Vomiting & Diarrhea Care in Altamonte Springs, FL, From Your Local Vet

Petfolk Veterinary & Urgent Care - Altamonte Springs is a vet in Altamonte Springs, FL, that sees dogs and cats with vomiting or diarrhea the same day. Many stomach upsets pass on their own. Some do not, and it is hard to tell which kind you have from the couch. Walk in or book online, weekends included.

Worried about vomiting or diarrhea? Call (407) 707-8525.

When does vomiting call for a 24-hour hospital?

Go to a 24-hour emergency hospital, such as VEG Winter Park at 1490 W Fairbanks Ave, if your pet:

• keeps retching but nothing comes up, and the belly looks swollen or tight;

• vomits blood or passes a large amount of blood;

• is weak, collapsed or has pale gums;

• is a puppy who is not fully vaccinated and has bloody diarrhea and no energy.

Petfolk Altamonte Springs handles most stomach problems in one visit. If your pet needs care around the clock, the team will tell you right away and help you get there.

Should my pet be seen today?

Bring your pet in the same day if:

• vomiting happens more than two or three times in a day;

• diarrhea lasts more than a day, or you see some blood in it;

• your pet will not eat or drink, or seems flat and tired;

• your pet is very young, a senior, or has a condition like diabetes;

• you think they ate something they shouldn't have.

For one episode in a pet who is bright, playful and eating, it is fine to watch closely for a few hours. Call if it happens again.

What happens during the visit?

1. You go straight to your own exam room, not a crowded waiting area.

2. The vet asks about food, treats, trash raids and anything new at home, then feels the belly and checks for dehydration.

3. You'll get an estimate before any test or treatment. The final bill can differ if the plan changes during the visit.

4. Tests can include a stool check, blood work from the in-house lab, or digital x-rays if the vet suspects something was swallowed.

5. Most pets go home with anti-nausea medicine, a bland diet plan and any medicine they need from the on-site pharmacy.

The team uses Fear Free handling, which matters for a pet who already feels miserable. Exams go slowly, with soft towels and gentle holds.

My 11 yr old lab mix was desperately ill with vomiting for 12 hours.

Barb A., Google review

Notes that help the vet

Jot down when the vomiting or diarrhea started and how many times it has happened. Note what came up: food, foam, yellow liquid or grass. A phone photo of the stool or vomit helps more than you might think. Bring the food bag or treat package if anything changed this week, plus a list of any medicine your pet takes. If you have other pets at home, mention whether they are sick too.

Feeding your pet after a stomach upset

Small, bland meals help the gut settle. The vet may suggest a prescription diet made for sensitive stomachs for a few days. Across Petfolk, from October 2025 to September 2026, 84% of the prescription diets our vets sent home were gastrointestinal diets of this kind. Offer water in small amounts, often. Switch back to normal food slowly over three to five days, mixing a little more of the old food in each day.

Heat, holidays and other triggers

In Central Florida, heat makes a sick pet lose water faster. Keep the water bowl full and skip midday walks while your pet recovers. Holiday leftovers like turkey skin, gravy and fatty ham can upset a dog's stomach or inflame the pancreas, so keep plates out of reach. A dog that has mouthed a cane toad may drool and vomit too; see pet poisoning treatment in Altamonte Springs for what to do first.

See a vet for stomach trouble

Petfolk Veterinary & Urgent Care - Altamonte Springs is at 999 N State Rd 434, Suite 1010, Altamonte Springs, FL 32714. Call (407) 707-8525. If worms might be the cause, see fecal exams and parasite screening in Altamonte Springs.

Book a visit at Petfolk Veterinary & Urgent Care - Altamonte Springs, or see all veterinary services in Altamonte Springs.