Pet Wound & Injury Care in Boynton Beach, FL, From Your Local Vet

Petfolk Veterinary & Urgent Care - Boynton Beach is a vet in Boynton Beach, FL, that treats cuts, bite wounds, torn nails, limps and other injuries in dogs and cats the same day. Small wounds can hide deep damage, especially bites, so it pays to have one checked early.

Bleeding that won't stop, a hit by a car, or a deep chest or belly wound? Press a clean towel on the wound and go to a 24-hour emergency hospital, such as Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG) at 2246 North Congress Avenue in Boynton Beach. Petfolk Boynton Beach is an urgent care clinic, not an emergency hospital.

For other injuries, call (561) 200-1214 or walk in today.

Does a small bite wound need a vet?

Yes, usually. A dog or cat bite can look like a tiny hole on the skin while the teeth have torn the tissue underneath. Bacteria get pushed deep, and an abscess (a pocket of infection) can form in two or three days. Cat bites are well known for this.

At Petfolk Boynton Beach, the vet clips the fur, checks how deep the wound goes, flushes it clean and decides whether it needs stitches, a drain, or just care at home. Many bite wounds also need an antibiotic and pain medicine.

If the bite came from an unknown or wild animal, tell the team. Florida law requires rabies vaccination for dogs and cats 4 months or older, and your pet's vaccine status matters after any bite.

First aid on the way in

1. Stay calm and keep your pet still. Even gentle pets can bite when they hurt.

2. Press a clean cloth on bleeding for several minutes without lifting it to check.

3. Cover a torn nail with a sock or gauze to keep it clean.

4. Carry small pets, and use a towel as a stretcher for a large dog that can't walk.

5. Skip ointments, peroxide and human pain pills. Some are toxic to pets.

Why is my dog limping?

Limps in Boynton Beach dogs often come from a torn nail, a cut pad from hot pavement or shells, a sprain from the dog park, or a sore knee. The vet checks the paw, the nails and every joint. When a bone or ligament injury is possible, the clinic can take digital x-rays the same day.

X-rays were taken of Whitey's left leg and we were told that he a problem with his ACL.

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A dog who won't put any weight on a leg, or who cries when it is touched, should be seen today.

What happens at an injury visit?

The vet looks at the whole pet, not just the wound. Fear Free handling, treats and, when needed, a light sedative help a hurting pet stay calm while the area is cleaned. You'll get an estimate before any test or treatment. The final bill can differ if the plan changes during the visit.

Depending on the injury, treatment may include cleaning, stitches, a bandage or splint, medicine, and a recheck a few days later.

Dog park and beach scrapes

Boynton Beach has three city dog parks with off-leash areas split by size: Officer Joseph Crowder Dog Park, Mangrove Dog Park and Jaycee Park. Busy parks mean the odd scuffle, so check your dog over after play. Look between the toes and under the collar, where small punctures hide.

Check paws after summer walks too. Hot pavement can blister pads, and a dog that licks one paw a lot may have a burn or a splinter.

Bring your pet in today

Petfolk Veterinary & Urgent Care - Boynton Beach is at 7375 Boynton Beach Blvd, Suite 435, Boynton Beach, FL 33437. Call (561) 200-1214 so the team can be ready. When imaging is needed, see pet x-rays in Boynton Beach.

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