Vomiting & Diarrhea Care in Grant Park, Atlanta, From Your Local Vet

Petfolk Veterinary & Urgent Care - Grant Park is a vet in Grant Park, Atlanta, that treats dogs and cats with vomiting and diarrhea, often the same day. Most upset stomachs come from eating something new or something found on a walk, and they get better with the right care. The visit tells you which kind you have, and what to do next.

Call (470) 256-0274 or walk in. The team will tell you how soon they can see your pet.

Should I go to a 24-hour hospital instead?

Go to a 24-hour emergency hospital now if your pet:

• vomits again and again and cannot keep water down

• tries to vomit but nothing comes up, and the belly looks swollen or tight

• has a lot of blood in vomit or stool, or stool that looks black like tar

• is very weak, collapses or has pale gums

• may have swallowed a toy, sock, corn cob or something toxic

MedVet Atlanta, 1700 Century Circle NE, is a 24-hour hospital that takes emergencies without an appointment. Calling on the way helps them get ready. If your pet seems worse after a visit with us, or our clinic has closed for the day, go there. Don't wait for morning.

When is an upset stomach a same-day visit?

Bring your pet to Petfolk Grant Park the same day if vomiting or diarrhea has lasted more than a day, keeps coming back, or comes with low energy or skipped meals. Puppies, kittens and older pets dry out faster than healthy adults, so see the vet sooner for them. A senior dog who starts vomiting should be seen early, because it can point to a kidney, liver or gut problem, not just a bad snack.

What happens at the visit?

The vet asks when it started, how often it happens and what your pet might have eaten. Then they check hydration, feel the belly for pain or gas and listen to the gut. A photo of the vomit or stool on your phone helps more than a long story.

Next, the vet tells you what they think is going on and whether a test would change the plan. Petfolk Grant Park has an in-house lab and digital x-rays, so a fecal test, blood work or an x-ray to look for a swallowed object can often be done during the visit. The vet explains each test and why it matters, and you choose. You'll get an estimate before any test or treatment. The final bill can differ if the plan changes during the visit.

Treatment may include anti-nausea medicine, medicine for diarrhea, a bland or prescription stomach diet and advice on water. Across Petfolk from October 2025 to September 2026, 84% of the prescription diets sent home were stomach and gut diets, so this is a common part of the plan.

Care at home after the visit

• Offer small amounts of water often, not a full bowl at once.

• Feed the diet the vet gave you in small meals for a few days.

• Watch for more vomiting, blood or a pet who stops drinking.

• Call if stool is not firmer in two to three days.

Dogs often get sick from food scraps and chicken bones they grab on city sidewalks, so a short leash on walks helps prevent a repeat. Switch foods slowly over a week or so, keep trash cans closed, and keep grapes, onions, chocolate and sugar-free gum out of reach. Cats who vomit hairballs more than once or twice a month should also be checked, since frequent vomiting is not normal for a cat.

The cost of a sick stomach visit

A sick or urgent exam at Petfolk Grant Park starts at $135. Tests and medicine are added only when you say yes. CareCredit financing and most major pet insurance plans work here.

A calm visit for a pet who feels bad

Fear Free trained vets handle sick pets gently and give breaks when needed. The clinic also sees other urgent problems like limps, ear pain and small wounds, often the same day, with walk-ins welcome.

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