If your pet vomits once or has a single episode of diarrhea or loose stool in a 24 hour period, it is usually safe to continue monitoring at home.

If your pet experiences multiple episodes of vomiting or diarrhea in a 24 hour period or if you see blood or dark red/black in their vomit or stool, you should contact a veterinarian.

If you aren’t sure whether or not you should seek veterinary care or if your pet is having a medical emergency, it is best to contact a veterinarian to guide you in next steps.

• Withhold normal food

• Offer broth and water for 12-24 hours

• If your pet’s GI upset is not worsening, then you can start to offer a bland diet of plain boiled chicken (no seasoning) and canned pumpkin, you can also add in plain cottage cheese

• Once your pet is eating and has not had any vomiting or diarrhea for 24 hours, you can begin to mix the above ingredients in with their regular diet at a ratio of 1:1 (half bland diet and half normal diet) for 2-3 meals

• If your pet continues to have no vomiting or diarrhea once starting to transition back to their normal diet, you can resume their normal diet completely and discontinue the bland diet mixture

• If this is becoming a recurring or chronic issue for your pet, we recommend the products below for you to consider adding into your pet’s diet

• Fera Pet Organics Probioticss

• Fera Pet Organics Postbiotics

• Just Food for Dogs Balanced Remedy can be kept on hand to feed during episodes of GI upset

• Recommended high quality diets to feed as your pet’s normal diet include The Honest Kitchen, Raised Right Pet Food, and Just Food for Dogs

• If you would like guidance on choosing a food for your pet, please contact us to schedule a nutrition consultation to discuss your pet’s specific lifestyle and needs to make the best recommendation possible

If you would like guidance on whether it is safe to monitor your pet at home or if veterinary care is needed urgently, you can contact us at 830-777-6500 or info@yourvetconnection.com, and we will respond shortly during regular business hours.

If you need guidance after hours or during the weekend, you can reach out to us and we will respond when we are able to, but we would recommend reaching out to an emergency/after-hours clinic such as Hill Country Animal Emergency Hospital in Boerne at 830-510-3338.