Walker Road Animal Hospital
3.9 (1147) 3577 Walker Rd, Windsor, ON N8W 3S5, CanadaHours:
Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Open 24 hours
Sunday: Open 24 hours
How to Save Money at Walker Road 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 4.9 | Fetch Canada | 164 |
| 4.9 | Furkin | 347 |
| 4.1 | Pets Plus Us | 816 |
| 4.5 | PHI Direct | 28 |
| 4.8 | Spot Canada | 147 |
| 4.8 | Trupanion Canada | 25,883 |
| 1.0 | Desjardins | 1 |
| 5.0 | OVMA | 1 |
| 3.5 | Peppermint | 2 |
| 2.5 | Petsecure | 225 |
| 0.0 | Sonnet | 0 |
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
I've contemplated on writing a review but it has been since April and the mishandling of my dog still weighs on me everyday. I brought my dying Bull Mastiff in on April 23rd to be put down. The front desk told my husband that the ladies would bring a table out to my car to bring him inside. Unfortunately, that did not happen, and instead they brought a blanket. My husband asked where's the table and they saw that my dog was already wrapped in a blanket and insisted on carry him in with that only. My dog was easily 150 lbs if not more. Well guess what, the girl carrying the end with his head dropped him! And he had a seizure and peed himself. The look on my dogs face that he gave me in his last final moments is something that will forever haunt me. They apologized but that's not good enough. If I wasn't so distraught I would have not paid and would have exploded, but I needed to remain calm for my dogs final moments. NEXT TIME USE THE DAMN TABLE, DO NOT TRY AND DO SOMETHING THAT YOU ARE CLEARLY NOT CAPABLE OF!
posted: 08/28/2024
We brought my moms beautiful cat Peanut to the Walker Road Animal Hospital Saturday night at 730 pm as she was unable to pee/poo for over 3 days for the second time and obviously not well. We waited all night in the animal hospital, and still hadn’t been seen by the veterinarian by 7 am. We realize other emergencies went first but in that time period a 5 minute meeting with the doctor would have been appreciated. I begged to have a room so that Peanut could get out of her little cage and at least stretch and maybe try to urinate. We decided on our own to put Peanut down as her breathing was rapid and still was never seen the receptionist gave us prices but a meeting with the veterinarian for a few minutes after all of that time should have been granted. There were several people waiting over 12 hours to see a veterinarian. The veterinarian only came in to give her the final injection. They should have let us know the extensive wait in advance and a proper triage on arrival. The sedation took 20 minutes which was ridiculous to have to watch her go down like that.
posted: 08/08/2024
I can't boast enough about the wonderful and dedicated staff. When we brought our small dog Maverick in he was in a very critical state. They were quick to diagnose the problem and provided us with a thorough work up and detailed pricing on the treatment plan. They are extremely well priced, especially for the high-end around the clock care our little guy received. Maverick was there for 24 hours and they let us check in on him whenever we wanted as well as provided updates nearly every hour. If it wasn't for the hard-working, quick-thinking and compassionate staff, we wouldn't still have Maverick today. Hopefully we don't need these services again but if we do we will only use Walker Road Animal Hospital.
posted: 11/29/2024
My dog was priority 1, open wound from surgery… stitches came off. They told us to sit and wait till after a surgery and she was next. 5 hours later, we’re still sitting and waiting and now this wound has dramatically increased. Fluid is leaking constantly out of her. I’m so sad this is the care they have for animals at this facility!! We covered her with a blanket and scared she will now have a huge infection.
posted: 08/25/2024
I had to put down my dog last night. And each and everyone in the office were amazing. From the first point of contact, vet techs/assistants right up to the vet, everyone was amazing. They made my daughter and myself feel like they cared and were there to support us with whatever we needed.
posted: 12/13/2024
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