Christine Faircloth, DVM

4 (3)
627 Bonanza Dr, Fayetteville, NC 28303, USA

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How to Save Money at Christine Faircloth, DVM

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?

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Getting 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

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LuvinU LuvinMe

This place is HORRIBLE!!! I can't even fully describe the extent to which this place put my pet in danger by treating her for something that they never should have even done....& they did two surgical procedures...& I asked if they could put her on antibiotics in the meantime because I was pretty sure I knew what it was, having talked to a friend who was a retired vet & some other individuals... They wouldn't!!! So a coupla thousand dollars later, my poor baby was still suffering & they kept insisting on more invasive procedures.... When all it ended up taking when I took her elsewhere was the antibiotics & 1.5 days for her to start being her old self! Meanwhile they put her through 2 weeks of pain & 2 risky procedures.... All completely unnecessary because of their greed!!! It makes me wonder how many other times we allowed them to do procedures on our pets because they knew how much we absolutely loved & adored them.... Sssoooo our bills always ended up being astronomical!!! They'd alwayz find something! I still remember walking out of their offices after just getting shots for three dogs....& not even the 3 year vaccines....& it ended up costing seven hundred and something dollars just for partial shots!!! YES REALLY!!!! But after we got antibiotics for our dog from another vet & she recovered so fast...& they had wanted to do more invasive procedures... It was the VERY LAST STRAW FOR US!!! I don't mind paying for good care if it is good necessary care!!! So I sent my husband in to pick up all our babies' records... I don't suffer liars well....& greed ticks me off.... Itz no wonder we have over 12,000 animals put down by animal control in this county every year; people can't afford to get their pets fixed... We had a quote of $1000-1500 to get one of our baby's fixed.... And if it would've followed the pattern they prolly would've charged $3000.... Itz all just complete insanity!!! One thing I must say tho.... There is a sweet lady that works the front desk.... She's been there forever... We loved her and she she was really awesome with our babies, but at some point they started refusing to give us appointments with her! They started scheduling appointments with some male vet....& he is the one who would run our bill up & cause unneeded pain to our babies by doing unnecessary procedures! That almost seems sadistic to me on top of greedy!!! Yeah, needless to say, after YEARS w/Dogwood....& recommending them to everyone we knew.... We are now doing the opposite....& getting the people we got to go there to switch to new vets....& steer everyone else away from them!!!! I hate cruelty to animals & some of these people definitely are!!!

posted: 10/26/2012

Carlos Sosa

Great place to get your lincese

posted: 04/08/2019

Kelsey Bigler

posted: 07/16/2018