Pet Diagnostic Imaging in North Dallas, TX, From Your Local Vet
Petfolk North Dallas is a veterinary clinic at 17062 Preston Rd in Dallas, Texas, that takes digital X-rays of dogs and cats on site. If your pet is limping, coughing, or may have swallowed something, a vet can examine your pet and take X-rays in the same visit, with no extra trip to an imaging center.
Pet parents come in from North Dallas, Addison, Richardson and other parts of Dallas County. The clinic is open weekends (book online to see today's times), and you can also call (469) 205-3500 or walk in for urgent care.
What can an X-ray show about my dog or cat?
An X-ray at Petfolk North Dallas shows bones, joints, the chest and the belly, which helps a vet confirm what a hands-on exam can only suggest. A radiograph (the medical word for an X-ray picture) can reveal:
Fractures, joint changes and arthritis behind a limp
Changes in heart size or lung patterns in a pet who coughs or breathes hard
Toys, chews and other swallowed objects in the stomach or intestines
Bladder stones and some masses in the abdomen
X-rays don't show everything. Some swallowed items, like cloth, are hard to see, and many soft tissue questions need bloodwork or a urine test as well. The vet at Petfolk North Dallas will tell you plainly what an X-ray can and can't answer for your pet before you decide.
When will a vet at Petfolk North Dallas recommend X-rays?
A vet at Petfolk North Dallas recommends X-rays when the exam points to a problem inside the body that needs a closer look. Common reasons include:
A limp that lasts more than a day, or a pet who stops jumping onto the couch or climbing stairs
Coughing, fast breathing or breathing that looks like hard work
Vomiting when there's a chance your pet chewed up and swallowed part of a toy
A belly that feels firm, swollen or sore to the touch
Slow changes in an older pet's movement or breathing
Tell the vet about small things too. A dog who now takes the stairs one at a time, or a cat who skips the windowsill, can be the clue that sends the vet to the X-ray room.
What happens during an X-ray visit at Petfolk North Dallas?
An X-ray visit at Petfolk North Dallas starts with a full exam, and the X-rays usually happen in that same appointment. Here is how it goes:
Check in at the Preston Road clinic and tell the team what changed and when it started.
A veterinarian examines your pet and explains why X-rays would help.
You'll get an estimate before any test or treatment. The final bill can differ if the plan changes during the visit.
The care team positions your pet for the X-ray, and the digital images are ready to view right away.
Each image is also reviewed by Radimal AI, an artificial intelligence tool that reads X-rays, as an added check.
The vet walks you through the images and the next steps before you head home.
How does Petfolk North Dallas keep pets calm for X-rays?
The team at Petfolk North Dallas uses Fear Free handling: quiet voices, slow movements, treats when they're allowed, and short breaks if your pet needs one. Lying still on a table is new for most pets. A worried cat or a wiggly puppy gets patience, not force; ask the team how they plan to keep yours calm.
Where should I go in Dallas if my pet needs care overnight?
If your pet needs care after Petfolk North Dallas closes for the day, MedVet Dallas at 11333 N. Central Expressway in Dallas lists its emergency room as open 24/7 on its website. Call MedVet at 972.994.9110 on the way so the team knows you're coming. During open hours, Petfolk North Dallas sees urgent cases the same day, and X-rays can be part of that visit. After any visit, results and records live in the Petfolk app, and PetfolkCare members can message the 24/7 care team there with follow-up questions.
How do I book X-rays at Petfolk North Dallas?
Petfolk North Dallas is at 17062 Preston Rd, Suite 104, Dallas, TX 75248. The clinic takes Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover and Apple Pay, and offers CareCredit financing. Book a visit at Petfolk Veterinary & Urgent Care, North Dallas, read about pet blood work and lab testing in North Dallas, or see all veterinary services in North Dallas.