Pet X-Rays in Nichols Hills, OK, From Your Local Vet

Petfolk Veterinary & Urgent Care - Nichols Hills is a vet in Nichols Hills, OK, that takes digital x-rays of dogs and cats on site. X-rays show bones, joints, the chest, the outline of the heart and belly organs, and many swallowed objects.

Because the x-ray machine is in the clinic, the vet can often take images and go over them with you in the same visit.

Call (405) 251-8816, book online, or walk in.

What can a pet x-ray show?

At Petfolk Nichols Hills, x-rays help the vet look for:

• Broken bones and joint problems, like arthritis or a dislocated hip

• Swallowed objects, such as rocks, bones, coins or corn cobs

• Chest changes, like fluid, pneumonia or an enlarged heart

• Bladder and kidney stones, many of which show up clearly

• Belly organ size, and gas patterns that suggest a blockage

• Spine problems in a pet that cries out when picked up

Some things don't show well on x-rays, like cloth, plastic or soft-tissue detail. The vet may then suggest an ultrasound or a repeat x-ray later.

Will a specialist look at my pet's x-rays?

Often, yes. The vet at Petfolk Nichols Hills reads the images first. For a closer look, they are sent to a specialist radiologist. Across Petfolk, more than three-quarters of x-ray studies (78%) also get a specialist radiologist's review, and about a quarter of those reviews (27%) are rushed for a 1-hour, 4-hour or immediate read (Oct 1, 2025 to Sep 30, 2026). That means a second set of trained eyes on serious cases, fast.

Does my pet need to be sedated for an x-ray?

Many pets don't. Calm pets can be gently held in position for a few seconds per view. Pets in pain, very nervous pets, or views that need exact positioning, like hips, may need light sedation. The vet will explain why and get your OK first.

Fear Free handling is standard at every Petfolk clinic. At Petfolk Nichols Hills, the team uses padded positioners, slow moves and treats when it's safe.

How an x-ray visit goes

1. Exam first. The vet decides which views will answer the question.

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

3. Images. Each view takes seconds. Most visits need two or three views.

4. Review. The vet shows you the images on screen and explains what they see.

5. Next steps, like medicine, a specialist read, or more tests.

Limps after a busy weekend

A dog who comes up lame after chasing a ball or jumping off a deck is one of the most common reasons for x-rays. If your dog won't put weight on a leg, keep it quiet, avoid stairs, and come in. Never give human pain medicine, which can be toxic to pets.

What does a pet x-ray cost?

The cost depends on the number of views, any sedation, and whether a specialist reads them. A sick exam at Petfolk Nichols Hills starts at $135.

Comparing scan types

See pet ultrasound in Nichols Hills for soft-tissue scans, or pet diagnostic imaging in Nichols Hills for how the two compare.

Hit by a car or a hard fall

A pet hit by a car or that fell from a height may have injuries you can't see. Go straight to a 24-hour hospital such as VEG Oklahoma City on Pawnee Dr off N Western Ave, even if your pet seems okay.

X-ray 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. Call (405) 251-8816 if you're not sure your pet needs x-rays.

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