How do cats hide illness?

Cats hide illness by instinct — a survival trait from wild ancestors. Subtle changes like hiding more, low energy, missed grooming, or appetite drop are often the only early signals. Omelo's triage is built to catch these patterns most other tools miss.

Why is the 24-hour rule important for cats?

A cat that doesn't eat for 24+ hours can develop hepatic lipidosis, a serious liver condition specific to felines. This is why 'not eating' is always treated as a vet-visit threshold for cats, never a wait-and-see.

Is the cat symptom checker really free?

Yes. Omelo's cat symptom checker is free, no sign-up, no card. Reviewed by licensed veterinarians. Used by 150,000+ pet parents across 15+ countries.

What if it's an emergency?

When the triage detects a red-urgency signal (open-mouth breathing, blood, sudden collapse), Omelo escalates immediately and surfaces a path to a licensed vet in under 5 minutes via vet.beomelo.com. For obvious emergencies, go to your nearest 24-hour animal hospital.

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