Vomiting and diarrhoea are two words most people don’t want to talk about, let alone have to deal with when it comes to their pet. Thankfully, we have a summary of what you need to know so you don’t have to dwell on these words for too long!

Most dogs and cats suffer from either (or both) of these at some point in their life. A common cause is ‘dietary indiscretion’ which is just our way of saying your pet ate something he shouldn’t.

If your pet has a vomit or a bout of diarrhoea you should withhold food for a few hours (gastric rest), offer fluids for rehydration and feed a bland diet for a few days. After this, your pet will most likely recover without a problem.

Unfortunately there are times when vomiting and diarrhoea become a little more serious and that’s when you need to call on your vet.

You should seek advice if your pet:

• Vomits more than once
• Has multiple bouts of diarrhoea
• Seems lethargic or is off his food
• Might have ingested something he shouldn’t
• Has been losing weight recently

If you have a puppy or a kitten with diarrhoea or vomiting we recommend you get them checked with us no matter what as their little bodies don’t have much reserve and they can go downhill very quickly.

It’s best to ask Pet Doctors Palm Beach for advice if you are concerned about your pet. We might not be able to clean your carpet but we can help put your mind to rest!