Pet Vomiting and Diarrhea Treatment in Peachtree Corners, GA, From Your Local Vet

Petfolk Veterinary & Urgent Care - Peachtree Corners is a vet in Peachtree Corners, GA, that treats dogs and cats with vomiting and diarrhea the same day. Walk in, or book online for the soonest time, including weekends.

One soft stool or a single vomit after eating grass is common. Repeated vomiting, blood, or a pet who stops eating is not. This page helps you tell the difference.

Call (770) 637-0032, book online or walk in.

Is this a same-day visit or a 24-hour hospital?

Go to a 24-hour emergency hospital now, such as Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG) in Brookhaven, if your pet:

• Retches again and again with nothing coming up, and the belly looks swollen

• Vomits blood or something that looks like coffee grounds

• Is weak, collapsing or has pale gums

• Is a young puppy with vomiting and bloody diarrhea who won't eat

Come to Petfolk Peachtree Corners the same day if your pet has vomited more than twice in a day, has diarrhea for more than a day, has some blood in the stool, or won't eat.

We were seen right away to address some concerns we had with our dog who was having diarrhea with some blood.

Mary W., Google review

How long can I wait at home?

A healthy adult dog with one or two loose stools, who is still eating, drinking and playing, can often be watched for a day. Offer water in small amounts. Don't wait with:

• Puppies and kittens, who dry out fast

• Senior pets and pets with kidney disease or diabetes

• Cats who stop eating for a day

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

Keep notes while you watch: how many times, what came up, and whether your pet drank. Those notes help the vet if you do come in. If you aren't sure, call. The team can tell you whether to come in now. For a pet who ate something odd, see pet poisoning treatment in Peachtree Corners.

What will the vet check?

The vet asks what your pet ate, when it started and how often it is happening. Then comes an exam of the belly, gums and hydration. Depending on what the vet finds, tests may include:

• A stool test for worms, Giardia and other parasites

• Blood work to check the kidneys, liver and pancreas

• A parvo test for puppies who are not fully vaccinated

• X-rays to look for a blockage

Treatment often includes anti-nausea medicine, a stomach-friendly diet and a probiotic. You'll get an estimate before any test or treatment. The final bill can differ if the plan changes during the visit. A sick or urgent exam starts at $135.

Common causes around Peachtree Corners

Diet changes and table scraps top the list, and Thanksgiving leftovers bring a wave of fatty-food upsets each year. Dogs who drink from puddles, shared bowls or the river on trail days at Jones Bridge Park can pick up Giardia. Stress from boarding or a move can cause loose stool too. A fecal exam sorts out parasites fast.

Bring this to the visit

• A fresh stool sample in a bag or clean container

• A photo of the vomit or stool, if you can

• The food bag or the name of any new treat

• Any wrapper or toy your pet may have chewed

Fear Free handling is standard at every Petfolk clinic, and a pet with an upset stomach is treated gently and given breaks.

Feeding after the visit

Follow the vet's plan. Most pets go back to small, bland meals for a few days, then slowly return to their normal food. Skip new treats and chews for a week, so you can tell when the stomach has settled. Call the clinic if vomiting comes back or your pet stops eating again.

Come in for a stomach check

Petfolk Veterinary & Urgent Care - Peachtree Corners is at 5175 Peachtree Pkwy, Suite 1300-B, Peachtree Corners, GA 30092, at The Forum. Call (770) 637-0032 on the way.

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