Cherokee Animal Clinic
4.3 (179) 1601 Eastern Pkwy, Louisville, KY 40204, USAHours:
Monday: 8:30 AM – 7:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Thursday: 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Friday: 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday: 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Sunday: Closed
How to Save Money at Cherokee Animal Clinic
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 | 11,757 |
4.9 | Embrace | 17,158 |
4.9 | Fetch | 18,571 |
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 | 12,232 |
4.6 | Pumpkin | 1,473 |
4.6 | Spot | 7,033 |
4.9 | Trupanion | 73,743 |
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. Grace is one of the kindest humans I’ve ever met. I don’t trust anyone more than I do him when it comes to the wellbeing of my animals. Excellent bedside manner, and exceptional animal care. I am happy to pay their prices for the level of care my animals receive.
posted: 07/19/2024
Coming from Colorado, the state with the top veterinary school in this country, and the most phenomenal veterinarians, Cherokee Animal Clinic in comparison, was incredibly lackluster, most specifically in communication; and the amount of time spent with our puppy for her appointment. There was a very sick dog, who was seen on an emergency, and we lovingly understand that that dog absolutely needed to go first. However, my spouse sat there for nearly an hour without any notice from the receptionist, about what was going on, and when they were finally seen, the vet only spent 5 minutes with our puppy. Incredibly mismanaged office, unacceptable.
posted: 03/18/2024
Dr. Grace told our family he doesn’t believe animals feel pain. Wouldn’t want anyone like that responsible for my pets care
posted: 09/27/2024
I have been to several vets in the area adn Dr Grace here is the ultimate profession, great staff as well
posted: 05/30/2024
We have 2 cats that we've been taking to Cherokee for the last couple of years. We decided to adopt a kitten off the streets, but before bringing her into our home we wanted her checked for spreadable diseases, including ticks and mites, whatever can be spread to our other cats. Kitten was given a full bill of health and we brought her home. My oldest cat started having issues with her ear about a month after we had her home. I took her here, they gave me drops due to the inflammation of the ear and told me to bring her back in a week. I brought her back, the infection had cleared, and with the naked eye the vet said "allergies." Well, since we had gotten the kitten I had changed their food, so I upgraded the food. Oldest cat continued to get ear infections, I'd treat with drops, it'd subside, then another infection would flare up. My middle cat ended up with a hot spot on her side. In a panic I called a different vet and got both hot spot and ear infection in. The oldests ear was so bad, they can't even see her ear drum. They said they didn't want to prescribe drops because they need the ear drum to be clear to locate a diagnosis. Wanna know what caused the ear infections? EAR MITES! From patient zero, young street kitty! One of the things we brought her HERE to be tested for, and we were told it was allergies in our oldest cat. Now we're fighting mite infestation with all 3 cats, plus treating my eldest for the big problem. I will never take my cats here again! To think my cats have been fighting bugs in their ears for almost a year now breaks my heart. Don't make the same mistake we did! Don't take your pet here.
posted: 08/21/2023
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