Wellness Exams in Nichols Hills, OK, From Your Local Vet

Petfolk Veterinary & Urgent Care - Nichols Hills is a vet in Nichols Hills, OK, that does wellness exams for dogs and cats at every life stage. A healthy adult pet needs one checkup a year; puppies, kittens and pets 7 or older need to come in more often.

The point of a wellness exam is to catch slow changes early, like a little weight gain, a sore tooth or a new lump. It is also the visit where shots, parasite prevention and lab work get lined up for the year.

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

What happens during a pet wellness exam?

At Petfolk Nichols Hills, the vet checks your pet from nose to tail and tells you what they see as they go. A typical exam covers:

• Weight and body condition, so you can see the trend, not just one number

• Mouth, for tartar, broken teeth and red gums

• Eyes and ears, for cloudiness, discharge or itch

• Heart and lungs, by stethoscope

• Belly, felt gently for pain or anything out of place

• Skin, coat and lymph nodes, for lumps, fleas or ticks

• Legs and joints, for stiffness a pet may hide at home

Then comes the part many people skip: questions about home. Is your dog drinking more? Is your cat hiding more, or missing the litter box? Small changes like these often matter more than anything on the exam table.

Which shots and tests come up at a yearly visit?

It depends on age, lifestyle and history. The vet at Petfolk Nichols Hills may bring up:

1. Vaccines that are due. Under Oklahoma rule OAC 310:599-3-9.1, dogs and cats need a rabies vaccine by four months of age, then boosters on the schedule printed on the vaccine label.

2. A heartworm test for dogs, run in the clinic's own lab.

3. A stool check for intestinal parasites.

4. Blood work, most often for pets 7 and older or pets on daily medicine.

5. Flea, tick and heartworm prevention, which you can take home from the on-site pharmacy.

Nothing is added unless you agree. You'll get an estimate before any test or treatment. The final bill can differ if the plan changes during the visit.

They are always willing to answer any questions and are very informative.

Victoria M., Google review

Helping a worried pet through the visit

Fear Free handling is how every Petfolk clinic works. At Petfolk Nichols Hills that means treats, slow and gentle holds, and breaks when a pet needs one. A small dog can often be checked on the floor or in your lap.

Tell the team when you book if your pet hates the car or the carrier. For cats, leave the carrier open at home a few days ahead with a soft towel inside. For dogs, skip breakfast if you plan to use treats, and take a short walk before you come in.

How much does a wellness exam cost in Nichols Hills?

A wellness exam at Petfolk Nichols Hills starts at $99. Shots, lab tests and medicine are priced on their own and shown on your estimate first. If your pet tends to need several visits a year, ask about PetfolkCare membership, which starts at $199 a year.

Your pet's records, on your phone

After the visit, exam notes, lab results and vaccine records show up in the Petfolk app. That makes it easy to pull up a rabies certificate when a groomer, a boarding kennel or a dog daycare asks for one, without calling the clinic.

Not a checkup kind of day?

A wellness visit is for a pet who seems well. If your pet is limping, throwing up or skipping meals, book a sick pet visit in Nichols Hills instead, and the vet will focus on the problem. For trouble breathing, collapse or heavy bleeding, go to a 24-hour hospital such as VEG Oklahoma City on Pawnee Dr.

Finding the clinic

Petfolk Veterinary & Urgent Care - Nichols Hills is at 1125 NW 63rd St Suite 1125 C, Oklahoma City, OK 73116, near Nichols Hills Plaza. You can reach it from N Western Ave or NW 63rd St, and parking is on site. Families come in from Nichols Hills, The Village, Warr Acres, Bethany and Edmond.

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