Pet Blood Work & Lab Tests in Holly Springs, NC, From Your Local Vet

Petfolk Veterinary & Urgent Care - Holly Springs is a vet in Holly Springs, NC, that runs blood work, urine tests and stool tests for dogs and cats. Many tests run in the clinic's in-house lab, so results often come back while you wait. Others go to an outside lab, and the team tells you when to expect them.

Lab tests show what an exam can't, like how well the kidneys and liver work, whether there is infection, and whether a pet has enough red blood cells.

Call (919) 591-0887 or book online. Walk-ins are welcome.

Why would the vet want lab work?

The vet at Petfolk Holly Springs may suggest lab tests when:

• Your pet is sick, and the exam doesn't explain why.

• Your pet drinks or pees much more than usual.

• Your pet is losing weight, or has stopped eating.

• Your pet is about to have anesthesia for a dental cleaning or surgery.

• Your pet takes a long-term medicine that needs checking.

• Your pet is getting older and needs a baseline to compare with later.

What tests are most common?

Here are the tests pet parents hear about most, in plain words:

• CBC (complete blood count): counts red cells, white cells and platelets. It can point to infection, anemia or bleeding problems.

• Chemistry panel: checks kidney and liver values, blood sugar and protein.

• Urinalysis: looks at urine for infection, crystals and kidney changes.

• Fecal test: checks stool for worms and other parasites.

• Heartworm test: a small blood sample screens for heartworm. Ask the team whether a tick-disease screen fits your dog too.

How does the visit go?

1. The vet examines your pet and explains which tests could help.

2. You get an estimate and decide what to run.

3. A team member takes a small blood sample, usually from a leg or the neck. It takes a minute or two.

4. In-house results often come back during the visit, and the vet walks you through them.

Bring a list of your pet's medicines and supplements, since some can change lab values. Your pet may go home with a small bandage on one leg, which you can take off after an hour or so.

Fear Free handling is standard at every Petfolk clinic. The team uses treats, soft voices and a gentle hold, and they stop for a break if your pet needs one.

The staff listened to my concerns and ran the appropriate tests.

Valerie H., Google review

Do I need to fast my pet first?

Sometimes. For some tests, a few hours without food gives clearer results. Ask the team when you book. Water is almost always fine.

Ticks, older cats and Holly Springs pets

Holly Springs dogs spend a lot of time on greenways and trails, and lone star and American dog ticks are active across North Carolina in spring and summer. NC health officials list ehrlichiosis, which lone star ticks spread, as a common tick-borne disease in the state. Ask the vet whether a screening blood test makes sense for your dog, even before any signs show.

Cats hide illness well, so blood work matters more as they age. Across Petfolk clinics from October 2025 to September 2026, senior cats were about twice as likely as younger adult cats to have blood work at a wellness visit (34% vs 18%). See senior pet care in Holly Springs for more.

Lab test costs

Lab tests follow an exam. A wellness exam starts at $99, and a sick or urgent exam starts at $135. The cost of tests depends on which ones your pet needs. You'll get an estimate before any test or treatment. The final bill can differ if the plan changes during the visit. If results point to a problem inside the belly or chest, the vet may suggest diagnostic imaging in Holly Springs.

If results look serious

Most results lead to a plan you can start at home. If tests show a problem that needs care through the night, the team will help you get to a 24-hour emergency hospital.

Where to bring your pet

Petfolk Veterinary & Urgent Care - Holly Springs is at 105 Village Walk Dr, Holly Springs, NC 27540, with free parking. The clinic is open weekends. Book online to see today's times.

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