Pet Wound Care in Wake Forest, NC, From Your Local Vet

Petfolk Veterinary & Urgent Care - Wake Forest is a vet in Wake Forest, NC, that treats cuts, bite wounds, torn nails and sprains the same day. If your pet is hurt but alert and breathing well, walk in or book online, weekends included.

Call (919) 891-6444 on the way in so the team can get ready.

Is this injury a job for a 24-hour hospital?

Some injuries can't wait for any clinic to open. Go straight to a 24-hour hospital if your pet:

• Was hit by a car, even if they seem fine

• Is bleeding hard and it won't slow with firm pressure

• Has a wound on the chest or belly that you can see into

• Is struggling to breathe, has pale gums or has collapsed

• Can't stand or move the back legs

BluePearl Pet Hospital at 4640 Paragon Park Rd in Raleigh and the NC State Veterinary Hospital on William Moore Drive both give 24-hour emergency care. Petfolk Wake Forest gives primary and urgent care.

What wounds and injuries do you treat?

Petfolk Wake Forest sees many everyday injuries:

• Cuts from glass, wire or a sharp rock

• Bite wounds from another dog or a cat

• Torn nails and dewclaws

• Cut paw pads after a walk

• Limps, sprains and swollen paws

• Abscesses, which are pockets of infection that often show up days after a cat fight

• Hot spots and skin wounds from licking

The vet cleans the wound, trims the fur around it, and decides whether it needs stitches, a bandage, or a drain. Pain medicine and antibiotics come from the on-site pharmacy when they are needed. If a limp could be a break, the vet can take x-rays during the visit.

They were very gentle with her while bandaging her wound and we could view it all from the glass door.

Sav W., Google review

What should I do on the way in?

• Press a clean towel or gauze on a bleeding wound. Hold firm pressure and don't lift it to check.

• Keep your pet calm and still. Carry small pets. Use a blanket as a stretcher for a big dog.

• Even a gentle pet may bite when in pain, so keep your face away from theirs.

• Don't use hydrogen peroxide or alcohol in the wound. They harm healing tissue.

Snakebites in Wake Forest

Copperheads live in the wooded yards, creeks and greenways around Wake Forest. NC State's vet school calls the copperhead the problem snake for most people in North Carolina, and it blends in well with leaves. A bitten dog often has fast swelling on the face or a leg and may yelp or lick the spot.

Keep your dog still and come in right away, or go to a 24-hour hospital if the swelling is near the throat or your dog seems weak. Don't cut the bite, use ice or try a tourniquet. To lower the risk, clear woodpiles and tarps from the yard.

Dog park and greenway scrapes

Wake County requires dogs to be leashed in public parks unless it is a designated dog park. Flaherty Dog Park on N. White Street is the town's off-leash spot. Small punctures from play can look minor on top and hide deeper damage, so have any bite checked within a day.

How much does wound care cost?

A sick or urgent exam starts at $135. Cleaning, stitches, bandages, sedation and medicine are added based on the wound. You'll get an estimate before any test or treatment. The final bill can differ if the plan changes during the visit.

Fear Free handling is used throughout, with gentle holds, treats and pain relief before cleaning starts.

Get your pet seen today

Petfolk Veterinary & Urgent Care - Wake Forest is at 3600 Rogers Branch Rd, Suite 103, Wake Forest, NC 27587, close to Rogers Road and Forestville Road. For larger repairs, see pet surgery in Wake Forest. For other problems that need a vet today, see pet urgent care.

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