Pet Vomiting and Diarrhea Treatment in Lake Mary, FL, From Your Local Vet

Petfolk Veterinary & Urgent Care - Lake Mary is a vet in Lake Mary, FL, that sees dogs and cats with vomiting and diarrhea, often the same day you call. One upset stomach that passes fast is common. Vomiting or diarrhea that keeps going, or comes with other signs, needs a vet, because pets can dry out quickly, especially in Florida heat.

Book online, walk in, or call (689) 400-8901.

When is vomiting or diarrhea a 24-hour hospital trip?

Go to a 24-hour emergency hospital right away if your pet:

• tries to vomit but nothing comes up, with a swollen, tight belly (a dog emergency called bloat)

• vomits blood or passes black, tarry stool or a lot of blood

• is very weak, collapses or has pale gums

• may have eaten something toxic and is shaking or confused

• is a male cat straining in the litter box and passing nothing

The nearest one that stays open all the time is Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG), 1490 W Fairbanks Ave, Winter Park.

When should I bring my pet to Petfolk Lake Mary?

Book a same-day visit if:

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

• diarrhea lasts more than a day, or has some blood or mucus

• your pet won't eat or drink, or seems tired and flat

• your pet is a puppy, kitten or senior, since they dry out faster

• you think your pet swallowed a toy, sock or bone

They were kind and did an admirable job of treating our seventh month old cat with nausea and possibly acid reflux.

Anthony P., Google review

What causes an upset stomach in pets?

Most cases come from eating something new: trash, a dropped snack, grass, a new food or a rich treat. Other causes include parasites, infections, stress, swallowed objects, and illnesses like pancreatitis or kidney disease. Heat plays a part here too. The Lake Mary clinic page lists overheating and dehydration, with Central Florida's high heat index, among the problems it treats. A dog who overheats on a midday walk can start vomiting. Food is the other big local trigger. Lake Mary dogs get offered a lot of tasty extras, from bites of a patio meal at Colonial TownPark to dropped treats on a farmers market morning in Central Park. A few bites of fatty or new food are a common start to a bad night of vomiting.

What happens at the visit?

The vet asks what your pet ate, how often the vomiting or diarrhea happens, and what it looks like. A full exam checks hydration, belly pain and fever. Depending on what the vet finds, next steps may include a stool test, blood work, or x-rays in Lake Mary to look for a blockage.

Treatment often includes anti-nausea medicine, medicine to settle the gut, and a bland or prescription diet. Ask the team whether fluids under the skin are right for your pet. Fear Free handling keeps a queasy pet calm, and you stay together in a private room.

Home care while your pet recovers

• Offer small amounts of water often, not a big bowl at once.

• Feed the bland or prescription food the vet sends home, in small meals. See prescription pet food in Lake Mary.

• Skip treats and table food until the stool is normal.

• Walk dogs in the cooler morning or evening and bring water.

• Call if vomiting comes back or your pet stops drinking.

• Check that your pet is peeing normally. Less urine than usual can be a sign of drying out.

Costs

A sick or urgent exam at Petfolk Lake Mary starts at $135. 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 and includes a 24/7 care team by chat for questions while your pet recovers at home.

Where to find us

Petfolk Veterinary & Urgent Care - Lake Mary is at 222 Wheelhouse Ln, #1110, Lake Mary, FL 32746, off I-4 with free parking. It is open weekends, walk-ins are welcome, and same-day appointments are available. Call (689) 400-8901.

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