Cardiac Evaluations
4.4 (7) 2114 10th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35205, USAHours:
Monday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
How to Save Money at Cardiac Evaluations
Schedule Regular Vet Visits
One of the best ways to save on vet bills is to prevent expensive health issues before they develop. By scheduling regular wellness checkups, your vet can detect health issues early, helping you to avoid costly treatments and surgeries down the road.
Price Shop for Pet Prescriptions
Oftentimes our fur babies are prescribed human drugs off-label. Your vet is apt to charge more for these medications than you would pay at your local pharmacy. In fact, big-box or chain pharmacies can offer steep discounts. So it’s best to price shop.
Pet Insurance
Most pet insurance providers will pay between 80% and 90% of the vet bill. You can even get coverage for routine care and things like vaccinations and dental cleanings. If you do the math, you’ll most likely find that pet insurance makes financial sense in the long run as well as gives you peace of mind.
How Do You Choose the Right Pet Insurance Provider?
Pet Insurance Review makes it incredibly easy for pet parents to select an insurance provider they feel good about. You can use our handy comparison tool to get the gist of what a company offers. We’ve also collected over 150,000 reviews of insurance companies from real pet parents like you to rank the top providers in the market. Here is the current ranking of each:
| Rating | Provider | Total Review |
|---|---|---|
| 4.4 | AKC | 891 |
| 4.5 | ASPCA | 11,756 |
| 4.9 | Embrace | 17,140 |
| 4.9 | Fetch | 18,308 |
| 4.2 | Figo | 2,602 |
| 4.7 | Hartville | 165 |
| 4.9 | Healthy Paws | 10,008 |
| 4.9 | Lemonade | 805 |
| 4.6 | ManyPets | 2,343 |
| 4.0 | MetLife | 652 |
| 4.8 | Nationwide | 21,407 |
| 4.3 | Pet Assure | 12 |
| 4.5 | PetPartners | 113 |
| 4.3 | Pets Best | 12,229 |
| 4.6 | Pumpkin | 1,473 |
| 4.6 | Spot | 7,024 |
| 4.9 | Trupanion | 73,550 |
| 4.8 | Prudent Pet | 125 |
Or, you can simply get a fast quote from multiple providers and go from there.
Thinking of insuring your pet?
Get Quotes & CompareGetting to Know Your New Vet: Essential Questions to Ask
Choosing a new veterinarian is an important decision for any pet owner. You want to find someone who is competent, compassionate, and a good fit for you and your fur baby. To help you get the most out of your first appointment, here's a list of essential questions to ask your new vet:
Tell me about your experience with [pet type].
Different vets have different areas of specialization. Some are experts with cats, some dogs, some pocket pets, and some horses. Knowing that your vet has vast experience treating your specific type of pet can bring you peace of mind.
How do you handle emergencies?
You must know what to do in case of a pet medical emergency. Inquire what after-hours policy the clinic has, whether they have on-site emergency care available, and if they have a relationship with any nearby emergency animal hospitals.
How do you communicate with pet owners?
Good communication is key to building a trusting relationship with your vet. Ask how they prefer to communicate (phone calls, emails, online portal) and how often you can expect to hear from them.
Are there any breed-specific health concerns I should be aware of?
Some breeds are predisposed to certain health conditions. Knowing what to watch out for can help you catch problems early and get your pet the treatment they need.
Do you have any questions for me about my pet?
This is a great question to ask because the answer will show that the vet is interested in getting to know your pet as an individual and is willing to listen to your concerns.
Bonus question: Can I take a tour of your facility?
Getting a feel for the clinic's environment can help you and your pet feel more comfortable during your visits. Remember, you’re not just looking for a veterinarian, you’re looking for a partnership. Do not be afraid to ask these questions and any others you can think of. Any vet worth their salt will be happy to answer them. Because the more informed you are, the better equipped you'll be to make decisions about your pet's care! And that should be every vet’s top priority.
Reviews from Google
We've taken several of our cats to Dr. Ingrid over the years. She's always been caring and thoughtful--and gentle with each of them. She even sent flowers on the passing of our cats when they did pass away. But they got several extra years of quality life after seeing her.
posted: 02/18/2020
These people are angels. Kate and Ingrid gave my dog a few more wonderful months to live in which she was in no pain and completely happy. Please, if your dog has a heart issue take them here. You will never regret it. When I had trouble affording medication Kate worked with me on dosages so we could find the most affordable combination. When my dog died Kate called the vet to inform them I was on my way for cremation. And a week later I received a card in the mail in which they made a donation in her honor to the Morris Animal Foundation. Please give this place your support. You and your dog will be better off for it!!
posted: 07/18/2013
I take my dog Xena here for the Underwater Treadmill. Leanne is wonderful and Xena seems to be improving after each visit!
posted: 08/27/2018
15 years ago, our 1st Sheltie developed an enlarged heart. We were extremely pleased with the treatment, both from a medical perspective and kindness perspective. It was a kindness that extended after our pet's ultimate trip to Rainbow Bridge. Now, 15 years later, our 8th Sheltie is a current patient and doing beautifully. We highly recommend Cardiac Evaluations.
posted: 11/20/2018
My dog had a fainting episode a week ago, and our longtime vet treated him with a heart med. it wasn’t having the positive effect we had hoped and my little guy was coughing and gagging up fluid. So my vet referred me to Dr Ingrid for an echocardiogram. I called to set an appointment and a woman with pretty poor people skills told me it would be over a month before I could have an echocardiogram done on my dog. I told her I felt he was not in good physical shape and needed to be seen sooner. She told me I needed to go back to my vet or I could go to GA or TN because there wasn’t anywhere else in Alabama that did this. In other words take it or leave it, and tough. No empathy. No options. I have since found there are several other vet clinics where you can get an echocardiogram done. I am still upset over how rudely I was treated. Like everyone who loves their pet, when there is a serious health issue we don’t need rudeness. We are looking for help. I will never call this clinic again.
posted: 01/20/2020
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