional veterinary care is needed.
How we create our guides
Every guide is written in plain English, opens with a direct answer, and is reviewed against current UK veterinary guidance before it goes live. We focus on UK pet owners — so vaccination schedules, parasite control, medicines and emergency services reflect UK practice rather than advice written for other countries.
We don't sell products, run adverts or offer diagnoses. Each page shows when it was last reviewed and links to the sources it draws on, so you can see exactly where the information comes from and read the originals yourself.
Editorial standards
- Content is reviewed against current UK veterinary guidance before publication
- Clinical information is checked against recognised UK veterinary sources, cited on each guide
- Guides are dated with a clear last-reviewed date and updated when guidance changes
- Advice is specific to UK pets, regulations, and veterinary practice
- We clearly distinguish triage guidance from a definitive diagnosis
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is PETHEALTH+ and who writes the advice?
- PETHEALTH+ is a UK pet health information platform providing vet-reviewed advice for dog, cat, bird, rabbit, reptile, small pet, horse and farm animal owners. Content is written in plain English and reviewed against current UK veterinary guidance before publication.
- How does the symptom checker work?
- The checker asks about your pet's species and symptoms, then applies vet-reviewed triage rules to suggest an urgency level — from home monitoring to emergency care. It does not replace a physical examination by a registered veterinary surgeon.
- When should I take my pet to an emergency vet?
- Seek emergency veterinary care immediately if your pet has difficulty breathing, collapses, has pale or blue gums, suffers seizures, shows signs of severe pain, has uncontrolled bleeding, or has ingested a known toxin. In the UK, contact your nearest Vets Now or emergency clinic.
- Is this advice only for UK pets?
- Yes. Our guidance reflects UK veterinary standards, vaccination schedules, parasite treatments, and regulations. Disease prevalence, legal requirements, and available medications differ by country, so advice may not apply outside the United Kingdom.
- How often is pet health information updated?
- Clinical content is reviewed regularly and updated when UK veterinary guidance changes. Each page displays its last review date.