Pet Blood Work in Nichols Hills, OK, From Your Local Vet

Petfolk Veterinary & Urgent Care - Nichols Hills is a vet in Nichols Hills, OK, that runs blood, urine and stool tests for dogs and cats. Many tests are done in the clinic's in-house lab, so results are often ready while you wait; others go to an outside lab and come back in a few days.

Lab tests show what a physical exam can't, like early kidney changes, infection, anemia or high blood sugar.

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When does my pet need blood work?

The vet at Petfolk Nichols Hills may suggest lab tests:

• At a senior checkup, usually once a year for pets 7 and older

• Before anesthesia, for surgery or a dental cleaning

• When your pet is sick, to find the cause of vomiting, weight loss, thirst or low energy

• On long-term medicine, to make sure the liver and kidneys are handling it

• For a yearly heartworm and tick-borne screen in dogs

Across Petfolk, senior cats are about twice as likely to get blood work at a wellness visit as younger adult cats (34% vs 18%, Oct 1, 2025 to Sep 30, 2026). Cats often hide kidney and thyroid problems until they are advanced, which is why testing matters more with age.

What do the common tests check?

• Complete blood count (CBC): red cells for anemia, white cells for infection or inflammation, and platelets for clotting.

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

• Thyroid level (T4): often checked in older cats who lose weight while eating well.

• Urinalysis: concentration, crystals, infection and sugar in the urine.

• Fecal test: worms and other gut parasites.

The vet will explain which tests fit your pet and why, and what each result means once it's back.

How should I prepare my pet for blood work?

1. Ask if fasting is needed. For some tests, the vet may ask you to hold food for several hours. Water is usually fine.

2. Bring a urine sample if asked: a clean container, collected that morning.

3. Give regular medicines unless the vet says otherwise, and bring the list.

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

A calm blood draw

Fear Free handling is standard at every Petfolk clinic. At Petfolk Nichols Hills, the team uses treats, a gentle hold and a quick draw, often from a leg vein. Cats can stay on a towel or in the carrier base. Most pets are done in under a minute.

The team is so caring and patient!

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Reading the results

Results are added to your pet's record in the Petfolk app, so you can see trends over the years, not just one visit. One slightly high or low number doesn't always mean a problem. Things like stress, a recent meal or dehydration can nudge a value. The vet looks at the whole picture, compares with past results, and may suggest a recheck in a few weeks before making changes.

What does lab testing cost?

Each test or panel is priced on its own. A wellness exam starts at $99 and a sick exam starts at $135 at Petfolk Nichols Hills. PetfolkCare membership starts at $199 a year.

Before surgery

Pre-anesthetic blood work is part of planning for pet surgery in Nichols Hills and dental cleanings.

Results that need fast action

Some results, like very low blood sugar or severe anemia, need care right away. If your pet collapses, has pale gums or trouble breathing, go to a 24-hour hospital such as VEG Oklahoma City on Pawnee Dr off N Western Ave.

Lab visits near Nichols Hills Plaza

Petfolk Veterinary & Urgent Care - Nichols Hills is at 1125 NW 63rd St Suite 1125 C, Oklahoma City, OK 73116, with parking on site.

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