Urgent care is for pet problems that need a vet today but are not life-threatening, such as vomiting, limping, small wounds or a swallowed sock in a pet who is still alert. Petfolk Veterinary & Urgent Care - SouthPark is a veterinary clinic on Old Sardis Road in Charlotte, North Carolina, that sees dogs and cats for same-day urgent visits; call (980) 580-8079 or book online.
Go to a 24-hour emergency hospital now if your pet is struggling to breathe, has blue, gray or white gums, has collapsed, has a seizure that lasts more than a few minutes, is bleeding heavily, or is a male cat straining with no urine. Petfolk SouthPark directs life-threatening emergencies to a 24-hour facility and does not provide overnight care.
Which problems fit a same-day urgent visit at Petfolk SouthPark?
Petfolk SouthPark's urgent visits fit problems like these, in a pet who is otherwise alert:
Vomiting or diarrhea in a pet who is still drinking
Limping, or a paw your dog won't put down
Small cuts, bite wounds or torn nails
Itchy, red skin, hot spots or sudden hives
Ear pain, head shaking or eye squinting
Peeing small amounts often (in a pet who is still producing urine)
Coughing or sneezing with comfortable breathing
Swallowing something it shouldn't have, while still acting normal
How quickly can a sick pet be seen at Petfolk SouthPark?
Most sick pets at Petfolk SouthPark are seen within a day of booking. From October 2025 to September 2026:
60% of sick visits at Petfolk SouthPark were booked the same day, and 86% within a day.
On Sundays, 69% were booked the same day, and the typical same-day booking was seen about an hour and a half later.
About 1 in 10 Petfolk SouthPark sick visits (10%) started at 5 p.m. or later.
What does the vet check first at an urgent visit?
The Petfolk SouthPark vet checks how stable your pet is before anything else.
Breathing, gum color and heart rate.
Temperature, since fever points toward infection and a high temperature after exercise can mean overheating. Charlotte's normal July high is about 90°F (National Weather Service, 1991 to 2020 normals).
Hydration, because vomiting and diarrhea dry pets out quickly.
Pain, which guides which tests come next.
History: what happened, when, and what your pet might have eaten.
The vet may then suggest blood work, x-rays or other tests, with an estimate first; the clinic works with all major pet insurance providers. The pet x-rays page explains imaging.
They came up with a treatment plan for her and even sent me home with an article about the condition she has. Hailey H., Google review
What should I do if a copperhead bites my dog?
Keep your dog calm and still, don't cut or ice the bite, and call Petfolk SouthPark or get to a vet promptly. Copperheads are the most common venomous snake in North Carolina and live statewide except the Outer Banks (NC State Extension). Fast swelling, weakness or trouble breathing means go straight to a 24-hour hospital.
What should I bring to an urgent visit?
Any packaging, wrapper or plant piece your pet may have eaten
A photo of unusual vomit or stool
A list of current medicines and doses
A leash or a secure carrier
The AVMA has first-aid basics worth reading before you need them.
Need a vet in SouthPark today? Petfolk Veterinary & Urgent Care - SouthPark is at 4914 Old Sardis Rd, Unit C5, Charlotte, NC 28211. Call (980) 580-8079 or book online.
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On Old Sardis Road, with ample parking