how to spot anomalies in animal hospital
How to Spot Anomalies in Animal Hospital
Learn the signs to check before accepting or rejecting patients in Animal Hospital.
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Quick answer
Use a three-pass scan: desk view, camera view, then photo. Clear visual, camera, or photo anomaly signs should send you back to the Shutters button instead of treatment.
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Players need a decision path for suspicious cases.
Use this page when the patient looks suspicious but you are not sure which layer to check next.
Fast lookup table
Spot signs decision table
| Scan pass | What it may reveal | Check next | Risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| Desk view | Visible face or body anomaly such as extra eyes, hollow eyes, grin, teeth, or twitching | Reject immediately if clear | High |
| Camera view | Camera-only distortion, void body, direct stare, or damaging dark-figure cue | Reject or stop watching if Sanity is threatened | High |
| Photo view | Incorrect, static, or cursed patient photo | Reject before treatment | High |
| No sign found | Patient may be normal or the clue may be event-related | Move to treatment but keep event awareness | Medium |
Step flow
- Check the front-desk view first.
- Use cameras only long enough to confirm or rule out a camera sign.
- Take and inspect the photo when earlier checks are clean.
- Treat only after the three-pass scan is clean.
- If a room, fire, fainting, or enemy cue appears, move to events or enemies.
Common mistakes
- Treating every unusual case as an anomaly without using the full scan order.
- Skipping photo checks after a normal desk view.
- Ignoring event and enemy cues when the shift changes.
- Overstaying on cameras that can damage Sanity.
Route notes
How to use this guide mid-shift
Use this page when the patient looks suspicious but you are not sure which layer to check next.
- Desk view comes first because it is the fastest layer.
- Camera view should be brief when a cue can harm Sanity.
- Photo view is the final check before treatment.
FAQ
What is the fastest way to spot anomalies?
Use the same order every time: desk view, camera view, photo view, then treatment only if the case still looks normal.
Are all strange signs anomalies?
No. Some shift changes are enemies or events, so use the events and enemies pages when the clue is not patient-specific.
Should I keep watching a scary camera cue?
No. Public guides warn that some camera cues can damage Sanity, so confirm the sign and stop watching.