Sandy Paws Animal Clinic
4.4 (50) 7040 Avenida Encinas #109, Carlsbad, CA 92011, USAHours:
Monday: 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday: Closed
How to Save Money at Sandy Paws Animal Clinic
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
Beyond impressed with Dr. McClure and so grateful we found Sandy Paws Animal Clinic. We recently moved and needed to find a new local vet to treat our 12-year-old papillon who suffers from congestive heart failure. Dr. McClure immediately treated me and my dog as if we were longtime valued patients of hers. She gave my dog so much love and concern and jumped into action to find us solutions to get him some immediate relief for his health issues as well as put together a long-term plan for him. I cannot thank Dr. McClure enough for treating us with such care.
posted: 01/24/2023
I hate having to take my pets to the vets, but when I need to , this is the place to go. The vets here are caring and compassionate. My dog Carlie loves the staff - she looks forward to her visits. I will also say that they do a great job not wasting your money by doing needless procedures. They are cautionary in their care so that your pet receives the best medical services. I highly recommend Sandy Paws!
posted: 06/05/2022
The best place in town to take your animals for excellent care. Judith and her team are amazing! After each visit you are provided with a detailed analysis of the exam and care instructions. Highly recommend!
posted: 12/20/2019
Sandy Paws Animal Clinic is by far “The Best”! From Judith McClure to all of her staff. They have been treating our little two Longhair Chihuahuas Sophie and Roxy since 2015. They are closed on Sunday’s and we had an issue with Sophie. I sent them an email hoping they would see it first thing Monday morning. To our surprise, Judith called us very concerned right after I sent the email with instructions and care. We also just rescued an 11 year old Chihuahua that the owner wanted to put down but Judith refused and went as far as getting a power of attorney so we could adopt little Princess. Thank You Judith and staff for being so compassionate animal lovers. Our little Sophie ended up spending the night at an emergency veterinarian hospital that Judith referred us to. Again on a Sunday when Judith is off, she was in contact with the hospital wanting to know update on the status of Sophie into the night. If that's not going over the call of duty, I don't know of any one vet that would do this! My wife and I can't say enough good things about Judith as she is truly an angel sent from above to guide us along.
posted: 02/04/2019
Dr. Judith McClure is a great vet. We've been coming here for over 6 years. It's always a great experience and she obviously loves her patients. She will refer us to specialists when necessary and calls after hours to see how our animals are doing. Highly recommended!
posted: 11/07/2018
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