ER now, vet within 24 hours, or watch at home? Know in ~3 minutes.
Vet or Wait gives you a clear urgency level — then stays with you with timed re-checks, “go now” signs, and a one-page summary you can show a vet.
One-time payment • No subscription • 30-day refund • All dogs in your household
$49 one-time · no subscription
Works offline after install (maps & calls need signal) · Built for US dog owners (poison lines & ER finder are US-first)
Not an article. A decision, a plan, and a summary.
A clear answer
ER now, vet within 24 hours, or watch at home — with the why, in plain English.
A plan until morning
Timed re-checks and the exact signs that mean “go now.” You're never alone with “keep an eye on it.”
A summary for your vet
Timeline, photos and what they ate — on one page you can show, email, or print.
An app you install on iPhone, Android or a computer in one tap. Works offline. One payment covers every dog in your home.
Set up once. Be ready for years.
In 10 minutes: add your dog, save your nearest 24/7 ERs, invite family, and print your Be-Ready Starter Kit.
Fridge Emergency Card
Nearest ER, poison lines, the 10 red flags.
First-Aid Kit Checklist
What to keep at home and in the car.
“Call the ER” Script
What to say in the first 30 seconds.
Pet-Sitter Handoff Sheet
One page for whoever has your dog.
Seasonal Danger Calendar
What to watch, month by month.
Red flags, a 3-minute check, then a plan until morning
Red-flag screen
30 seconds
Always first. Any emergency sign means “go now,” your nearest 24/7 ER and the poison-line numbers — no questionnaire in your way.
Urgency check
About 3 minutes
Describe it in your own words or tap through simple questions. “Not sure” counts as “yes.” Your dog's age, weight and breed are already filled in.
Your plan
Until morning — or the vet
What to do right now, when to re-check, and the exact signs that change the answer.
You always know what to do next
Go — and call ahead
Nearest 24/7 clinic with directions in one tap, a short call script, and a summary for the front desk.
Book your regular vet
What to do tonight, what to write down, and the signs that would move it up to the ER.
Watch — with a plan
Timed re-checks with reminders. If anything changes, the answer is re-checked and escalated.
You're here because something is happening right now.
Start with red flags. Then get a clear urgency level in ~3 minutes — and a plan that tells you exactly what to watch for next.
Pay once. Be ready for every bad night.
Less than a single emergency exam fee — for every dog in your home, for life.
Lifetime
Everything, forever, all your dogs
- Unlimited urgency checks, 60+ situations
- Watch plans with timed re-checks
- Episode diary & one-page vet summaries
- “Ate something?” check, 150+ items
- Dog profiles, My ER card + call script
- Family & pet-sitter sharing, works offline
- Be-Ready Starter Kit printables
- All future updates
One episode
For tonight's situation
Best if you only want help for tonight. Most owners choose Lifetime so they're covered next time too.
- One urgency check
- 72-hour watch plan with re-checks
- Episode diary + vet summary PDF
- Fridge Emergency Card
Before you pay
- No subscription. Nothing renews.
- 30-day refund (no questions asked).
- We never diagnose or prescribe — we only help you decide urgency and what to watch.
- Red flags always mean ER now.
What you'll actually see
Urgency result (with the why)
One clear level, the reason in plain English, and what would change it.
Timed re-checks (20 seconds)
Reminders at the right intervals. Anything worse escalates automatically.
One-page vet summary
Show it on your phone, email the PDF, or print it.
How this compares (in 10 seconds)
- Free symptom checkers: one answer, then you're on your own.
- Chat / AI: inconsistent; no built-in re-check plan.
- Vet or Wait: a clear urgency level plus re-checks, escalation signs, and a one-page vet summary.
Every urgency result comes from fixed escalation rules based on published veterinary guidance — the same answers always lead to the same outcome.
Common questions
Is this a diagnosis? What doesn't it do?
No. Vet or Wait helps you decide how urgent a situation is and when to see a vet: go to the ER now, see a vet within 24 hours, or watch at home with a plan. It never names a disease, never recommends medication or doses, and never tells you a vet visit isn't needed.
What if it's an emergency right now?
Go to the nearest emergency vet and call ahead. For poisoning, call ASPCA Animal Poison Control at (888) 426-4435 or Pet Poison Helpline at (855) 764-7661 (fees may apply). Our free red-flag checklist lists all 10 emergency signs. Open the red-flag checklist →
Is there a subscription?
No. Lifetime is one payment of $49 for all the dogs in your home, and nothing ever renews. If you only need help with tonight, One episode is $19.
What's your refund policy?
30 days, no questions asked. Email us and we refund in full.
Does it work without internet?
Yes. Once installed on your phone, checks, watch plans and your ER card work offline. Maps and calls need a signal, of course.
Who wrote the rules?
The urgency rules are built on published guidance from the AVMA, the Merck Veterinary Manual and animal poison control centers. Independent veterinary review is in progress; we'll name our reviewers on our safety page once they've signed off. Read the safety page →
Is my data private?
Your dog's health notes stay on your device unless you choose to share or export them — for example, with family or your vet. We never sell data. Details are in our privacy policy. Read the privacy policy →
Be ready before the next 2 a.m.
Three minutes from a clear answer — and never alone with “keep an eye on it.”
$49 one-time · No subscription · All your dogs · 30-day refund