Shallowford Animal Hospital
4.6 (147) 6637 Shallowford Rd, Lewisville, NC 27023, USAHours:
Monday: 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Tuesday: 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Wednesday: Closed
Thursday: 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Friday: 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Sunday: Closed
How to Save Money at Shallowford Animal Hospital
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 | 11,756 |
| 4.9 | Embrace | 17,140 |
| 4.9 | Fetch | 18,308 |
| 4.2 | Figo | 2,602 |
| 4.7 | Hartville | 165 |
| 4.9 | Healthy Paws | 10,008 |
| 4.9 | Lemonade | 805 |
| 4.6 | ManyPets | 2,343 |
| 4.0 | MetLife | 652 |
| 4.8 | Nationwide | 21,407 |
| 4.3 | Pet Assure | 12 |
| 4.5 | PetPartners | 113 |
| 4.3 | Pets Best | 12,229 |
| 4.6 | Pumpkin | 1,473 |
| 4.6 | Spot | 7,024 |
| 4.9 | Trupanion | 73,550 |
| 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
Absolutely love Dr Eads and his staff! I used the pet spa for the first time a couple months ago with my new baby Charlie (Pug). They do amazing work! With monthly appointments the shedding has been reduced at least by 80%. Charlie looks like a perfect little teddy bear, clean, soft, shiny, and nails done perfectly. Thank you all so much!
posted: 10/25/2023
Absolutely love Dr Eads and his staff! 🤍 He is very thorough and patient with his clients. Extremely knowledgeable and walks you through any questions or issues you may have. He gets down on the animals level to make them comfortable. His staff are always lovely also. One tech by the name of Stormy, is very helpful, thoughtful, knowledgeable, and has a special kind of love for all fur babies. We trust them with all of our fur babies needs. We recently moved from TN to NC and chose them to care for our pets. We also adopted a kitten from them and she’s been the best!! Our doodles are set up for grooming soon also. I’m sure we won’t be disappointed there either. Will update Once we have that appt. You won’t be disappointed going to Shallowford Animal Hospital! 🤍 Pictured here is my Goldendoodle Piper and our sweet kitty, Stella we adopted. 🐶🐱
posted: 07/02/2023
Ms Sheila and her team are the best dog groomers on the planet! Her team can work wonders with a wiggly puppy and another one of our pups with anxiety issues. After their scheduled appointments at Shallowford, their “coats & coifs” are beautiful, stylish and clean! They exit the door proud and pretty! Many thanks to the Shallowford grooming care team!
posted: 10/07/2023
We just moved here from Charleston and needed a new vet. when all the other ones were booked, or not accepting new clients they had the availability to go on ahead and schedule both our babies for their appointments! Great staff, they will walk you through literally everything you need to keep your furbabies happy and healthy! Dr. Eads was very informative and helpful when it came to advising what vaccines we needed to ensure longevity of our babies ❤️💪 very appreciative of the staff today YOU GUYS ROCK! And I can say now and forever we have found our new vet 🔥💪 highly recommend if you’re new to the area or in need of a new vet! 😎 my babies have come home and are resting all nice and snug in their beds and they say thank you to everyone as well ❤️
posted: 04/22/2023
We have 2 male Maltese, 2.5 yrs and 5 months. Today’s grooming is perfect and the boys are superbly cute with their Asian Fusion cuts. Ms. Sheila is the dog whisperer and artist of LVL. She was able to calm a wiggly puppy, changing both into transformed beautiful young dogs. We didn’t know the fur-ball puppy had legs. Exceptionally pleased.
posted: 10/06/2023