Pet Vomiting & Diarrhea Treatment in Sandy Springs, GA, From Your Local Vet

Petfolk Veterinary & Urgent Care - Sandy Springs is a vet in Sandy Springs, GA, that treats dogs and cats with vomiting and diarrhea, usually the same day. One mild episode in an otherwise bright pet can often be watched at home; repeated vomiting, blood, or a pet who seems unwell needs a visit.

Stomach upsets are one of the most common reasons pets see a vet. Most get better quickly with the right care.

Call (678) 673-3977, book online or walk in.

When does vomiting or diarrhea need a 24-hour emergency hospital?

Go to a 24-hour emergency hospital right away if your dog is retching without bringing anything up and has a swollen, hard belly, which can be bloat. Also go now for vomiting with collapse, very pale gums, large amounts of blood, or a puppy with bloody diarrhea who isn't fully vaccinated. Petfolk Sandy Springs is a primary and urgent care clinic, not an emergency hospital. BluePearl Pet Hospital at 455 Abernathy Rd NE in Sandy Springs runs a 24-hour emergency service.

When should I bring my pet to Petfolk Sandy Springs?

Book a same-day visit at Petfolk Sandy Springs if your pet:

• Vomits more than two or three times in a day

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

• Won't eat, or seems tired and quiet

• Is a puppy, kitten or senior, who can dehydrate faster

• Might have eaten a toy, sock, bone or something toxic

• Has a health condition like diabetes or kidney disease

My cat has been sick the last couple of days and luckily petfolk was available last Minute on a Sunday to take care of my baby girl!

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What causes vomiting and diarrhea in pets?

At Petfolk Sandy Springs, common causes include eating trash or a new food, swallowed objects, parasites like Giardia from creek or river water, infections, pancreatitis, and problems with organs like the kidneys or liver. In cats, hairballs are common, but frequent vomiting is not normal and deserves a check.

What happens at the visit

1. The vet asks about what your pet ate, how often it has vomited, and what the stool looks like. Photos help.

2. A nose-to-tail exam checks hydration, belly pain and temperature. Fear Free handling is standard at every Petfolk clinic.

3. Tests may include a fecal test, blood work from the in-house lab, or x-rays to look for a swallowed object.

4. Treatment often includes anti-nausea medicine, fluids if your pet is dehydrated, and a bland or prescription diet.

Across Petfolk, 84% of prescription diets sent home are gastrointestinal (GI) diets for upset stomachs (Oct 1, 2025 to Sep 30, 2026).

Care at home after the visit

• Offer small amounts of water often.

• Feed the bland or prescription diet in small meals, as the vet directs.

• Go back to the regular food slowly over several days.

• Pick up stool on walks and in the yard to track progress.

• Call if your pet vomits the medicine or isn't improving within a day or two.

What does treatment cost?

A sick or urgent exam starts at $135 at Petfolk Sandy Springs. Tests, fluids and medicine are added only after you agree. You'll get an estimate before any test or treatment, and the final bill can differ if the plan changes during the visit.

Summer heat and stomach upsets

Hot, humid Sandy Springs summers make dehydration a bigger risk for a pet that is vomiting or has diarrhea. Keep water out, avoid long walks in the heat, and come in sooner rather than later.

Get seen today

Petfolk Veterinary & Urgent Care - Sandy Springs is at 6223 Roswell Rd, 365A, Sandy Springs, GA 30328. The clinic is open weekends, and same-day appointments are available. See also prescription pet food in Sandy Springs.

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