Vomiting & Diarrhea Care in North Hills, Raleigh, NC, From Your Local Vet

Petfolk Veterinary & Urgent Care - North Hills is a vet in North Hills, Raleigh, that treats vomiting and diarrhea in dogs and cats the same day. Most upset stomachs come from eating something new or gross, a sudden diet change, stress or parasites. Some come from more serious problems, like a swallowed object, pancreatitis or parvo in puppies.

The goal is to settle your pet's stomach, find the cause, and keep your pet hydrated.

Call (984) 983-4900 or book online. Walk-ins are welcome.

When is vomiting or diarrhea a reason for a 24-hour emergency hospital?

Go straight to a 24-hour emergency hospital if your pet is vomiting and can't keep water down, has a swollen, hard belly with retching but nothing coming up, is very weak or collapsed, has a lot of blood in vomit or stool, or ate something toxic. A large dog retching with a bloated belly may have bloat, which needs care within minutes. In Raleigh, BluePearl Pet Hospital at 4640 Paragon Park Rd has a team ready around the clock. Petfolk North Hills treats pets who are sick but stable.

When should I bring my pet in?

Book a same-day visit at Petfolk North Hills if:

• Vomiting happens more than two or three times in a day

• Diarrhea lasts more than a day, or has some blood or mucus

• Your pet won't eat for more than a day

• Your pet is a puppy, kitten or senior, since they dehydrate faster

• Your pet seems tired, sore in the belly or "off"

• You think something like a toy or sock may be missing

A single vomit in a bright, playful pet can usually be watched for a few hours.

I was able to make an appointment and be seen quickly and get my sickly dog back home in a reasonable time with excellent care.

Allison T., Google review

Finding out what upset the stomach

At Petfolk North Hills, the vet starts with your story and an exam, including the belly and hydration. Then, if needed:

1. A stool test for worms, giardia and other parasites.

2. Blood work to check organs and dehydration.

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

4. A parvo test for young or unvaccinated puppies.

You'll get an estimate before any test or treatment. The final bill can differ if the plan changes during the visit.

How is it treated?

Most pets go home the same day with:

• Anti-nausea medicine

• Fluids under the skin, if mildly dehydrated and the vet suggests it

• A bland or prescription GI diet. Across Petfolk, 84% of prescription diets we send home are gastrointestinal diets for sensitive stomachs (Oct 2025 to Sep 2026).

• Medicine for parasites, if found

• Probiotics, if the vet suggests them

Every Petfolk clinic uses Fear Free handling, which helps when a pet feels sick and sore.

How much does treatment cost?

An urgent exam at Petfolk North Hills starts at $135. Tests and medicine are quoted before they are done. PetfolkCare membership starts at $199 a year and includes chat with a 24/7 care team, which helps when you're unsure whether to come in.

Home care after the visit

• Offer small amounts of water often.

• Feed the bland or prescribed diet in small meals for a few days.

• Switch back to normal food slowly.

• Keep notes on vomiting and stool, with photos if helpful.

• Call if things get worse instead of better.

Summer in Raleigh can add heat stress, so keep a sick pet cool and inside. Dogs who drank from a pond or creek may have picked up giardia, and NC DEQ warns to keep pets out of water that looks green or scummy.

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Come in today

Petfolk Veterinary & Urgent Care - North Hills is at 631 E Six Forks Rd, Suite 101, Raleigh, NC 27609. Call (984) 983-4900, book online or walk in.

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