Book a sick visit when your dog or cat has a new symptom that isn't going away: not eating, vomiting, limping, ear scratching, more peeing, a new lump or hiding. Petfolk Veterinary & Urgent Care - Indian Land, a vet clinic in Indian Land, South Carolina, examines sick dogs and cats, often the same day, and leaves you with a clear plan.
Call (803) 232-9817 or book online.
Which symptoms mean my pet should see a vet soon?
Go to a 24-hour emergency hospital now for trouble breathing, collapse, a seizure lasting more than a few minutes, a swollen and hard belly with retching, heavy bleeding, a car accident, or a male cat straining with little or no urine.
Call Petfolk Indian Land to book within a day or so if your pet has:
Not eaten normally for a day. A cat that skips meals needs attention sooner than a dog.
Vomiting or diarrhea that comes back, or blood in either.
A limp that hasn't improved overnight.
Head shaking, ear scratching or a smell from the ears.
More drinking or peeing than usual, or accidents in the house.
A new lump, a red eye, or coughing or sneezing that keeps going.
Quietness or hiding that isn't like your pet.
Why do pets come in for sick visits at Petfolk Indian Land?
The most common reasons for a sick visit at Petfolk Indian Land, from the clinic's opening on May 8 to October 19, 2026, were:
Vomiting or diarrhea (19%).
Skin, lump or growth concerns (13%).
Itching or allergies (12%).
Urinary problems (9%).
Half of Indian Land sick visits (50%) were on a Saturday or Sunday, and about 7 in 10 (69%) included a prescription medicine.
Ticks are worth mentioning at the visit too. Clemson University's Livestock-Poultry Health team reports that the Asian longhorned tick has been found in Lancaster County and can carry Ehrlichia species that cause disease in dogs.
What happens at a sick visit?
At Petfolk Indian Land, the vet starts with questions: when it began, what changed, what your pet ate, and any medicines given at home. Then comes a full exam, not only of the problem area, because a limp or a vomiting spell can have a cause elsewhere. The vet explains what is likely and what would confirm it, and you see an estimate before any test or treatment. Common tests are blood work, a urine or stool test, x-rays, or a skin or ear sample under the microscope.
The staff and doctor were so kind and listened to our concerns about our 9 month old puppy.
Kristen T., Google review
What should I tell the team when I call?
Tell Petfolk Indian Land when the problem started, whether it is getting better or worse, and whether your pet is eating, drinking, peeing and passing stool as usual. Mention any new food, treat, plant or medicine. Bring a medicine list, a fresh stool sample in a sealed bag if it's relevant, and a phone video of a cough, limp or odd breathing.
Where is the Petfolk vet for sick pets off Sherbrook Avenue?
Petfolk Veterinary & Urgent Care - Indian Land is a veterinarian in Indian Land at 1150 Sherbrook Ave, Ste B109, Indian Land, SC 29707, and also sees pets from Marvin, just over the North Carolina line. Call (803) 232-9817 to ask about same-day openings.
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Before you book a sick visit
On Sherbrook Avenue in Indian Land