Is Your Pet Vomiting or Having Diarrhea?
Vomiting or diarrhea can start suddenly—and it is not always easy to know whether you should wait or call a vet.
If your dog or cat keeps getting sick, cannot keep water down, refuses food, or seems unusually tired, call Thrive Vet Care in Airdrie.
Same-day appointments may be available during clinic hours.
Tell us what is happening and when it started.
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Your Pet Is Sick. Should You Wait or Call?
Maybe your dog has vomited more than once.
Maybe your cat has diarrhea, will not eat, or is hiding.
Maybe you found torn packaging, missing food, chewed medication, or something else they may have swallowed.
You may be hoping the symptoms will pass—but worried that waiting could make things worse.
Call Thrive Vet Care and describe what you are seeing. We will help you understand the appropriate next step.
Call Today If Your Dog or Cat Is Experiencing:
- Repeated vomiting or gagging
- Diarrhea or unusually watery stool
- Blood in vomit or stool
- Trouble keeping water down
- Refusing food
- Weakness or unusual tiredness
- A sudden change in behaviour
- Symptoms that are becoming more frequent
- Possible access to garbage, medication, toxins or foreign objects
- Signs that they may have eaten something they should not have
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Vomiting or Diarrhea Can Become More Serious Quickly
Sometimes a pet gets sick after eating something unusual. In other cases, vomiting or diarrhea may be connected to dehydration, infection, poisoning, an obstruction, or another medical issue.
The cause is not always obvious from the symptoms alone.
If the vomiting or diarrhea continues, your pet cannot drink, or they seem weak or unusually quiet, call Thrive Vet Care to ask about a same-day appointment.
Repeated vomiting or diarrhea, blood, weakness, inability to keep water down and possible ingestion of something dangerous are legitimate reasons to seek prompt veterinary advice. Severe illness, difficulty standing, repeated unproductive retching or rapidly worsening symptoms may require emergency care rather than a routine appointment.
When your pet is actively sick, you do not want to wait several days to have them checked. Call during clinic hours to ask about same-day availability.
Not knowing what the visit will cost can make an already stressful situation worse. The team will also discuss recommended testing or treatment before moving forward.
Thrive Vet Care assesses dogs and cats experiencing sudden vomiting, diarrhea, appetite loss or possible ingestion of something they should not have eaten.
You will receive an explanation of what the veterinarian finds, what treatment may help, and what signs you should monitor after the visit.
Why Airdrie Pet Owners Call Thrive Vet Care
Do Not Keep Waiting If the Symptoms Continue
Call promptly when:
- Your pet has vomited repeatedly
- The diarrhea keeps happening
- Your pet cannot keep water down
- There is blood in the vomit or stool
- Your pet refuses food
- Your pet seems weak, painful or unusually quiet
- You think they ate medication, garbage, a foreign object or something toxic
- The symptoms are becoming more frequent or severe
You do not need to decide on your own whether it can wait.
Tell us what happened, what symptoms you are seeing and when they started.
Worried About the Cost?
Ask about pricing before your pet is seen.
Thrive Vet Care offers upfront exam pricing and will explain the expected cost of any recommended tests or treatment.
You can ask questions before deciding how to proceed.
What to Tell Us When You Call
Having a few details ready can help the team understand your pet’s situation:
- When the symptoms began
- How often your pet has vomited or had diarrhea
- Whether your pet is eating and drinking
- Whether there is blood in the vomit or stool
- Whether your pet seems painful or unusually tired
- Any new foods, treats, medications, or household items they may have encountered
- Anything your pet may have eaten, chewed or swallowed
- Any missing food, medication, packaging, toys or household products
Do not worry if you do not have every answer. Start by telling us what you have noticed.
Do not spend another day wondering whether the vomiting or diarrhea will stop on its own.
Call Thrive Vet Care in Airdrie for a same-day appointment, upfront exam pricing and clear guidance about what your pet may need next.
Same-day availability is based on clinic capacity.
Call as early as possible.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can my pet be seen today?
Same-day appointments are available based on clinic capacity. Call as early as possible and explain what your pet is experiencing.
How much is the exam?
Call for the current upfront exam price. If the veterinarian recommends testing or treatment, the expected cost will be discussed with you.
What might be causing the symptoms?
Vomiting, diarrhea, poor appetite, and stomach discomfort can have many possible causes. A veterinarian needs to assess your pet before determining what may be wrong.
Should I bring anything?
The clinic may ask about recent food changes, medications, possible toxin exposure, or anything unusual your pet may have eaten. Follow any instructions provided when you call.
What if I am not sure it is urgent?
Call and describe the symptoms. The team can help you understand the appropriate next step.
What if my pet’s condition is severe?
Call immediately when symptoms are severe or rapidly worsening. Difficulty breathing, collapse, seizures, suspected poisoning, severe pain, or repeated vomiting may require emergency attention.