The pet symptom checker
built by veterinary advisors.

Common concerns

• •Vomiting and diarrhea
• •Appetite or energy changes
• •Coughing or sneezing
• •Itching, skin, or ear issues
• •Limping or stiffness
• •Behavior changes

Emergencies, escalated

• •Toxin ingestion (chocolate, grapes, xylitol)
• •Difficulty breathing
• •Severe lethargy or collapse
• •Blood in vomit, urine, or stool
• •Bloated abdomen
• •Trauma or visible injury

1. Personal Baseline

Omelo remembers YOUR specific pet. Web symptom checkers reset on every visit. Omelo holds a private profile of your animal that updates every day, so changes are measured against this pet's own history.

2. Safety Layer the AI cannot override

Emergencies escalate by design. Toxin scenarios route to a protected response. A general AI chatbot can be talked out of urgency by 'but he seems fine'; Omelo's Safety Layer cannot.

3. Pathway Library, vet-authored

Not general reasoning pointed at pet health. 500+ veterinary decision pathways for dogs and cats, authored and validated with licensed advisors. A cat in respiratory distress is handled nothing like a dog with the same symptom.

Is the Omelo pet symptom checker really free?

Yes. Omelo's pet symptom checker is free, with no credit card and no trial timer. Emergency and urgent triage is never limited and never gated. The free tier includes the dog and cat symptom checkers, daily clinical AI, daily health logging, a vaccination tracker, and breed-specific health guides. Omelo Plus is the paid upgrade for depth: unlimited everyday chat and scans, your pet's full history and trends, and multiple pets.

How accurate is an AI symptom checker for pets?

Omelo's accuracy comes from its proprietary Pathway Library, 500+ veterinary decision pathways authored by licensed veterinary advisors, not by a general-purpose AI. Each case routes through a species-specific pathway, then through the Safety Layer that escalates emergencies unconditionally. It is decision-support, not a replacement for a vet.

What can the symptom checker detect in dogs and cats?

Common conditions including vomiting, diarrhea, lethargy, appetite loss, behavioral changes, breathing issues, skin and ear problems, urinary issues, and emergencies like toxin ingestion or trauma. The system distinguishes between low-urgency at-home care and red-flag conditions that need vet care within 24 hours.

Is the symptom checker a replacement for a real vet?

No. Omelo provides decision support to help you understand what's happening with your pet and whether vet care is needed. For diagnosis, prescription, and treatment, always see a licensed veterinarian. Omelo's job is to help you get to a vet at the right time, not to replace one.

Does it work for both dogs and cats?

Yes, with species-specific reasoning. Cats hide illness differently from dogs and have unique risks (such as hepatic lipidosis from not eating for over 24 hours). Omelo's cat triage applies the relevant clinical rules; dog triage applies the relevant rules for dogs. Same app, two distinct decision systems.

How does Omelo compare to PetMD or other online symptom checkers?

PetMD is a web-based reference. Omelo is an app that travels with you, remembers your specific pet through its Personal Baseline (refreshed daily), and reasons about case patterns across visits. PetMD answers 'what could this be?'. Omelo answers 'what is happening with MY pet today, and what should I do?'.