Animal Dermatology Clinic
4.3 (30) 3924 Atlantic Ave, Long Beach, CA 90807, USAHours:
Monday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
How to Save Money at Animal Dermatology 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 | 11,756 |
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
The doctors are good technically, but all in all you are nothing but a credit card to them. My dog was a patient for two years, and when he died suddenly (through no fault of the theirs), there were no condolences, no concern, no phone call, no card from anyone. We spent thousands of dollars at the clinic and visited monthly or more. I notified them when it happened, and we had just been to the office the week before. Dr. Taketa never called or emailed; no one from the office reached out in any way. While the medical care here is good, it is beyond disappointing that they care so little about their patients and families. Update six weeks later - Dr Taketa personally made a donation in our dogs name to fund research to help treat conditions our dog had. It was a very generous and thoughtful way to honor him. We really appreciate her care.
posted: 04/09/2023
Determined how to best support our cat with eosinophilic granuloma and now that we've found a diet that works, we no longer have to give her daily meds and she hasn't had a single flare up. Informative, kind, helpful. Highly recommend. Note, we worked with Dr. Muse
posted: 07/11/2023
Unfortunately it has been a very disappointing and expensive experience here. Almost every visit, I have to repeat the same information from our first visit including medication they keep recommending that my cat has had bad reactions too. Our vet, Dr. Muse, is rarely available and when I needed a prescription food that the vet here told me to get, the front office wouldn’t approve the petco request and made it very difficult since they didn’t have it in stock themselves. I called just last week because they had sent misinformation that was not up to date to my current vet and when I called they said my vet was in the office and would call back, which he never did. This is a common theme within my experience. Seeing all these good reviews surprised me, maybe they focus more on dogs. I hate writing bad reviews and this might be the first, but it has been the worst vet experience I’ve ever had.
posted: 11/16/2022
Really liked Dr. MUSE and Christina his tech. So informative and I felt they were both concerned about Cooper. Unfortunately, Cooper won't eat the Veterinary diet kibble Doc suggested. I add Just Food for Dogs fish diet (small amt.) And he'll eat the kibbles that way. Great Dermatology clinic!!!!
posted: 07/26/2021
Everyone here is very friendly & efficient, Dr Muse is the most informative & caring vet we've ever encountered. They give all the treatment options & let you decide what route you want to take without pressuring you to spend extra like a lot of vets do.
posted: 11/26/2022
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