Pet Vomiting & Diarrhea Treatment in Far North Central San Antonio, From Your Local Vet

Petfolk Veterinary & Urgent Care - Far North Central is a vet in San Antonio, TX, that treats vomiting and diarrhea in dogs and cats the same day. Most upset stomachs come from something your pet ate, but some point to infection, parasites or a blockage. The vet finds the likely cause and sends you home with a clear plan.

When does vomiting or diarrhea need a 24-hour hospital?

Go to a 24-hour hospital now if your dog keeps retching but nothing comes up and the belly looks swollen, if your pet has collapsed or is very weak, or if there is a lot of blood in the vomit or stool. The nearest 24-hour option is BluePearl Pet Hospital Stone Oak, at 503 E Sonterra Blvd. Petfolk Far North Central is a primary and urgent care clinic, not an emergency hospital.

Call (726) 600-3009 or book online. Walk-ins are welcome.

Can I watch my pet at home for a day?

Sometimes. An adult dog who vomits once, then acts normal, eats and drinks, can often be watched for a day. Come in the same day if any of these are true:

• Vomiting more than two or three times, or diarrhea that lasts past a day

• A puppy, a kitten, or a senior pet

• Black, tarry stool or streaks of blood

• Not eating, hiding, or acting tired

• Your pet may have swallowed a toy, a sock or a bone

• Your pet may have eaten something toxic

What will the vet do?

The vet at Petfolk Far North Central asks what your pet ate and when the signs started, then checks hydration, gums and the belly. Depending on what the exam shows, the next step may be a stool test, blood work from the in-house lab, or x-rays to look for something stuck. Most pets go home with medicine from the on-site pharmacy and a simple feeding plan. Some get a short course of a prescription diet. See prescription pet food in Far North Central.

Fear Free handling is standard at every Petfolk clinic. A pet with a sore belly is handled gently, and the team takes its time.

Puppies and parvo

A puppy that hasn't finished its vaccine series and has vomiting and diarrhea needs to be seen the same day. Parvovirus spreads through infected stool and lingers in the ground where dogs gather. Call (726) 600-3009 before you walk in, so the team knows you are coming and can plan how to bring your puppy in. Learn about puppy vaccines in Far North Central.

After a big Texas rain

The Texas A&M diagnostic lab notes that wet weather raises the risk of leptospirosis, even for city dogs that use parks, trails or the backyard. Lepto can start with vomiting, belly pain and tiredness. If your dog gets sick after splashing through puddles or standing water, tell the vet.

Feeding after an upset stomach

Once the vet says it's OK to eat, start with small meals of whatever plan you were given, a few times a day, instead of one big bowl. Keep fresh water out, and offer it often in small amounts if your pet gulps and brings it back up. Go back to the usual food slowly over several days. If vomiting returns, or your pet still won't eat after a day, call the clinic.

Bring a sample, or a photo

A fresh stool sample in a clean bag helps the vet check for parasites. A phone photo of the vomit or stool helps too. Bring any packaging if you think your pet got into something.

What does a visit for vomiting or diarrhea cost?

At Petfolk Far North Central, the cost depends on the exam and any tests or medicine you agree to. You'll get an estimate before any test or treatment. The final bill can differ if the plan changes during the visit. PetfolkCare membership starts at $199 a year.

Petfolk Veterinary & Urgent Care - Far North Central is at 18206 Blanco Rd, Suite 104, San Antonio, TX 78258. Call (726) 600-3009 before you come in.

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