Dr. DiRusso
3.9 (11) 35 Tuckahoe Ave, Eastchester, NY 10709, USAHours:
How to Save Money at Dr. DiRusso
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
Let me start by saying Dr. DiRusso is wonderful. But you aren’t able to speak to him unless you are in his office. Instead, you are forced to deal with his horrid receptionist. She doesn’t know a thing about animals and, furthermore, she doesn’t even seem to like animals! And she can’t seem to manage to make appointments easily. Always conflicting, inaccurate information. When speaking to my husband about our sporting dog, who was in need of some training she told my husband it wasn’t worth investing $300 into our wonderful dog! When my husband asked if she was suggesting that we put him down her response was “take it whatever way you want.” Monster! Stay away from this evil woman...there are so many loving, competent veterinary hospitals in the area! By the way, our dog is doing wonderfully without Dr. DiRusso and his despicable staff!
posted: 10/20/2020
Dr Di Russo is an excellent and most competent vet. My cat had an emergency and he saw us in the middle of the night, no questions asked. He solved the problem quickly and efficiently. He and his wife Donna are the most caring people. They followed up daily to give me updates on my cat and even called after my cat went home to see how is everything. I will most definitely come there again and can recommend this practice to anyone.
posted: 10/10/2016
Dr. Di Russo is the most competent, compassionate vet I have ever met, and I have had the pleasure of having many pets all my life. so that is saying a lot. And his staff is just as great!
posted: 05/27/2016
Absolutely horrific customer service. If you call the number that is posted on google for this vet, just hope that the Doctors wife does not pick up, she is very angry and will speak to you as if you have no business calling the number that is clearly posted when you do a search for Animal Health Care PC in Eastchester. I called to do a reference check on a client of theirs that was looking to adopt from our organization and I have never been treated so poorly by a so called business, ever in my life. Would never call there again, and definitely would not give them the time of day with an animal I own. Very upsetting
posted: 02/21/2018
A firm & gentle manner with pets. Knowledgeable with handi-cap cap access. Kind person
posted: 04/08/2023