Your pet can't tell you if it's serious.
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Describe your dog or cat's symptoms and get a clear, colour-coded urgency assessment in under two minutes — powered by Claude AI.

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It's 11pm. Your dog won't stop scratching his ear. Is it an infection — or something worse?

Every pet owner knows the feeling. Something's not right — but is it a "watch and wait" or a midnight dash to the emergency vet? Googling symptoms sends you down a rabbit hole of worst-case scenarios. Calling the vet at 3am feels like an overreaction. And waiting until morning feels wrong.

VetNudge gives you a clear answer in minutes, so you can make the right call — without the panic.

How VetNudge works

From first symptom to clear action plan — in minutes.

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Tell us what's wrong

Describe your pet's symptoms in plain English. Add a saved pet profile for breed-, age-, and weight-adjusted accuracy.

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We ask the right questions

VetNudge asks targeted clinical follow-up questions — the same ones a vet receptionist would ask — to understand the full picture.

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Get a clear urgency level

Receive a colour-coded triage level with specific actions to take right now, and warning signs to watch for.

VetNudge Triage Preview

My cat Milo has been hiding under the bed all day and won't eat.

I'm sorry to hear Milo isn't himself. How old is Milo, and has he vomited or had any diarrhoea? Is he using his litter tray normally?

He's 4 years old. No vomiting that I've seen. He did use the litter tray once but it looked normal.

Thank you. Has Milo had any recent changes — new food, a new pet in the house, or any outdoor access where he could have been injured? And is he responsive when you call him — alert, just quiet?

We did get a new dog last week. He seems alert but just wants to be left alone.

Based on what you've described, Milo's behaviour is most consistent with stress from the new dog rather than a medical emergency.

This is an illustrative preview. Real sessions are personalised to your pet's profile.

Four triage levels

Every assessment ends with one of four clear, colour-coded verdicts — so you always know exactly what to do next.

Go to an emergency vet right now. Do not wait for morning. Every minute matters.

See a vet today. If it's after hours, call an emergency line. Do not wait until tomorrow if symptoms worsen.

Watch closely over the next 24–48 hours. Book a vet appointment within a few days, or sooner if anything changes.

No immediate concern identified. Mention it at your pet's next routine visit.

Pet owners trust VetNudge

Join thousands of pet owners who use VetNudge to make better decisions when their pets need help.

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"Rufus started limping at 10pm on a Sunday. VetNudge told me it was urgent and I should see a vet first thing. The vet found a thorn lodged in his paw. Without VetNudge I might have waited days."

Sarah M.

Cape Town · Rufus, Golden Retriever

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"I panic every time Whiskers does something weird. VetNudge gave me a MONITOR verdict with a clear list of warning signs. Knowing what to watch for was exactly what I needed to stop spiralling."

Priya K.

Johannesburg · Whiskers, Domestic Shorthair

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"My vet is 45 minutes away and after-hours calls cost a fortune. VetNudge correctly flagged an EMERGENCY — bloat symptoms in my Boxer. We got there in time. I can't overstate how much this app matters."

Kobus V.

Pretoria · Rocky, Boxer

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Let's be clear about what VetNudge is not.

We believe transparency builds trust. Here's exactly what we don't do.

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Not a vet

VetNudge is an AI triage tool. It does not provide veterinary consultations, clinical examinations, or professional veterinary advice. Always follow the guidance of a qualified vet.

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Not a diagnosis

We assess urgency — not illness. VetNudge tells you how quickly to act, not what disease your pet has. Only a vet can diagnose.

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Not a replacement for emergency services

If your pet is in immediate danger, do not use VetNudge first. Call an emergency vet line or go directly to an emergency clinic.

What VetNudge IS: your confident first step when something feels wrong with your pet.

Frequently asked questions

Is VetNudge a real vet?

No. VetNudge is an AI-powered triage tool built on Claude, a leading large language model. It helps you assess urgency — it does not provide diagnosis, prescriptions, or veterinary consultations. Think of it as a knowledgeable first step, not a replacement for professional veterinary care.

How accurate is the triage assessment?

VetNudge uses a structured clinical questioning framework informed by veterinary triage principles, combined with Claude AI's reasoning capabilities. It is designed to be appropriately cautious — erring towards higher urgency when symptoms are ambiguous. It should not be used as the sole basis for medical decisions. Always consult a vet for definitive guidance.

What happens to my pet's data?

Your pet profiles and triage session history are stored securely on our servers and are never sold to third parties. Your data is used only to provide the service to you. See our Privacy Policy for full details.

Can I use VetNudge in a real emergency?

If your pet is in immediate distress — unconscious, not breathing, actively bleeding, having seizures — do not use VetNudge. Go directly to the nearest emergency vet or call an emergency animal line. VetNudge is for situations where you are unsure whether something is an emergency. It will tell you if it is.

Does it work for all dog and cat breeds?

Yes. VetNudge supports all dog and cat breeds. When you add a pet profile with breed, age, weight, and sex, the assessment is adjusted accordingly — for example, accounting for breed-specific conditions or the different risk profiles of puppies versus senior pets.

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Your pet can't tell you if it's serious.We can.

It's 11pm. Your dog won't stop scratching his ear. Is it an infection — or something worse?

How VetNudge works

Tell us what's wrong

We ask the right questions

Get a clear urgency level

Four triage levels

Pet owners trust VetNudge

Simple, transparent pricing

R0

R29

Let's be clear about what VetNudge is not.

Not a vet

Not a diagnosis

Not a replacement for emergency services

Frequently asked questions

Because your pet can't tell you how they feel.

Your pet can't tell you if it's serious.
We can.