Dr. William Truesdale
4.2 (257) 455 Central Ave, Seekonk, MA 02771, USAHours:
Monday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Sunday: Closed
How to Save Money at Dr. William Truesdale
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 | 890 |
| 4.7 | ASPCA | 11,646 |
| 4.9 | Embrace | 15,682 |
| 4.9 | Fetch | 2,669 |
| 4.4 | Figo | 2,646 |
| 4.7 | Hartville | 164 |
| 4.9 | Healthy Paws | 7,521 |
| 4.9 | Lemonade | 805 |
| 3.2 | ManyPets | 2,356 |
| 4.6 | MetLife | 577 |
| 4.8 | Nationwide | 21,398 |
| 4.3 | Pet Assure | 12 |
| 4.7 | PetPartners | 112 |
| 4.5 | Pets Best | 7,244 |
| 4.3 | Pumpkin | 1,340 |
| 4.7 | Spot | 6,404 |
| 4.9 | Trupanion | 60,501 |
| 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
Showed surprising callous disregard for my 15 year old cat when I called for an appointment to have a checkup for her. I had not brought her in for several years, so this might have been the reason. They used to be good.
posted: 02/20/2024
Dr Truesdale did an amazing job with my lil Ezrie girl. The staff is very helpful and caring.. Not a long wait, and the place was hopping. As you can see she back to puppy business. Thank you 🙂
posted: 12/23/2022
Dr. Truesdale is incredible. He has been in the business for years and his staff is top notch. I travel quite a distance each week to have my dobermans ears tapped and posted. They take the time to listen to any questions or concerns you may have. My dog loves the staff as well. I definitely recommend them for any of your pets needs and definitely for ear cropping if you have a boxer doberman great Dane pitbull etc.
posted: 09/01/2022
I have been taking my cat and dog here for about 7 years, and decided to finally make the switch. First of all, every time we go, even with an appointment, we sit and wait for AT LEAST 40 minutes to get called in. Secondly, he girls at the front always seem to have some sort of an attitude, so that makes the visit even more stressful. What made us finally switch, however, is when we dropped. our cat off for boarding on the same day we were leaving the country for vacation- they called us to let us know that they can't watch our cat- he is hissing and lunging at them every time they go in to feed him. I had to take him to another boarding place 5 hours before our flight left! I don't understand how a vet's office cannot board a cat. Just fill up the food and water and leave and occasionally scoop out the litter box. In either case, save yourself the headache and go somewhere else.
posted: 10/29/2023
This is the only place I feel comfortable bringing my dogs to. It's just under an hour drive and I've made that drive dozens of times already. Dr. Truesdale is an awesome veternarian and he's made our family very comfortable.
posted: 09/10/2023
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