Philema Animal Hospital
4.5 (264) 1491 Philema Rd, Leesburg, GA 31763, USAHours:
Monday: 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Tuesday: 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Wednesday: 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Thursday: 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Friday: 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday: 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Sunday: Closed
How to Save Money at Philema Animal 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 | 11,713 |
| 4.9 | Embrace | 16,627 |
| 4.9 | Fetch | 10,616 |
| 4.2 | Figo | 2,598 |
| 4.7 | Hartville | 164 |
| 4.9 | Healthy Paws | 9,975 |
| 4.9 | Lemonade | 805 |
| 4.6 | ManyPets | 2,332 |
| 4.0 | MetLife | 625 |
| 4.8 | Nationwide | 21,404 |
| 4.3 | Pet Assure | 12 |
| 4.5 | PetPartners | 112 |
| 4.3 | Pets Best | 12,053 |
| 4.6 | Pumpkin | 1,425 |
| 4.6 | Spot | 6,829 |
| 4.9 | Trupanion | 67,550 |
| 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
All of the vets and staff have taken amazing care of the animals of Amberwood Sanctuary. Drs. Ford, Dr. Green, and Dr. Fowler have always been kind, attentive, and patient. Love thier four-legged staff as well. Sharing a picture of Smudge, the cat, approving of the pet carrier.
posted: 08/08/2023
My family brought home a beautiful Husky puppy on a Saturday. As usual, we had 48 hours to get our puppy checked out by a vet. We took our puppy to Philema Animal Hospital the next Monday as a walk-in patient. We were seen quickly, and we were provided amazing service by Ally and Dr. Fowler. I highly recommend Philema Animal Hospital, and my family will exclusively use this vet business to keep our 2 cats and 4 dogs healthy.
posted: 06/12/2023
Stuck in old ways like the Dr's. Who pushed covid vacine. They want you to feed your dogs corn and rice.. They have been educated by big pharma and the dog food companies. They sell science diet in the office....directly confronted about raw carnivore feeding, and they flatly deny the tremendous benefits and push for a fundamentally flawed and broken nutrition scheme. Dogs should not be fat or have endless allergies or plaque covered teeth. Good vets. Fundamental misunderstanding. Just like those who took the JAB.
posted: 07/04/2023
****MILITARY BEWARE ***** If you are military and looking to move overseas with your pets, you may want to avoid this center. Unprofessional, rude and out right expensive. This center has no true care for the pets, but all about the money. My wife and I had the run-around trying to obtain a pet health certificate for our 3 dogs to move to Germany with us. They informed us they do this all the time, however, it took several days for them to fill out paperwork. Being a time sensitive situation, this was very stressful. When the paperwork was completed, the office manager Melissa called with attitude, informing us that she spent all day doing the paperwork - quite rude. They charged us 700$ for my dogs to get looked over for their certificate. On top of the 700$, we were also informed of a 300$ "process fee" for them to submit the health certificate to the USDA. When it's your babies, you will pay it, and we couldn't move to Europe without the paperwork. It is just so sad how they take advantage and not give the pet's best interest. Greedy and money hungry. Do not go here!
posted: 08/04/2023
I took my dog to Dr. Green for a second opinion from a referral from a very close friend & long time customer. I trusted his opinion and let him keep my dog overnight to perform several necessary surgical procedures. He sensed my nervousness and gave me a complete tour of his office which included a full tour of the hospital and surgical area and explained in great detail what he would be doing and what to expect afterwards. He and his staff truly loves animals and provided the best care to my dog than I could have asked for. I live 2 hours away from his office but knowing the level of care he provided my dog with was well worth the time and money spent! My dog doesn't like him at all but what dog enjoys going to the doctor anyways?!?! He's honest, fair, and sincere when it comes to animals and that's most important!
posted: 08/02/2023
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