Pet Wound & Injury Care
The wounds that look smallest, like two tiny punctures from a bite, often hide the most damage underneath. Petfolk Johns Creek, at Medley in Johns Creek Town Center, cleans, examines, and treats bites, cuts, torn nails, and limps during same-day visits.
If another animal was involved, the visit also covers the rabies questions Georgia requires. Book same-day care at our Johns Creek clinic.
Call (470) 964-6691 or book online. Open 8am–6pm, seven days a week.
When to go to a 24-hour emergency hospital
Go to a 24-hour emergency hospital now for bleeding that soaks through after several minutes of firm pressure; a wound over the chest or belly, or one where you can see bone or organs; a large-dog attack on a small pet; being hit by a car, even if your pet seems fine; trouble breathing; or a leg that hangs at an odd angle.
Petfolk Johns Creek is open 8am to 6pm, seven days a week. We don't provide overnight care, so anything that can't wait until morning belongs at a 24-hour emergency hospital.
Why Bite Wounds Get Extra Attention
A tooth goes in narrow and comes out clean, so the skin closes over a hole the size of a pencil tip. Underneath, the tooth crushed and tore tissue and carried bacteria deep inside. Dogs shake and cats hang on, which separates the skin from the tissue below and leaves a pocket that can fill with infection over a day or two.
Cat bites are the classic example. The teeth are needle-thin, the punctures seal almost at once, and the first sign may be a limp or a swelling days later. Many bite wounds are found only when the fur is clipped.
The vet clips and cleans wider than the visible puncture.
They check for a matching bite on the other side, since jaws bite in pairs.
Some bite wounds are left open to drain instead of being closed, which keeps infection from being trapped.
“I took my elderly pitty in because she had been in a fight with her younger pitty sister and had injuries to her head and ear. The staff at Petfolk was very caring and informative of everything.”
— Alisa M., Petfolk client
Georgia's Rules After a Bite
If your pet bites or scratches a person, Georgia counties require a dog, cat, or ferret to be confined and observed for 10 days. If your pet was bitten by an animal that might have rabies, the rules depend on whether your pet's rabies vaccine is current.
An unvaccinated pet exposed to a rabid animal faces a strict four-month quarantine and must be vaccinated one month before release, according to the Fulton County Board of Health.
A pet that's current on its rabies vaccine faces much less, which is the strongest reason to keep that vaccine up to date.
Rabies is present in north Fulton. A raccoon found July 26, 2026 in the Sandy Springs and Dunwoody area tested positive after biting a resident, and the Fulton County Board of Health issued a health alert.
If your pet tangled with wildlife or an unknown animal, call the Fulton County Board of Health's epidemiology line at 770-520-7500, option 7. For animal control, call Fulton County Animal Services at 404-613-0358. Bring your pet's rabies certificate to the visit.
Signs a Wound Needs a Visit Today
Any bite, however small, from a dog, cat, or wild animal
A cut that gapes open or keeps bleeding
Swelling, heat, pus, or a bad smell around an older wound
A wound near the eye, mouth, or a joint
Limping that isn't improving, or a leg your pet won't use
Your pet licking or chewing one spot raw
Pets in pain may hide, stop eating, pant, or snap when touched. Those changes count as signs too.
When It Can Wait and What to Do First
A small scrape that stopped bleeding quickly, with the edges close together, no swelling, and a pet acting normally, can usually be watched at home. Wounds change, though, so recheck it twice a day.
Apply firm pressure with clean gauze or a cloth for several minutes to stop bleeding.
Rinse with clean water or saline.
Skip human creams, hydrogen peroxide, and alcohol; some are unsafe for pets, especially cats.
Keep your pet from licking the spot.
The AVMA's emergency care resources include first aid basics for bleeding and for moving an injured pet safely.
What Happens at a Wound Visit
The vet checks vitals and looks at the wound with you in the room.
Our Gentle Handling team uses high-value treats instead of restraint while the fur is clipped and the wound is cleaned. That step takes the longest and does the most good.
The vet checks how deep the wound goes and explains the options before treating.
Treatment may include cleaning, closure, a bandage, or medication, depending on the wound.
You leave with written home-care instructions and a recheck date.
What Wound Care Costs Depends On
The size, depth, and location of the wound
Whether sedation is needed to clean or close it comfortably
Whether X-rays are needed for a limp or a deep bite
Bandages, medication, and rechecks
You'll get an estimate before treatment. PetfolkCare members get exams covered up to $99 per visit and 10% off lab work and X-rays.
Have Small Bites Checked Early
Book a same-day visit at Petfolk Johns Creek, or call (470) 964-6691. Bring your pet's rabies certificate if another animal was involved.