Animal Protection League
4.1 (123) 1409 W Oak St, Stockton, CA 95203, USAHours:
How to Save Money at Animal Protection League
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 | 893 |
| 4.5 | ASPCA | 11,887 |
| 4.9 | Embrace | 18,563 |
| 4.9 | Fetch | 26,402 |
| 4.2 | Figo | 2,619 |
| 4.6 | Hartville | 171 |
| 4.9 | Healthy Paws | 10,207 |
| 4.9 | Lemonade | 808 |
| 4.6 | ManyPets | 2,384 |
| 3.8 | MetLife | 743 |
| 4.8 | Nationwide | 21,412 |
| 4.0 | Pet Assure | 13 |
| 4.5 | PetPartners | 115 |
| 4.3 | Pets Best | 13,008 |
| 4.6 | Pumpkin | 1,697 |
| 4.6 | Spot | 8,173 |
| 4.9 | Trupanion | 60,968 |
| 4.8 | Prudent Pet | 1,838 |
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
Absolutely love this place.. Awesome veterinarian care. Friendly, helpful knowledgeable staff. Reasonable prices too. I won’t go anywhere else.
posted: 03/28/2025
I got my cat neutered here, they are pretty cost effective and offer extra services like microchip and vaccinations.
posted: 02/22/2025
Jolene is by far the RUDEST person in an animal protection position I have ever spoken to. I was nothing but polite to her, trying to explain the difficulty I've been having trying to catch the feral mother cat in my yard, so that she could get fixed. She told me I could reschedule, and when she didn't like the date I suggested for the safety of the animal, she actually yelled at me, saying she was doing me a favor by rescheduling, and that it had to be this week. That's fine, try talking instead of yelling. I explained that the mother cat was still nursing and needed to dry up before she could be fixed (something she explained to me herself), which is why I needed it scheduled further out. Not for my convenience, but for the safety of the cat. She then interrupted me and started yelling at me again, saying I said the mother cat wasn't still nursing when I initially called (I did not). When I tried to explain that wasn't true, she interrupted me again and started yelling "MA'AM! MA'AM! That's not true!" She then told me I could bring in the cat this week or I would forfeit my deposit. Keep in mind I wasn't asking for a refund or anything, I just wanted to get an appointment that would work for the mama cat's safety based on what she told me. At this point I told her that in the interest of the mother cat's safety, and because I didn't appreciate being yelled at when I was speaking calmly, I would go somewhere else and she could keep my $50 deposit. She then tried to call me back, but I'm not interested in being yelled at anymore. It's really a shame someone just trying to help the feral cat problem would be treated like I was. Tread carefully, I thought I was but I still got yelled at. 😟
posted: 08/05/2024
Kind and friendly staff. They took really good care of my dog when I took her in to get her fixed. After the procedure was completed they were a little worried for her, so they asked to keep her a little longer to make sure she all good to go home. I definitely recommend them!
posted: 05/01/2024
I brought in a foster senior to be spayed. Everything about my trip was chaos, BECAUSE OF ME, and yet the staff was SOOOO AMAZING!! I am sure my nerves played a lot into my initial reactions but I couldn’t be happier with how this future ESA was treated. I am EXTREMELY grateful they required bloodwork, at a phenomenal price, (I literally called 3 different vets for pricing) to ensure this little is in good health for her new mama. Thank YOU for everything and for educating me in the reasons behind what is done and why. Bravo!
posted: 08/24/2024
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