Pet Skin Care in Nichols Hills, OK, From Your Local Vet

Petfolk Veterinary & Urgent Care - Nichols Hills is a vet in Nichols Hills, OK, that treats skin problems in dogs and cats, from hot spots and rashes to hair loss and new lumps. The skin is the body's largest organ, and changes there often point to allergies, parasites, infection or hormone problems.

The vet looks closely, runs simple in-clinic tests, and starts treatment the same day in most cases.

Call (405) 251-8816, book online, or walk in for a skin problem.

What skin problems does the vet treat most?

At Petfolk Nichols Hills, common reasons for a skin visit include:

• Hot spots: red, wet, painful patches that appear fast, often under thick fur

• Itchy, red skin on the belly, paws or armpits

• Bald patches from licking or from mites or ringworm

• Flaky, greasy or smelly coat

• Scabs and crusty bumps, often a sign of flea allergy in cats

• Lumps that are new, growing or changing

Skin complaints rise in the warm months. Across Petfolk, about 20% of sick visits from June to September involved the skin, compared with about 16% from December to February (Oct 1, 2025 to Sep 30, 2026).

How does the vet find the cause of a skin problem?

The vet at Petfolk Nichols Hills starts with a full exam and questions about diet, flea prevention, baths and when it started. Then simple tests help sort out the cause:

1. Skin scraping to look for mites.

2. Tape or swab cytology to check for yeast and bacteria under the microscope in the in-house lab.

3. Flea combing to find fleas or flea dirt.

4. A needle sample from a lump, to see what kind of cells it holds.

5. A fungal culture if ringworm is a concern.

Many skin problems are layered, like an allergy with an infection on top. Treating both is what brings relief. A recheck visit a few weeks later lets the vet confirm the infection is gone before the plan shifts to keeping the skin healthy long term.

Should I worry about a lump on my pet?

Not every lump is a problem, but every new lump deserves a look. Fatty lumps are common in older dogs and are usually harmless. Some lumps that look the same are not. A quick needle sample at Petfolk Nichols Hills can often tell the difference. Take a photo next to a coin and note the date, so you can track any change in size.

Treatment and home care

Depending on the cause, treatment may include:

• Medicated shampoos, sprays or wipes

• Medicine by mouth for infection, itch or mites

• Year-round flea prevention for every pet in the home

• A diet change if food allergy is suspected

• Removing a lump, if the vet recommends it

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

Fear Free handling is standard at every Petfolk clinic. Sore skin is tender, so the team at Petfolk Nichols Hills uses a light touch, takes breaks and offers treats throughout.

What does a skin visit cost?

A sick exam at Petfolk Nichols Hills starts at $135. Tests and medicine are priced separately and shown on your estimate first.

Related services

Itchy skin often goes along with ear trouble and allergies. See pet allergy testing and treatment in Nichols Hills and flea and tick prevention in Nichols Hills.

Hives, swelling and bites

Sudden hives or facial swelling after a bee sting or bug bite can come on fast. Call (405) 251-8816 right away. If your pet has trouble breathing or collapses, go to a 24-hour hospital such as VEG Oklahoma City on Pawnee Dr off N Western Ave.

Where to find us

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

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