Pet Pharmacy in North Hills, Raleigh, NC, From Your Local Vet

Petfolk Veterinary & Urgent Care - North Hills is a vet in North Hills, Raleigh, with an on-site pharmacy for its patients. After the vet examines your dog or cat, many medicines can be filled at the clinic, so treatment starts the same day. That includes antibiotics, pain medicine, ear and skin treatments, and flea, tick and heartworm prevention.

The pharmacy serves Petfolk patients. A vet needs to have examined your pet to prescribe.

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

What medicines can I get at Petfolk North Hills?

The on-site pharmacy at Petfolk North Hills can fill many common medicines for dogs and cats. Typical examples:

• Antibiotics for skin, ear, bladder and wound infections

• Pain and anti-inflammatory medicine made for pets

• Anti-nausea and stomach medicine

• Allergy and itch relief

• Ear drops and medicated shampoos

• Flea, tick and heartworm prevention

• Long-term medicine for conditions like thyroid disease

If a medicine isn't on hand, the vet will explain other ways to get it. Ask the team which options fit your pet.

Petfolk helped us pinpoint what could be causing her symptoms and also helped us get on her chronic management meds which got her feeling better quite fast.

Zoe v., Google review

Why does my pet need an exam for a prescription?

Veterinary rules require a vet to have a real working relationship with a pet, which includes an exam, before prescribing. It is also safer. The right drug and dose depend on your pet's weight, age, kidney and liver health, and other medicines. At Petfolk North Hills, pets on long-term medicine usually need a recheck, and sometimes blood work, at least once a year before refills.

How do refills work?

1. Check the label for how many refills are left.

2. Call Petfolk North Hills a few days before you run out.

3. The team checks that your pet is up to date on exams and any needed lab work.

4. Pick up the refill at the clinic.

Don't wait until the last pill. Some refills need the vet to review the chart first.

Giving medicine without a fight

• Hide pills in a small piece of soft food or a pill pocket, if the vet says food is okay.

• For cats, ask about liquid or chewable forms.

• Give a treat right after every dose.

• Never crush pills without asking, since some are coated for a reason.

Every Petfolk clinic uses Fear Free handling, and the North Hills team will show you the easiest way to give your pet's medicine before you leave.

What do prescriptions cost?

Cost depends on the medicine, the dose and how long your pet needs it. Petfolk North Hills will tell you the price before filling it. You'll get an estimate before any test or treatment. The final bill can differ if the plan changes during the visit. The clinic accepts major cards, Apple Pay and CareCredit financing.

Medicine safety at home

Store all pet and people medicine out of reach. Many human medicines, like ibuprofen, acetaminophen and some antidepressants, are toxic to pets. Never give a human pain reliever to a dog or cat. If your pet gets into any medicine, call the clinic or an animal poison line such as ASPCA Animal Poison Control at (888) 426-4435 (a fee may apply). See poisoning treatment in North Hills.

If your pet has a reaction to a medicine, such as face swelling, vomiting or trouble breathing, stop the medicine and call. For breathing trouble or collapse, go to a 24-hour emergency hospital such as BluePearl Pet Hospital on Paragon Park Road in Raleigh.

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Pick up your pet's medicine

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

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