Animal Clinic of Topanga
4.7 (26) 115 S Topanga Canyon Blvd # B, Topanga, CA 90290, USAHours:
Monday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
How to Save Money at Animal Clinic of Topanga
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 | 11,714 |
| 4.9 | Embrace | 16,675 |
| 4.9 | Fetch | 11,124 |
| 4.2 | Figo | 2,598 |
| 4.7 | Hartville | 164 |
| 4.9 | Healthy Paws | 9,976 |
| 4.9 | Lemonade | 805 |
| 4.6 | ManyPets | 2,335 |
| 4.0 | MetLife | 626 |
| 4.8 | Nationwide | 21,404 |
| 4.3 | Pet Assure | 12 |
| 4.5 | PetPartners | 112 |
| 4.3 | Pets Best | 12,058 |
| 4.6 | Pumpkin | 1,425 |
| 4.6 | Spot | 6,848 |
| 4.9 | Trupanion | 67,964 |
| 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
Just the sweetest and most caring people. We trust them whole-heartedly with our pets and to tell us what ails them. Our dogs love them.
posted: 04/13/2023
Too bad they don’t have zero stars - giving them one star is way too generous. So incredibly rude. They also won’t let you in inside the practice so you don’t know what they are doing with your pet. I went in to check my dog’s painful jaw and she came back with zero suggestions or clue as to why and just told me there was no visible problem with his jaw and yet he squirms away in pain if you try to make him open his mouth. Not sure how she can call herself a vet. But above all is the extreme rudeness - not the first time we got a taste, but definitely the last one as they lost a client. Not that they care of course.
posted: 12/17/2022
Kind and knowledgeable. Holly snd Heather have Been taking care of our pets for decades. Wouldn’t go anywhere else. I trust and respect them.
posted: 12/24/2022
I love the Animal Clinic of Topanga and the people there. Even better - so does my cat Rubio. He has had numerous problems and I have taken him to Holly for the past three years. She has helped him so much. Their follow up is top notch. He is diabetic, but has now been stable for several years. Rubio's review is actually the best one as he loves to see them and snuggle! Holly and Heather both are wonderful and are always friendly with animals as well as with their people. Their prices are also comparable with other clinics.
posted: 12/23/2014
It is not easy to see your beloved family pet age. It is even harder to see him suffer due to being frail and not being able to defend himself. Our family is very grateful to the veterinary care Leo received after being attacked by another dog. If it wasn't for Holly and Heather's attention, treatment and phone advice Leo wouldn't have made it. We like that Leo was taken care of within two hours of calling Animal Clinic. He was treated right away and we went home with all the necessary medication. When we had concerns our phone call was returned promptly. Holly showed us how to care for his wound. All the procedures were explained and we weren't over prescribed.
posted: 03/11/2017