Vomiting and Diarrhea Care in Noblesville, IN, From Your Local Vet

Petfolk Veterinary & Urgent Care - Noblesville is a vet in Noblesville, IN, that sees dogs and cats with vomiting or diarrhea the same day. One soft stool in an otherwise happy pet can often wait a day. Repeated vomiting, diarrhea that lasts, or a pet who stops eating should be seen. Walk-ins are welcome.

Call (463) 217-5944, book online or walk in.

When does an upset stomach need a 24-hour hospital?

Go to a 24-hour hospital, such as MedVet Indianapolis in Carmel or VCA Advanced Veterinary Care Center in Fishers, if your pet:

• tries to vomit again and again but nothing comes up, and the belly looks swollen;

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

• is very weak, collapsed or has pale or gray gums;

• vomits after eating something toxic, a toy or a bone;

• is a young puppy with no vaccines and has bloody diarrhea.

Not sure? Call Petfolk Noblesville at (463) 217-5944 while it is open. The team will help you decide.

Can this wait until tomorrow, or should I come in today?

Come in today if:

• your pet vomited more than two or three times in a day;

• diarrhea has lasted more than a day, or has fresh blood or mucus;

• your pet will not eat, or will not drink;

• your pet is a puppy, kitten or senior, or has a health problem such as diabetes;

• your pet seems sore when you touch the belly, or keeps getting up and lying down.

Small pets and very young or old pets lose water fast, so they should be seen sooner.

What is behind the upset stomach?

Vomiting and diarrhea have many causes: a sudden food change, garbage, worms, an infection, a swallowed object, pancreatitis, or a problem with the liver or kidneys. The vet starts with questions and a full exam. Then the vet may suggest:

• a stool test for worms and other parasites;

• blood work in the in-house lab to check organs and hydration;

• digital x-rays to look for a blockage or gas.

You'll get an estimate before any test or treatment. The final bill can differ if the plan changes during the visit. Sick and urgent exams start at $135.

A Noblesville family whose cat was very sick wrote about their visit:

They ran many tests and determined that she was suffering from pancreatitis.

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Common treatments

• Anti-nausea medicine and medicine to settle the gut.

• A bland or prescription diet for a few days.

• Dewormer if the stool test finds parasites.

• More tests or a referral if the cause is not clear or your pet gets worse.

Ask the team which treatments can be given in the clinic during your visit. The vet uses Fear Free, gentle handling, so a queasy pet is not held down more than needed.

The first days at home

Most pets with a simple upset stomach feel better within a day or two of treatment. Offer small meals of the diet the vet sends home, three or four times a day, and slowly mix the usual food back in over about five days. Stools may stay soft for a couple of days, which is normal. Call the clinic if vomiting comes back, your pet will not eat by the next day, or you see blood. The team will tell you whether a recheck or more tests make sense.

What you can do before the visit

• Take away food for a few hours, but keep small amounts of water available.

• Take a photo of the vomit or stool. It helps more than you might think.

• Note when it started, how many times it happened, and anything new your pet ate.

• Do not give human stomach medicine. Some contain ingredients that are unsafe for pets.

Local habits that upset stomachs

Summer concerts and movie nights at Federal Hill Commons mean dropped food on the lawn. Dogs on long walks along the Forest Park Trail sometimes drink from puddles or the river. Holiday meals bring fatty scraps, which can trigger pancreatitis. Keep trash cans closed and leftovers out of reach.

Petfolk Veterinary & Urgent Care - Noblesville is at 5986 Midland Pointe Blvd, Suite 108, Noblesville, IN 46062. If parasites are a worry, read about fecal exams in Noblesville.

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