Vomiting & Diarrhea Care in Kennesaw, GA, From Your Local Vet

Petfolk Veterinary & Urgent Care - Kennesaw is a vet in Kennesaw, GA, that treats vomiting and diarrhea in dogs and cats the same day. One episode in a bright, hungry pet can often be watched at home. If it keeps happening, comes with blood or your pet seems weak, bring them in.

Call (770) 404-8937 or walk in. Same-day appointments are available.

When is vomiting or diarrhea an emergency?

Go to a 24-hour emergency hospital right away, such as VEG at 1290 Johnson Ferry Road in Marietta, if your pet:

• Retches again and again but brings nothing up, with a swollen belly

• Collapses, is very weak or has pale gums

• Vomits a lot of blood, or passes black, tarry stool

• Is a young puppy with no vaccines and bloody diarrhea

These signs can mean bloat, a blockage or a serious infection like parvo. For everything else, Petfolk Kennesaw can usually help the same day.

What signs mean my pet should be seen today?

Book a same-day visit at Petfolk Kennesaw if your pet has:

• Vomited more than two or three times in a day

• Had diarrhea for more than a day

• Stopped eating, or won't keep water down

• Some blood or mucus in the stool

• Been eating trash, bones, toys or anything strange

• Other health problems, or is very young or very old

Cats hide illness well. A cat who vomits often, even if it seems normal for them, deserves a check.

They told me the likely reasons of why my cat has been throwing up periodically and gave me a very affordable quote for the visit.

Anna B., Google review

What the vet does at the visit

You get a private exam room as soon as you arrive. The vet asks what your pet ate, when the problem started and what the vomit or stool looks like. Then comes a full exam: hydration, gums, belly, temperature and heart rate.

Depending on what the vet finds, next steps can include:

1. A stool test for parasites. See fecal exams and parasite screening.

2. Blood work from the in-house lab to check organs and hydration.

3. X-rays to look for a swallowed object.

4. Medicine for nausea and a bland or prescription diet to settle the gut.

You'll get an estimate before any test or treatment. The final bill can differ if the plan changes during the visit. Fear Free handling keeps the visit as calm as it can be for a pet who feels rough.

Common causes in Kennesaw dogs and cats

Many upset stomachs start with a change in food or a raid on the trash can. Others come from worms, a virus, eating grass or sticks on a walk, or stress. In summer, heat and humidity can add to the strain, so keep fresh water out and walk your dog in the cooler parts of the day.

Across Petfolk, 84% of the prescription diets sent home are gastrointestinal diets for sensitive stomachs (Oct 1, 2025 to Sep 30, 2026). See prescription pet food in Kennesaw.

How should I care for my pet at home afterward?

Follow the plan the vet gives you. In general:

• Offer small amounts of water often, rather than a full bowl at once.

• Feed the bland or prescription food in small meals.

• Bring back regular food slowly over several days.

• Bring a fresh stool sample if the vet asks for a recheck.

Call Petfolk Kennesaw if vomiting returns, your pet stops drinking, or they seem more tired instead of less.

Stopping the next upset stomach

A few habits cut down on repeat visits. Switch foods slowly over a week. Use a trash can with a lid, and keep cooked bones and corn cobs out of reach. Keep your pet on monthly parasite prevention, since some worms cause loose stool. If your dog gets an upset stomach after every car ride or boarding stay, ask the vet about a plan for next time.

See the vet today

Petfolk Veterinary & Urgent Care - Kennesaw is at 1155 Ernest W Barrett Pkwy NW, Suite 204, Kennesaw, GA 30144, with free parking. The clinic is open weekends. Call (770) 404-8937 or book online.

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