Tender Loving Care Animal Hospital
4.2 (201) 1840 Puente Ave, Baldwin Park, CA 91706, USAHours:
Monday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 1:00 – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Sunday: Closed
How to Save Money at Tender Loving Care Animal Hospital
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 | 11,713 |
| 4.9 | Embrace | 16,627 |
| 4.9 | Fetch | 10,616 |
| 4.2 | Figo | 2,598 |
| 4.7 | Hartville | 164 |
| 4.9 | Healthy Paws | 9,975 |
| 4.9 | Lemonade | 805 |
| 4.6 | ManyPets | 2,332 |
| 4.0 | MetLife | 625 |
| 4.8 | Nationwide | 21,404 |
| 4.3 | Pet Assure | 12 |
| 4.5 | PetPartners | 112 |
| 4.3 | Pets Best | 12,053 |
| 4.6 | Pumpkin | 1,425 |
| 4.6 | Spot | 6,829 |
| 4.9 | Trupanion | 67,550 |
| 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
I brought my cat (snowflake) here back in 2016 when she had allergies out of nowhere and the vet treated her and instead of continuing allergy shots every time she got a reaction he recommended an allergy test. I was so busy with work that the staff told me the results of the test and the interpretation which put snowflake on a grain free diet that changed her quality of life for the best. She’s now about 10 years old and healthy. Recently my 15 year old cat got sick while I was out of state and maybe I brought him too late but the staff treated him and he improved drastically but unfortunately I had to leave for 3 weeks again and without continuing his treatment (I was only supposed to be gone 5 days but I was fighting fort hood to get my discharge paperwork as they try to keep people against their will), my chinchilla cat was medically ready to move on. It brings me great peace knowing the staff treated him here on his final days and was treated with care and love even though he looked at his worst that I don’t wish on any other pet.
posted: 05/01/2023
Came in for a rabies shot today. They didn’t let me in with her. Then they asked for help to get her on a scale to weigh her. Just to weigh her, they had my little baby’s mouth taped off. Afterwards they took her in for test w/o me && wondered why she was so squirmish. Said they couldn’t test her & tried to up sell me to an ER to have her sedated, x rayed && blood tested. No thank you, I believe I asked for a rabies shot & if I were allowed to be present she would be calm. Don’t come here! Vet on romona next to in n out gave me info on rabies & what I should do if I see symptoms. These people on puente just want $$
posted: 08/11/2023
This place only cares about money. They told me my cat would die in less than 48 hours. Its been more than 6 months, so i took him to another vet, and they said he was perfectly healthy. This place is sketchy and a scam. They don't ever show you test or lab results and just tell you what is wrong so they can milk more money out of you. Go to southern California animal hospital instead.
posted: 05/05/2023
I absolutely love this place!!! I drive all the way from upland just to come here. There is no other place I trust more with my furr baby. The customer service is top tier!!! Thank you dr and to the whole team at TLC 🫶🏻. Also, a huge shout out to karry. I’m unsure if I spelled her name right but she is the best! She goes above and beyond to make myself and my furr baby feel taken care of. You guys rock!! So grateful for you all!
posted: 08/23/2022
-Overpriced -first come basis, no appointments so can never be sure if your pet will be seen. -clinic is always randomly closed with out any notice online. Waste your gas at your own risk.
posted: 05/21/2023