Pocket VetEditorial & safety policy
Pet health is serious, so we're transparent about how Pocket Vet works, where our guidance comes from, and what it can and can't do.
How our triage works
Pocket Vet uses a large language model guided by explicit safety rules. Red-flag symptoms — trouble breathing, suspected poisoning, a blocked cat, seizures, collapse — are forced to an "emergency" result in code, so the tool errs toward sending you to a vet, never away. Our calculators (toxicity, fluids, calories) are deterministic: the numbers come from published formulas, not the model.
Sourcing
Toxicity thresholds and clinical formulas reference established veterinary sources such as the Merck Veterinary Manual and ASPCA toxicology guidance. Each calculator shows its formula and source.
Veterinary review
Our guidance is written to be cautious and is reviewed for safety. We are expanding formal veterinary review of our content — if you are a licensed vet interested in reviewing, we'd love to hear from you. We will never display a medical reviewer's name unless they have genuinely reviewed the content.
Our limitations
Pocket Vet is informational only and is not a diagnosisor a substitute for veterinary care. It can't examine your pet, run tests, or replace professional judgment. In a true emergency, contact an emergency vet immediately. For exotic pets, see an exotics/avian/reptile-experienced vet; for injured wildlife, contact a licensed wildlife rehabilitator.
Updates
We review and update our guides over time. Spotted something that needs correcting? Get in touch.