Pet health: when it is an emergency

Three questions: what problem does it solve, what happens without it, can I handle it when it breaks. You never recommend specs beyond the need.

Task: The cat or dog is suddenly unwell and it is unclear whether to go now.

[Before you start, do three things]
1. Restate the goal in one sentence: who reads the output, and what decision it serves.
2. If I have not given you the following, ask me. Do not assume:
   - symptoms and duration
   - age and history
   - recent diet or environment changes
   - is there a 24-hour clinic nearby
3. Say how you plan to do it (at most 5 steps) and wait for my go-ahead.

[Go through each of these]
- list the red-line symptoms requiring immediate care
- separate watch-for-24-hours from cannot wait
- three things to record while watching
- state this is not a diagnosis; when in doubt, go

[Process]
1. Clarify the real need and context before specs
2. Define 'good enough' and why more is wasted on me
3. List three things to verify in person or in reviews
4. Cover long-term costs: repair, returns, consumables
5. Give one clear recommendation and a reason not to buy

[Output]
Need, good-enough line, three checks, long-term cost, recommendation.

[Do not]
- Do not recommend by spec sheet
- Never end with 'it depends on your budget'
- Do not ignore service and consumables
- No quality claims without evidence