Central Equine Hospital
4 (12) 9529 SW 34th Pl, Ocala, FL 34481, USAHours:
How to Save Money at Central Equine Hospital
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
Dr. Lokai is the best!!! Has been our vet of choice for over 20 years. His knowledge and expertise are bar none. Have so appreciated his honesty and dead accurate diagnosis over the years. He tells you the good, the bad and the ugly which I have great respect for. He and his wife, Robin are wonderful people!
posted: 06/12/2019
Very knowledgeable. Helped me understand my horse's issues. Great vet. Very nice assistant. Dr. Lokai is the best!
posted: 05/23/2022
This is a very difficult review for me to write, as both Dr. Lokai and his wife are lovely people who I like very much personally. However, I feel that I would be doing a disservice to my fellow canine lovers if I did not provide feedback in regards to my experience with him. I took my two one year old Brussel Griffon puppies to Dr. Lokai several months ago for routine shots and to be microchip. He was very rough with both my dogs, during the vaccination he pulled the skin back and pushed the needle through both sides of one dog – resulting in him squirting the vaccine on my wrist. On his second attempt he again pushed the needle through, except this time he vaccinated my thumb by stabbing me with the needle. Subsequent of this, he proceeded to accidentally chipping the same dog twice. By the way, the vaccinations as it turned out were not necessary…I was charged full price for his services, although he was nice enough not to charge me for the accidental (2nd) chip inserted in my dog. My folks have also been taking their dog to him, who would be dead had they listened to his advice. Their lab had a large bump on his back thigh and were told to wait until the ‘bump pops’. They were given a cream which was supposedly an antibiotic, but after reading the label found it was an ointment to treat pregnant cows and was not an antibiotic. Thankfully they took him to another and was immediately operated on. Another friend took her dog to be spayed – she was perfectly healthy when she went under the procedure, and nearly dead by the end. Again, Dr. Lokai is a wonderful and nice man who has clearly established among the Ocala Veterinarian community. I don’t know if something has happened that’s impacted his clinical judgment, but I will never take my animals back. Thank you.
posted: 12/23/2014
Dr Lokai is very knowledgeable and came quickly when my horse developed choke. Very professional, quick and did a great job explaining everything to my daughter. Thank you!
posted: 03/21/2019
Unfortunately I have to agree that (perhaps recently) Dr Lokai has experienced a personal problem or pathology that seems to be clouding his capabilities or professional judgement
posted: 06/07/2023
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