Pet X-Rays in Far North Central San Antonio, From Your Local Vet

Petfolk Veterinary & Urgent Care - Far North Central is a vet in San Antonio, TX, that takes digital x-rays of dogs and cats on site. The vet usually looks at the images with you during the same visit, so you leave knowing the next step.

X-rays show bones, the chest and the belly. They help explain a limp, a cough, a swollen belly or a toy that went missing at home.

Call (726) 600-3009 or book online. Walk-ins are welcome.

Why would my pet need an x-ray?

The vet at Petfolk Far North Central may suggest x-rays after the exam when your pet has:

• A limp that hasn't eased in a day or two, or pain when a leg is touched

• A cough, noisy breathing or a chest that sounds odd through the stethoscope

• Vomiting after chewing up a toy, a sock or a corn cob

• A firm or swollen belly

• Trouble peeing, which can point to bladder stones

• Neck or back pain, such as crying out when lifting the head

Older pets also get chest and belly images when blood work or a new lump raises a question.

They were able to see us the same day, get bloodwork, and X rays to rule out the scary diagnoses.

Alondra S., Google review

What happens during an x-ray at Petfolk Far North Central?

1. The vet examines your pet and explains which views would help and why.

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

3. A team member gently positions your pet on the table. Each view takes only moments.

4. The digital images appear on screen right away, and the vet walks you through what they show.

Fear Free handling is standard at every Petfolk clinic. Most pets lie still with a calm voice and a few treats. A pet who is very sore or very worried may need light sedation so the pictures are clear and nobody gets hurt. The vet will talk with you before giving any.

Does anyone else look at the images?

Often, yes. Across Petfolk, more than three-quarters of x-ray studies (78%) also get a review by a specialist radiologist, and about a quarter of those reviews (27%) are rushed for a 1-hour, 4-hour or immediate read (Oct 1, 2025 to Sep 30, 2026). That second opinion is a normal part of the plan, not a sign that something is wrong.

If your pet needs a surgeon or another specialist, the team can send the images ahead, so the next clinic sees exactly what the vet saw.

How much do pet x-rays cost?

At Petfolk Far North Central, the cost depends on how many views your pet needs and whether sedation is used. Nothing is added without your OK. PetfolkCare membership starts at $199 a year, and CareCredit financing is accepted.

Sore legs after a day at the dog park

Dogs that sprint and wrestle at the Phil Hardberger Park dog parks off Blanco Road sometimes come home on three legs. A mild limp can rest for a day. A dog that won't put weight on the leg, cries when it's touched, or has a swollen joint should be seen. An x-ray can show a break or a joint problem that rest alone won't fix.

Check the paw pads too. Texas A&M vets say that if the pavement is too hot for your hand, it's too hot for paws.

Getting ready for an x-ray visit

• Most x-rays need no fasting. If sedation might be used, the team may ask you to hold breakfast, so call first to check.

• Bring the wrapper, or a matching piece, if your pet chewed something up.

• Bring older x-rays or reports from another clinic if you have them.

Signs that need a 24-hour hospital

A pet that is struggling to breathe, has collapsed, has a swollen belly with retching that brings nothing up, or was hit by a car needs a 24-hour hospital right away. BluePearl Pet Hospital Stone Oak, at 503 E Sonterra Blvd, is the closest one to the clinic. For other same-day problems, see pet urgent care in Far North Central.

Petfolk Veterinary & Urgent Care - Far North Central is at 18206 Blanco Rd, Suite 104, San Antonio, TX 78258. Call (726) 600-3009 before you head over.

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