Pet Surgery in Nichols Hills, OK, From Your Local Vet

Petfolk Veterinary & Urgent Care - Nichols Hills is a vet in Nichols Hills, OK, that does planned surgery for dogs and cats, such as lump removals, small wound repairs, spays and neuters. Most procedures are day surgeries, so your pet goes home the same day.

The vet will explain why surgery is suggested, what the options are, and what recovery looks like before you decide.

Call (405) 251-8816 or book online to talk about surgery.

What kinds of surgery does Petfolk Nichols Hills do?

The most common procedures include:

• Lump and mass removal, often with the tissue sent to a lab

• Spay and neuter

• Repairing cuts and bite wounds

• Removing small skin growths

• Dental extractions, done during a dental cleaning

Leaving out spays, neuters and dental work, more than a third of dog surgeries across Petfolk (38%) are to remove a lump or mass, and about 7 in 10 surgery patients (69%) are dogs (Oct 1, 2025 to Sep 30, 2026).

Complex surgery, like major orthopedic repairs, may be referred to a specialist. The vet will tell you if that's the better path.

How do I get my pet ready for surgery?

1. A pre-surgery exam, often with blood work to check that anesthesia is a safe choice.

2. No food after the time the team gives you, usually the night before. Water is often fine.

3. Give or hold medicines exactly as the vet tells you.

4. Bring your pet on a leash or in a carrier at your drop-off time.

5. Leave a phone number where you can be reached all day.

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

Is anesthesia safe for my pet?

Modern anesthesia is very safe for most healthy pets, and the team at Petfolk Nichols Hills takes steps to lower the risk. That includes a check before surgery, a plan matched to your pet's age and health, and close monitoring from the time your pet falls asleep until it's awake. Pain control is part of every surgery plan.

Fear Free handling is standard at Petfolk. Drop-off is calm and quiet, and the team works to keep stress low before and after.

How is recovery at home?

Most pets are sleepy the first evening. For the next 10 to 14 days:

• Keep the cone or recovery suit on.

• Limit running, jumping and stairs.

• Check the incision once a day for swelling, redness or discharge.

• Give all medicines as directed.

• Come back for a recheck or stitch removal if the vet asks.

Call Petfolk Nichols Hills at (405) 251-8816 if the incision opens, oozes or swells, or if your pet stops eating.

Lab results for removed lumps

Many lumps are sent to an outside lab, where a pathologist checks the cells under a microscope. That report tells you what the lump was and whether more treatment is needed. The vet will call you with the results and explain them.

Surgery costs and payment

The cost depends on the procedure, your pet's size and any lab work. A wellness exam before surgery starts at $99 at Petfolk Nichols Hills. Payment options include major cards, Apple Pay and CareCredit financing.

Before and alongside surgery

See spay and neuter in Nichols Hills and pet blood work and lab testing in Nichols Hills for pre-surgery tests.

After-surgery warning signs

Pale gums, collapse, heavy bleeding or trouble breathing after surgery need help right away. If Petfolk Nichols Hills can't see your pet immediately, go to a 24-hour hospital such as VEG Oklahoma City on Pawnee Dr off N Western Ave.

Surgery drop-off location

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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