Is it an emergency?Know in minutes.
Answer our set of targeted questions in the app, find out whether your pet needs care now or can wait, and get directions to either the emergency clinic or a local vet who's open right now.
We solve the problems that keep pet parents awake
The gap between panic and peace of mind shouldn't cost you $400 or a night's sleep.
Emergency or Not?
It's 11pm. Your dog won't eat dinner and seems 'off.' Google says it could be nothing, or it could be deadly. An emergency run that late is a hassle, and it could cost you $400.
Answer a short series of vet-designed questions and get a clear recommendation: emergency vet now, or safe to wait.
Stop the 2am spiral. Sleep tonight knowing you made the right call.
Who wrote the advice you're reading?
ChatGPT hallucinates. Google sends you down a rabbit hole. Every pet symptom checker either says 'your pet is dying' or 'it's probably fine.' Most of them weren't built by vets.
Our assessment is built by Australian veterinarians using clinical triage protocols, the same questions they ask in person.
Guidance from vets, not a chatbot or a forum post from 2017.
Is it worth $400 tonight?
Emergency vets are lifesavers, but an after-hours visit can cost $300–400 before any treatment starts.
Find out whether your pet needs that level of care right now, or can safely wait until morning.
Make the call without guessing, and you could save yourself hundreds.
From panic to peace of mind in minutes
The assessment walks you through the same questions an emergency vet would ask, from your phone.
Tell Us What's Wrong
Tap through simple questions, pick from pictures, and add photos or video if it helps. No typing required, and it takes minutes even when you're stressed.
Get Your Answer
You get a clear recommendation, emergency vet now or safe to wait, with the reasons behind it.
Find the Right Vet
See nearby vets matched to your situation. Urgent means the closest emergency clinic. Not urgent means a local vet who's open right now, often nearer and a fraction of the price.
Why not just go to the emergency vet?
Emergency clinics are excellent, for true emergencies. Does your pet qualify as an emergency? Is there a vet closer to where you are right now?
An after-hours visit starts at $300–400
That's before diagnostics or treatment. Worth every cent when your pet needs it, and hard to swallow when it turns out they didn't.
You can find out before you get in the car
You usually don't have the information to decide. That's the gap we help with.
There might be a local vet open right now
A qualified vet nearby could see your pet today for a fraction of the emergency price. You need to know who's open.
We show you both options
The app scores the urgency, then lists what's near you: the emergency clinic, or a local vet who can handle it.
Emergency clinics exist for true emergencies. We help you figure out if you need one.
It also keeps emergency waiting rooms clear for the pets that need them.
What pet owners are saying
"I've been testing this for 3 weeks now. The questions are really thorough - it asked things I wouldn't have thought to check. Can't wait for it to launch properly."
Sarah C.
Pet Owner - Robina
"As a vet nurse, I was skeptical. But the triage logic is solid - it follows the same decision trees we use in clinic. Really impressed with the clinical accuracy."
Kylie B.
Veterinary Nurse - Southport
"The UI is so clean and the flow makes sense even at 2am when you're panicking. Tested it on a hypothetical with my dog's symptoms and the recommendation was spot on."
David M.
Pet Owner - Burleigh Heads
"I work in emergency at GCUH, so I know proper triage. This app actually gets it right. The conservative bias is exactly what you want - better safe than sorry."
Michelle T.
ED Nurse - Varsity Lakes
"I've been testing this for 3 weeks now. The questions are really thorough - it asked things I wouldn't have thought to check. Can't wait for it to launch properly."
Sarah C.
Pet Owner - Robina
"As a vet nurse, I was skeptical. But the triage logic is solid - it follows the same decision trees we use in clinic. Really impressed with the clinical accuracy."
Kylie B.
Veterinary Nurse - Southport
"The UI is so clean and the flow makes sense even at 2am when you're panicking. Tested it on a hypothetical with my dog's symptoms and the recommendation was spot on."
David M.
Pet Owner - Burleigh Heads
"I work in emergency at GCUH, so I know proper triage. This app actually gets it right. The conservative bias is exactly what you want - better safe than sorry."
Michelle T.
ED Nurse - Varsity Lakes
"I've been testing this for 3 weeks now. The questions are really thorough - it asked things I wouldn't have thought to check. Can't wait for it to launch properly."
Sarah C.
Pet Owner - Robina
"As a vet nurse, I was skeptical. But the triage logic is solid - it follows the same decision trees we use in clinic. Really impressed with the clinical accuracy."
Kylie B.
Veterinary Nurse - Southport
"The UI is so clean and the flow makes sense even at 2am when you're panicking. Tested it on a hypothetical with my dog's symptoms and the recommendation was spot on."
David M.
Pet Owner - Burleigh Heads
"I work in emergency at GCUH, so I know proper triage. This app actually gets it right. The conservative bias is exactly what you want - better safe than sorry."
Michelle T.
ED Nurse - Varsity Lakes
"I've been testing this for 3 weeks now. The questions are really thorough - it asked things I wouldn't have thought to check. Can't wait for it to launch properly."
Sarah C.
Pet Owner - Robina
"As a vet nurse, I was skeptical. But the triage logic is solid - it follows the same decision trees we use in clinic. Really impressed with the clinical accuracy."
Kylie B.
Veterinary Nurse - Southport
"The UI is so clean and the flow makes sense even at 2am when you're panicking. Tested it on a hypothetical with my dog's symptoms and the recommendation was spot on."
David M.
Pet Owner - Burleigh Heads
"I work in emergency at GCUH, so I know proper triage. This app actually gets it right. The conservative bias is exactly what you want - better safe than sorry."
Michelle T.
ED Nurse - Varsity Lakes
"My cat started acting weird on a Sunday night. Instead of panicking and driving to the emergency vet, I used this app and it told me exactly what to watch for. Saved me $400 and a lot of stress."
James R.
Pet Owner - Broadbeach
"As a mum of three with two dogs, this is exactly what I needed. Quick, clear, no jargon. It told me my pup's limp could wait until Monday and gave me a checklist to monitor overnight."
Lisa W.
Pet Owner - Mudgeeraba
"I'm a vet and I recommend this to my clients. It helps them understand when they actually need to come in urgently versus when they can book a regular consult. Fewer false alarms, better outcomes."
Mark H.
Veterinarian - Nerang
"Used it when my dog ate chocolate at 11pm. It asked the right questions - how much, what type, how big is your dog - and told me to go to emergency immediately. Turned out it was the right call."
Emma P.
Pet Owner - Palm Beach
"My cat started acting weird on a Sunday night. Instead of panicking and driving to the emergency vet, I used this app and it told me exactly what to watch for. Saved me $400 and a lot of stress."
James R.
Pet Owner - Broadbeach
"As a mum of three with two dogs, this is exactly what I needed. Quick, clear, no jargon. It told me my pup's limp could wait until Monday and gave me a checklist to monitor overnight."
Lisa W.
Pet Owner - Mudgeeraba
"I'm a vet and I recommend this to my clients. It helps them understand when they actually need to come in urgently versus when they can book a regular consult. Fewer false alarms, better outcomes."
Mark H.
Veterinarian - Nerang
"Used it when my dog ate chocolate at 11pm. It asked the right questions - how much, what type, how big is your dog - and told me to go to emergency immediately. Turned out it was the right call."
Emma P.
Pet Owner - Palm Beach
"My cat started acting weird on a Sunday night. Instead of panicking and driving to the emergency vet, I used this app and it told me exactly what to watch for. Saved me $400 and a lot of stress."
James R.
Pet Owner - Broadbeach
"As a mum of three with two dogs, this is exactly what I needed. Quick, clear, no jargon. It told me my pup's limp could wait until Monday and gave me a checklist to monitor overnight."
Lisa W.
Pet Owner - Mudgeeraba
"I'm a vet and I recommend this to my clients. It helps them understand when they actually need to come in urgently versus when they can book a regular consult. Fewer false alarms, better outcomes."
Mark H.
Veterinarian - Nerang
"Used it when my dog ate chocolate at 11pm. It asked the right questions - how much, what type, how big is your dog - and told me to go to emergency immediately. Turned out it was the right call."
Emma P.
Pet Owner - Palm Beach
"My cat started acting weird on a Sunday night. Instead of panicking and driving to the emergency vet, I used this app and it told me exactly what to watch for. Saved me $400 and a lot of stress."
James R.
Pet Owner - Broadbeach
"As a mum of three with two dogs, this is exactly what I needed. Quick, clear, no jargon. It told me my pup's limp could wait until Monday and gave me a checklist to monitor overnight."
Lisa W.
Pet Owner - Mudgeeraba
"I'm a vet and I recommend this to my clients. It helps them understand when they actually need to come in urgently versus when they can book a regular consult. Fewer false alarms, better outcomes."
Mark H.
Veterinarian - Nerang
"Used it when my dog ate chocolate at 11pm. It asked the right questions - how much, what type, how big is your dog - and told me to go to emergency immediately. Turned out it was the right call."
Emma P.
Pet Owner - Palm Beach
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Built on emergency vet triage protocols
Pet Panic Button uses the same clinical decision framework Australian veterinarians use every day.
Symptom Severity Analysis
We assess more than 15 core clinical indicators including vomiting, breathing changes, and lethargy, the same vital signs emergency vets check first.
Timeline Consideration
When symptoms started matters. A dog who's been lethargic for two hours is a different case from one lethargic for two days.
Risk Factor Evaluation
Recent bushwalks, diet changes: we ask about the exposures that point to poisoning or infection.
Age & Breed Considerations
Puppies and senior pets carry different risks, and some breeds are prone to particular emergencies.
Conservative Bias
When uncertain, our algorithm errs toward recommending care. We'd rather you make one unnecessary vet visit than miss something serious.
How We Compare
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Credits you can buy here, right now. Annual plans are bought in the iPhone app.
Pay as you go
Buy them here. Use one whenever your pet needs it — credits never expire.
Single Triage
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Casual Pack
For occasional use
Value Pack
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Annual Subscription
Unlimited triage and a 7-day free trial. Bought inside the iPhone app, not on this website.
Annual
1 pet, unlimited triages
- Unlimited triages
- 1 pet profile
- Full media capture
- Triage history
- 7-day free trial
Annual plans release September 2026; triage credits are available now.
Family
All pets, family sharing
- Unlimited triages
- Unlimited pet profiles
- Full media capture
- Triage history
- Family sharing (up to 6)
- 7-day free trial
Annual plans release September 2026; triage credits are available now.
Refunds. App Store purchases are refunded by Apple at reportaproblem.apple.com. For credits bought on this site, email us and we'll sort it out.
Frequently asked questions
Everything you need to know about Pet Panic Button
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