Affordable Animal Care
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How to Save Money at Affordable Animal Care
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
Al is the best Vet in the valley. He cares about the animals more than just making money. We been with him for 6 years, treats us like family.
posted: 06/09/2021
I told the vet on a voicemail which vaccinations I needed for my dogs, he text me back right away saying he had a 330 appointment so I assumed he understood my needs. I drive 45 minutes to the vet to find out that he doesn't carry one of the vaccinations I needed. He said I could buy it at the feed store, so he gives two of the three shots and I go to the feed store to get the other one, and find out that the feed store shot also covers one of the shots I had just paid him to give! Nice guy, but I feel like he should have told me he didn't carry the one certain vaccine, then I could've made a different choice of vet. It's ok though, they have their vaccinations and I'm happy.
posted: 04/13/2021
I recently took my pit to Dr. Al and had a great experience. He answered all my questions with no hesitation and he is the MOST affordable vet I have found. I’ve already begun recommending him to every pet owner friend/family member I have.
posted: 03/07/2020
Al is the best vet I have ever had. My pitbull pup was so sick, Al went above and beyond to save his life. My pup is happy and healthy all thanks to him.
posted: 08/11/2016
My experiences have been very proffessional and compassionate. From basic stuff to helping me care for my aging service dog that went to the Rainbow Bridge at 15.5 years old. To tending to my cat that got into a fight and his arm was all swollen like it was broken. To treating my current service dog when she basically took a stick to her eyeball when running along a river. To this week treating my service puppy in training for giardia and dewormed for the other four legged members of my family unit. To guidance and a firm talk when I need it, I can honestly say I thank God often for this man and the friends that refered me to him. I am not new to taking critters to the vet. I also do not give compliments or praise lightly. With that, I can confidently state that this man knows his stuff!!!
posted: 02/15/2019