Animal Health & Healing
4.9 (58) 2615 S Big Bend Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63143, USAHours:
Monday: 8:30 AM – 7:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:30 AM – 7:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:30 AM – 7:00 PM
Thursday: 8:30 AM – 7:00 PM
Friday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: 8:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Sunday: Closed
How to Save Money at Animal Health & Healing
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
The staff at Animal Health & Healing is second to none. The first time I called, they hadn’t even seen my dog before - Karen was so patient answering all my questions and was just genuinely so kind. I then scheduled an appointment with Dr. Garden for my Lab, Yadi, and I have never looked back. She has given me the best advice and guidance when it comes to supplements and maintaining his overall wellness that while he’s almost 11 - he’s as spry as he was 5 or 6 years ago. I could go on and on, but if you are able to get an appointment I highly recommend 10/10.
posted: 08/07/2022
The doctors and staff are caring and professional, always prepared and functional, from trimming claws to taking blood, the pets are happy after all.
posted: 03/21/2024
It took me a while to be able to write this. In October 2018 my sweet girl was diagnosed with cancer. My vet sent me to a specialist in west county who told me she was inoperable and she probably had about 2 months to live. I then took her to the University of Illinois vet center. They did a full body scan and said there were to many tumors to operate and I could try Kemo. Holly had one dose and was sick for 4 days. I decided not to make her suffer. Then I began searching for other alternatives to keep her comfortable. When I went to Animal Health and Healing I finally found someone willing to help. I was given recipes to cook meals for her as well as some herbs and ideas to keep her comfortable. To make a long story short in June of 2019 she was doing so well I decided to have her scanned again. Our vet was surprised to see the cancer had not grown. She had lost weight and was jumping on our bed again. At the end of September 2019 I came home and she was having trouble breathing and standing. The next morning I made the hardest decision of my life and let Holly go to Rainbow Bridge. I will always feel indebted to these loving people who allowed me to spend another year with my best friend. Thank you for your love and dedication to animals.
posted: 02/17/2020
Always a great experience, staff is great, Dr Garden is wonderful. I've been taking my pets here for over 30 years!
posted: 11/05/2023
Dr Snodgrass, Karen and Deborah were the best I could hope for my dog. They took good care of him since he was a little pup with lots of compassion. Always made sure the dog was healthy and in a good mood. Always took the time to answer my questions and support me as his caretaker anytime I called them for help.
posted: 11/03/2020
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