Pet Prescriptions in Holly Springs, NC, From Your Local Vet

Petfolk Veterinary & Urgent Care - Holly Springs is a vet in Holly Springs, NC, with an on-site pharmacy for its patients. When the vet prescribes a medicine, you can usually pick it up before you leave, so a sick pet can start treatment right away instead of waiting on a second stop.

The pharmacy is for pets seen at Petfolk. It isn't a walk-up store, because every prescription follows an exam by one of our vets.

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

What can I pick up at Petfolk Holly Springs?

The vet may send your pet home with:

• Antibiotics for skin, ear or bladder infections.

• Pain relief and anti-inflammatory medicine for pets, after an injury or surgery.

• Stomach medicine for vomiting or diarrhea.

• Ear drops, eye drops and medicated shampoo.

• Monthly heartworm, flea and tick prevention.

• Allergy and itch relief.

Ask the team which products are on hand at the clinic. If something isn't, they'll talk with you about other options.

The tests and meds Pepper was prescribed were appropriate for her treatment and as test results came in, the DVMs kept me apprised of all the results.

Valerie H., Google review

Why does my pet need an exam for a prescription?

A safe dose depends on the pet in front of the vet. The vet needs a recent exam to know your pet's weight, health and other medicines. That's what keeps a dose safe. A pet with kidney changes, for example, may need a lower dose or a different drug.

How do refills work?

For long-term medicines, the vet sets how many refills your pet can have and when the next recheck is due. Call (919) 591-0887 before you run out, so the team has time to get it ready. Some medicines need blood work every few months to stay safe, especially for seniors and pets on long-term pain relief.

Keep a list of every medicine and supplement your pet takes, with the dose, and bring it to each visit. Store medicine up high, since chewable tablets taste good to pets. Heading to the beach or the mountains? Ask for enough to cover the trip.

Prevention for Wake County pets

Mosquitoes, fleas and ticks are around much of the year here, so most Holly Springs dogs stay on monthly prevention. A study of dogs and mosquitoes across Wake County, published in 2020, found heartworm in 3.77% to 15.64% of the dogs tested, depending on the zip code. Heartworm prevention needs a prescription and a current heartworm test. Learn more about heartworm prevention in Holly Springs and flea and tick prevention in Holly Springs.

Tips for giving medicine at home

1. Hide pills in a small piece of soft food, unless the vet says to give them on an empty stomach.

2. Follow with a treat right away, so your pet links medicine with something good.

3. For liquid medicine, aim the syringe into the cheek, not straight down the throat.

4. Finish the whole course of antibiotics, even if your pet seems better.

If your pet fights every dose, ask the team. A different form, like a chewable or a liquid, may help. Fear Free handling is standard at every Petfolk clinic, and the team can show you a gentle way to hold your pet.

Medicine costs

A medicine's price depends on the drug, the dose and how much your pet needs. A wellness exam starts at $99, and a sick or urgent exam starts at $135. You'll get an estimate before any test or treatment, including medicine. The final bill can differ if the plan changes during the visit.

If a reaction happens

Call the clinic if your pet vomits, gets hives or acts strangely after a new medicine. If your pet's face swells or they struggle to breathe, go to a 24-hour emergency hospital.

Pick up at Village Walk

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

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