Animal Emergency Services of Pasco

3.5 (15)
4575 Pet Ln, Lutz, FL 33559, USA

Hours:

Monday: 6:00 – 11:00 PM

Tuesday: 6:00 – 11:00 PM

Wednesday: 6:00 – 11:00 PM

Thursday: 6:00 – 11:00 PM

Friday: 6:00 – 11:00 PM

Saturday: 12:00 – 11:00 PM

Sunday: 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM

How to Save Money at Animal Emergency Services of Pasco

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:

Top Pet Insurance Providers of 2024
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.

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Getting 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

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Liberty Worrell

I have been unfortunate enough to have brought two pets to the emergency vet this summer. First my cat decided to eat 3 feet of string. Dr. Siegel and her team went straight to work. After some surgery, my cat came home the next day and has been doing fantastic since. Next my husky killed a coral snake in my yard. I was so worried he had been bit. Bloodwork was ordered and he is currently home being goofy as ever. Staff is very caring, and quick to respond! Thank you for helping my animals!!!

posted: 08/19/2021

Tracie Groover

I’ve had such great care for my dog Phoebe when she got bit on the face and now my poor little Jackson hurt his neck so bad and they’ve done so many wonderful treatments on him. The girls call me give me updates. Let me know how he’s doing teach me how to care for him properly they’re wonderful wonderful staff. Dr. Siegel is a very caring that and she tries to explain everything so you understand how to do the best care for your dog. Or any other animal thank you so much Dr. Siegel.

posted: 03/26/2024

Stesi Shanja

Thank you Doctor Siegal for all you do, you help us all today , my dog was very calm in your presence. Thank you for taking your time and explaining everything to us , thank you for working with us in a Sunday morning truly appreciated. Very reasonable prices

posted: 10/23/2022

Wendi Fischer

I deeply regret bringing my critically ill 14 year old dog to this "emergency" vet the day before she passed. She had severe diarrhea (including passing nothing by blood) , vomiting, extreme difficulty walking and standing and labored breathing. I didn't know my dog was dying and neither did the veterinarian who examined her. The veterinarian spent the majority of the time promoting her homeopathic credentials and customized raw diet. She even recommended chiropractic adjustments for my dog's spine. I left the vet with food my dog would never eat (she died the next morning) and unrealistic expectations that she would get better. My dogs health deteriorated rapidly over the next 12 hours. I then took her to an actual emergency vet. Within 20 minutes, that veterinarian knew my dog was dying; her pulmonary, neurological, and digestive systems were shutting down. To save my dog from further suffering, we let her go.

posted: 06/28/2019

janet herold

My 7 1/2 Doberman puppy began limping for no reason. First one hind leg for about 2 weeks then to other leg but much worse. I brought her to this clinic and Dr Siego saw her immediately. We had to wait outside in the rain under a porch covering. She said she has "growing pains" or Panosteittis, which effects the long bone of rear legs and can spread to front legs . She showed us two X-rays but billed for 5. The marrow of both legs showed a spongy like marrow. Upon researching many sites, I found that this is actual bone growing inside but does NOT effect the use of the legs but causes pain and limping for about two weeks. She prescribed rectal ozone suspension inserted in rectum. Upon research, I found that this is a holistic approach and is for blood disorders and allergy treatment then Paws CBD oil for allergy which also helps with pain. Then a bottle of evolve herbal liquid used for inflammatory disease -and skin problems, which she had neither of. My dog got un-necessary drugs and all she needed was carafen for pain as only time takes care of panosteittis. Then she wanted me to allow her to send report to a orthopedic dr for 175.00 consult! My total bill was not bad for a Emergency (478.00) but The drugs I did not need (except for carafen only) so I am not happy with her and not happy with her shortness and rush to get us gone without getting questions answered. She pushes holistic treatments and wanted me to sign up for her course on it. I would not recommend her for emergency services and I would advise you to check her bill out before u pay. Oh, you don't get a paper bill, only emailed one without telling of her evaluation! Janet Herold March 31,2022@ Two weeks later... dog still has a slight limp but better. This dr replied to my post with many untrue statements. She said Zi could not listen to her as I was too busy chain smoking! I was smoking first time she came out and she loudly said she was allergic to smoke and could not stand the smell so ZI immediately walked to bare ground and put it out . The next time she came out I was not smoking. She made many untrue statements I came home from vet and immediately researched this disease and found that it is BONE developing inside the marrow and not SPONGY MATERIAL , I also called a vet who said they never give anything but Carofen for pain and that ,my choice, to stop the other meds as nothing helps this but time It is normally called growing pains. I stopped the meds and she was herself in two days but still limping. Look at other posts about her and you will know that she is brash and rude to people. Take your animal somewhere else.

posted: 04/12/2022