Pet Wound Care in North Hills, Raleigh, NC, From Your Local Vet

Petfolk Veterinary & Urgent Care - North Hills is a vet in North Hills, Raleigh, that treats wounds and injuries in dogs and cats the same day. That includes cuts, dog bites, cat bite abscesses, torn nails, scrapes, limping and minor burns. Walk in or book online, and the vet will clean, close and treat the wound and send you home with a plan.

Wounds that look small on the outside can be deep underneath, especially bites. They are worth a check.

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

Which injuries need a 24-hour emergency hospital?

Go straight to a 24-hour emergency hospital if your pet was hit by a car, fell from a height, has bleeding that won't slow with firm pressure, has a wound to the chest or belly, has a bone poking through the skin, or is struggling to breathe. Petfolk North Hills handles same-day injuries that are not life-threatening. In Raleigh, BluePearl Pet Hospital at 4640 Paragon Park Rd has a team ready around the clock. Call them on the way.

What injuries can Petfolk North Hills treat?

The clinic page for Petfolk North Hills lists wounds and injuries needing urgent care, and wound treatments in its surgery suite. Common visits include:

• Cuts from fences, glass or sticks

• Bite wounds from another dog, even small punctures

• Cat bite abscesses, a swollen, painful pocket of pus days after a fight

• Torn or broken nails that bleed

• Paw pad cuts and scrapes

• Limping after play or a jump

• Hot spots and raw, licked areas

Many wounds need clipping, flushing and sometimes stitches, which may require sedation. Digital x-rays on site help check limps for fractures.

Our elderly dog was injured and needed a small surgery.

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What should I do before I get to the clinic?

1. Stay calm and keep your pet still. Even gentle pets may bite when hurt.

2. Press a clean cloth or gauze firmly on a bleeding wound.

3. Cover a wound lightly to keep it clean. Don't use hydrogen peroxide, which can damage tissue.

4. Carry small pets in a carrier or box, and support larger dogs with a towel under the belly.

5. Bring any medicines your pet takes.

Copperheads and other snake bites

The NC Wildlife Resources Commission says the copperhead is the most common and widespread venomous snake in North Carolina. Copperheads cause probably over 90 percent of venomous snakebites in the state. A bite on the face or leg swells quickly and hurts. Keep your pet calm, don't cut or suck the wound, and get to a vet right away. Bites to the face or neck that swell fast should go to the 24-hour hospital.

How much does wound care cost?

An urgent exam at Petfolk North Hills starts at $135. Cleaning, sedation, stitches, x-rays and medicine are quoted before they are done. You'll get an estimate before any test or treatment. The final bill can differ if the plan changes during the visit.

Wound care after you leave

• Keep the cone or bandage on as directed.

• Keep the wound dry, with no swimming in lakes or creeks until cleared.

• Give antibiotics and pain medicine until gone.

• Check the wound daily for redness, swelling or discharge.

• Come back for the recheck or bandage change.

Every Petfolk clinic uses Fear Free handling. Hurt pets are scared, so the North Hills team works slowly and uses pain relief and sedation when needed.

Dog fights and rabies

If another animal bit your pet, find out whether that animal is vaccinated. Wake County Public Health says a pet exposed to an animal that could be rabid needs a rabies booster within 72 hours. Bring your pet's vaccine record. See the rabies vaccine in North Hills and pet urgent care in North Hills.

Get your pet treated

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

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