Pet X-Rays in North Hills, Raleigh, NC, From Your Local Vet

Petfolk Veterinary & Urgent Care - North Hills is a vet in North Hills, Raleigh, that takes digital x-rays of dogs and cats on site. X-rays, also called radiographs, show bones, joints, the chest and the shape of belly organs. They help the vet find fractures, arthritis, swallowed objects, bladder stones and changes in the heart and lungs.

Digital x-rays are ready in moments, so the vet can show you the images while you are still in the room.

Call (984) 983-4900 or book online. Walk-ins are welcome.

Why would my pet need an x-ray?

At Petfolk North Hills, x-rays are most often taken for:

• Limping or leg pain, to look for a fracture, a dislocated joint or arthritis.

• Coughing or fast breathing, to look at the lungs and heart size.

• A swallowed object, like a sock, corn cob or toy, which may block the gut.

• Straining to pee, since many bladder stones show up clearly.

• Vomiting that won't stop, to look for a blockage or gas pattern.

• Older pets before anesthesia, to check the chest.

The vet orders x-rays when the picture will change the plan, not as a routine add-on.

What happens during pet x-rays?

X-rays at Petfolk North Hills take only a few minutes:

1. The vet explains which views are needed and gives you an estimate.

2. The team takes your pet to the x-ray room. For radiation safety, pet parents wait outside.

3. Your pet lies on a padded table in two or more positions while the images are taken.

4. Your pet comes back to you, and the vet goes over the images on screen.

5. If a specialist read is needed, the report follows.

Every Petfolk clinic uses Fear Free handling. The team uses foam wedges and towels to position pets gently, and offers treats between views.

They clearly explained what steps would occur during our visit and they broke down costs early on in the visit.

Siobhan S., Google review

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

Often, yes. Across Petfolk, more than three-quarters of x-ray studies (78%) also get a review from a specialist radiologist, a vet whose whole job is reading images (Oct 2025 to Sep 2026). About a quarter of those reviews (27%) are rushed for a quicker read. The vet at Petfolk North Hills will tell you if a specialist review is suggested and what it adds.

How much do pet x-rays cost?

Cost depends on how many views are needed, your pet's size and whether a specialist review or sedation is added. Petfolk North Hills quotes x-rays before they are taken. You'll get an estimate before any test or treatment. The final bill can differ if the plan changes during the visit. X-rays are added to an exam, and a sick or urgent exam starts at $135.

Active dogs and North Raleigh trails

Busy dogs get busy injuries. A dog who twists a leg chasing a ball at Baileywick Park Dog Park, or lands badly off a wall on a neighborhood walk, may need x-rays to rule out a break. If your dog won't put weight on a leg, holds it up or cries when it is touched, book a same-day visit. A dog that is still limping after a day of rest should be seen too.

Cats hide pain well. A cat that suddenly stops jumping onto counters may have a sore back or hips that show on x-rays.

When it can't wait

Most x-ray visits are same-day urgent care at Petfolk North Hills. See pet urgent care in North Hills. If your pet was hit by a car, fell from a height, is breathing hard, or has a leg bent at an odd angle with heavy bleeding, go to a 24-hour emergency hospital such as BluePearl Pet Hospital on Paragon Park Road in Raleigh.

Also see diagnostic imaging in North Hills.

Come in for x-rays

Petfolk Veterinary & Urgent Care - North Hills is at 631 E Six Forks Rd, Suite 101, Raleigh, NC 27609. Call (984) 983-4900, book online or walk in.

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