Vomiting & Diarrhea Care in Holly Springs, NC, From Your Local Vet

Petfolk Veterinary & Urgent Care - Holly Springs is a vet in Holly Springs, NC, that sees dogs and cats with vomiting or diarrhea the same day. One messy episode in a pet who is still eating and playing can often wait a day. Repeated vomiting, blood, or a pet who seems flat is a reason to come in.

Call (919) 591-0887 or book online. Walk-ins are welcome.

When does an upset stomach need a 24-hour emergency hospital?

Head to a 24-hour emergency hospital right away if your pet:

• Keeps retching but nothing comes up, and the belly looks swollen or tight.

• Is vomiting blood or passing a lot of blood in the stool.

• Collapses, is very weak or has pale gums.

• Ate something toxic and is now vomiting.

• Swallowed a toy or bone and can't keep even water down.

A puppy with vomiting and bloody diarrhea who hasn't finished vaccines should be seen right away, wherever you can get in fastest.

When should I bring my pet to Petfolk Holly Springs?

Book a same-day visit if your pet:

• Vomits more than twice in a day, or keeps vomiting for over a day.

• Has diarrhea for more than a day, or diarrhea with a little blood or mucus.

• Won't eat, or seems tired and quiet.

• Has both vomiting and diarrhea at the same time.

• Is a senior, a young puppy or kitten, or has a health problem, since they dry out faster.

How does Petfolk Holly Springs pin down the cause?

The vet asks what your pet ate, whether anything is missing from the house, and when it started. Then comes a full exam, with a gentle feel of the belly. From there, the vet may suggest:

• A stool test for parasites. Learn about fecal exams in Holly Springs.

• Blood tests from the in-house lab to check hydration and organs.

• X-rays if your pet may have swallowed something.

You'll get an estimate before any test or treatment, and you choose what to do. Fear Free handling is standard at Petfolk, so a queasy pet is handled gently.

They were wonderful with my baby who came in with an upset belly.

Jenna G., Google review

How is it treated?

Many pets go home the same day with medicine to settle the stomach and a bland diet plan. If your pet seems dry, ask the team whether fluids would help. Some need a short course of a prescription diet. Across Petfolk clinics, more than four in five prescription diets sent home from October 2025 to September 2026 were gut-friendly GI diets. Read more about prescription pet food in Holly Springs.

Lake swims and creek water

Water can cause stomach trouble too. In June 2022, dogs became sick and died after swimming near the Farrington boat launch at Jordan Lake, where toxic algae had been found. State officials asked people to keep pets out of water that looks like spilled paint or has scum on top. NC State's vet school also lists drinking from creeks and ponds as a risk for leptospirosis. If your dog starts vomiting after a swim, tell the vet where you were.

The next few days at home

Feed small meals of the bland diet the vet suggests for a few days, then mix your pet's regular food back in slowly. Keep fresh water out at all times. Stool can take two or three days to firm up. Call the clinic if vomiting comes back, your pet stops drinking, or they seem weaker instead of brighter.

Costs for stomach care

A sick or urgent exam at Petfolk Holly Springs starts at $135. Tests, fluids and medicine are added only if your pet needs them. The final bill can differ if the plan changes during the visit. PetfolkCare membership starts at $199 a year.

Visit Petfolk on Village Walk Drive

Petfolk Veterinary & Urgent Care - Holly Springs is at 105 Village Walk Dr, Holly Springs, NC 27540. Bring a fresh stool sample in a bag if you can, and a photo of the vomit. The clinic is open weekends. Book online to see today's times.

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