Pet Vomiting & Diarrhea Treatment in Boynton Beach, FL, From Your Local Vet

Petfolk Veterinary & Urgent Care - Boynton Beach is a vet in Boynton Beach, FL, that treats dogs and cats with vomiting and diarrhea the same day. One bout of stomach upset in an otherwise happy pet can often be watched at home. Repeated vomiting, diarrhea for more than a day, or any of the warning signs below means it's time for a visit.

Go to a 24-hour emergency hospital now if your pet vomits again and again and can't keep water down, has a swollen hard belly, is retching with nothing coming up, or is weak and collapsing. Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG) at 2246 North Congress Avenue in Boynton Beach is open around the clock. Petfolk Boynton Beach is an urgent care clinic, not an emergency hospital.

For other stomach trouble, call (561) 200-1214 or walk in.

When is vomiting or diarrhea serious?

Bring your pet to Petfolk Boynton Beach the same day if you see any of these:

• Vomiting more than twice in a day

• Diarrhea for more than 24 hours, or very watery diarrhea

• Blood in vomit or stool, or black, tarry stool

• Not eating, or hiding and lethargic

• Belly pain: hunching, whining or not wanting to be touched

• A puppy or kitten with any of these signs, because young pets dry out fast

• A pet who may have eaten trash, a toy, a bone or something toxic

In Florida heat, a dog with diarrhea loses fluid faster. Offer small amounts of water often and watch for sticky gums.

What causes stomach upset in dogs and cats?

The most common causes the vet sees are:

1. Eating something new or gross, like garbage, rich table food or something found on a walk.

2. Intestinal parasites, such as roundworms, hookworms or giardia.

3. A sudden food change.

4. Swallowed objects that can block the gut.

5. Toxins, including cane toads, which live across South Florida.

6. Long-term problems, such as food allergies, pancreatitis or kidney disease.

How will the vet find the cause?

The visit starts with questions about what your pet ate, when the signs began and how often. The vet then checks hydration, belly pain and temperature. Based on the exam, the vet may suggest:

• A fecal test for parasites

• Blood work in the in-house lab

• Digital x-rays to look for a swallowed object

• Basic ultrasound of the belly

Treatment may include anti-nausea medicine, a bland or prescription diet, deworming, or other care the vet explains first. You'll get an estimate before any test or treatment. The final bill can differ if the plan changes during the visit. Gentle, Fear Free handling helps a pet who already feels sick.

What to feed after a stomach upset

Follow the vet's plan. Many pets do well with small, bland meals for a few days, then a slow switch back to their usual food. Across Petfolk, most prescription diets sent home are gut-friendly diets for upset stomachs (Oct 2025 to Sep 2026). Ask the team whether your pet needs one.

They were able to get us in, do tests and diagnose problems quickly and effectively.

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Bring a sample

A fresh stool sample in a sealed bag, or a photo of the vomit, helps the vet a lot. Note anything your pet could have eaten in the last two days.

Write down how many times your pet has vomited or had diarrhea, and roughly when. Tell the vet about any new treats, chews, table food or medicine. Small details, like a missing corner of a toy or an open trash can, often point straight to the cause.

If you are not sure whether to come in, call. The team at Petfolk Boynton Beach can tell you whether to watch at home tonight or to bring your pet in today.

Get your pet feeling better

Petfolk Veterinary & Urgent Care - Boynton Beach is at 7375 Boynton Beach Blvd, Suite 435, Boynton Beach, FL 33437. Call (561) 200-1214. If your pet may have eaten something toxic, see pet poisoning treatment in Boynton Beach.

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