Louisiana Center For Equine
3.4 (9) 660 Montgomery Rd, Opelousas, LA 70570, USAHours:
How to Save Money at Louisiana Center For Equine
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:
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| 4.0 | Pet Assure | 13 |
| 4.5 | PetPartners | 115 |
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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
This is for my racing community. I would have posted a review on Louisiana Center for Equine Reproduction on FB, but they believe that blocking me from their business page and Stephen Deville blocking me from his personal page, as well as Lacey Blanchard hanging up on me via a phone call, will resolve their issue with us after being questioned by Karina, Gerardo and myself... Lacey keeping contradicting herself. This is my review: STAY AWAY FROM THEM! If you feel the need to breed your mare, look elsewhere. Keeping this 3year history with them very short.....1st year Fast Prize Jessica didn't get pregnant. Paid and brought her back. Stephen first texted saying the Stallion fee hadn't been sent to You Fly I Drive...we can move money to another Stallion since the money hadn't been sent. We decide on Inseparable the following year. To my surprise He sends text, money was surprisingly sent and we now have to pay for Inseparable. Done deal. Paid. Go back a week ago...Karina and Jairo do a surprise visit. We have been charged for a "pregnant" mare. The day they arrive ...."surprisingly" she was checked that morning and there is no foal! SHE WAS DUE TO GIVE BIRTH NEXT MONTH! I highly don't recommend them. If you have nothing to hide...there would be no need to block me from your personal and business page. As well as hang up my phone call when demanding answers. They have not been able to provide lab results, as per Lacey's response "Doctor doesn't take notes." No ultrasound results...nothing. All while being charged a "pregnant" mare. As our story has been told to a few in the racing community...we have become aware we are not the only ones this has happened to. This is our personal experience and wanted you to be aware of how they handle and run their business. I have texts and video to prove all of this. We were also being charged stall fees...here are some pics which I doubt shows you Fast Prize Jessica being in a stall. This is how we found her....thickness of mud and an abscess on her cheek. Today she is back home...feeling all our love and making sure she forgets everything she has been thru with Lacey, Stephen, Acadiana Equine Hospital and Louisiana Center for Equine.
posted: 03/02/2023
Be careful with them. They lead you to believe a mare is pregnant, just so they can take away your money. And then "suddenly" there is no foal.
posted: 02/07/2023
Veterinarians in Opelousas, Louisiana
Acadiana Equine Hospital
5124 LA-182, Opelousas, LA 70570, USA(337) 407-9555
Bellevue Animal Clinic
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Fontenot John DVM
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Fontenot Veterinary Clinic
14782 U.S. Hwy 190, Opelousas, LA 70570, USA(337) 948-8959
Gary Simon DVM
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Kevin Fuselier, DVM
5302 LA-182, Opelousas, LA 70570, USA(337) 942-7126
Louisiana Center For Equine
660 Montgomery Rd, Opelousas, LA 70570, USA(337) 407-0708
PetVet Vaccination Clinic
241 Acadiana Prep Cir, Opelousas, LA 70570, USA(800) 427-7973