Book a same-day vet visit if your dog or cat vomits more than twice in a day, has diarrhea for more than a day, won't eat, or is a puppy or kitten with an upset stomach. Petfolk Veterinary & Urgent Care - SouthPark is a veterinary clinic on Old Sardis Road in Charlotte, North Carolina, that treats vomiting and diarrhea in dogs and cats, often on the day you call.
Go to a 24-hour emergency hospital now if your dog retches without bringing anything up, the belly looks swollen, your pet vomits blood or passes a lot of blood, collapses, or seems very weak. Do the same if your pet may have swallowed a toxin and already shows signs.
How common is vomiting and diarrhea at Petfolk SouthPark?
Vomiting and diarrhea were the second most common reason for a sick visit at Petfolk SouthPark, at 17% of sick visits, after skin concerns (October 2025 to September 2026). What those visits included, in the same window:
About 4 in 10 (39%) included Cerenia, an anti-nausea medicine.
About 3 in 10 included blood work (29%) or a fecal test (29%), and about 1 in 8 included x-rays (12%).
About 1 in 6 (16%) ended with a prescription diet to help settle the stomach.
Should I take away food and water from a vomiting pet?
Don't take away water, because vomiting and diarrhea drain fluid fast; offer small amounts often. A short break from food, a few hours for an adult dog, can settle the stomach. Puppies, kittens, tiny breeds and pets with diabetes should not fast without advice from a vet, such as the Petfolk SouthPark team, because their blood sugar can drop.
Will chicken and rice fix an upset stomach?
Plain boiled chicken and white rice in small meals can ease a mild upset, but it does nothing for a blockage, an infection, a toxin or pancreatitis (an inflamed pancreas, often set off by fatty food). If your pet isn't better within a day, it needs an exam. Don't give human stomach medicines without calling Petfolk SouthPark first; some contain ingredients that harm dogs and cats.
Could parasites or lake water cause my dog's diarrhea?
Yes. Intestinal parasites are common in Charlotte dogs: in 2025, about 1 in 30 dogs tested in Mecklenburg County were positive for giardia (2.84%) and about 1 in 50 for hookworm (2.39%), according to the Companion Animal Parasite Council. A fecal test at Petfolk SouthPark checks for them (CAPC hookworm map).
Water can matter too. North Carolina's environmental agency warned about algal blooms on Lake Norman, including the Mecklenburg County part, and advises keeping pets out of bright green, discolored or scummy water. Treat vomiting or diarrhea after a swim in scummy water as urgent; the pet poisoning treatment page covers next steps.
What happens at a vomiting or diarrhea visit at Petfolk SouthPark?
The Petfolk SouthPark vet asks what your pet ate, when it started and what came up or out, then checks hydration, belly comfort and temperature. Tests such as a fecal test, blood work or x-rays come with an estimate first. Treatment may include fluids, anti-nausea medicine and a short diet plan.
I woke up to my cat having a somewhat urgent issue and I was able to get an appointment within 2 hours and they provided me with a very accurate quote as well. Molly W., Google review
The veterinarian in SouthPark team is at Petfolk Veterinary & Urgent Care - SouthPark, 4914 Old Sardis Rd, Unit C5, Charlotte, NC 28211.
Call (980) 580-8079 or book online.
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