North Line Low Cost - Affordable Pet Clinic Tidwell

4.5 (1085)
51 Tidwell Rd, Houston, TX 77022, USA

Hours:

Monday: 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM

Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM

Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM

Thursday: 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM

Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM

Saturday: 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Sunday: Closed

How to Save Money at North Line Low Cost - Affordable Pet Clinic Tidwell

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:

Top Pet Insurance Providers of 2024
Rating Provider Total Review
4.4 AKC 891
4.5 ASPCA 11,762
4.9 Embrace 17,198
4.9 Fetch 19,621
4.2 Figo 2,602
4.7 Hartville 165
4.9 Healthy Paws 10,008
4.9 Lemonade 805
4.6 ManyPets 2,344
4.0 MetLife 652
4.8 Nationwide 21,407
4.3 Pet Assure 12
4.5 PetPartners 113
4.3 Pets Best 12,237
4.6 Pumpkin 1,473
4.6 Spot 7,055
4.9 Trupanion 74,508
4.8 Prudent Pet 125

Or, you can simply get a fast quote from multiple providers and go from there.

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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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Mrs Tommie C. Guevara

Double Double Double Wow, This number one Houston Texas Low price the Employees are nice they need a Guy to work there to. I been going there since 2003- 2023- we are Family Wonderful Doctor Dolittles he understands about animals problem funny person a sense of humor. The employee email that have a sense of humor too it's a very small place but first you have to make an appointment. Give them five star. September 2023 Thankyou

posted: 09/25/2023

Michel Clickner

Wow. Best. This place is different. And really is affordable. I have never before been to one that I liked. I hate hate hate going to the vet because they all smell so bad. The staff members are way too busy to care. The vet takes FORRRREVERRR. And I have not had good experiences. Like I said, this place is different. No bad smells. Clean. On task. Polite. Helpful. And did not make me wait. Now that is a big thumbs up. 👍 The Dr figured out what was wrong quickly, and we were in and out with everything we needed. My dog will be healed up and looking much better very soon thanks to this veterinarian clinic.

posted: 01/19/2024

Teri

Okay, this is a low cost animal clinic. It isn’t in the best part of town and it isn’t very clean in the waiting area but the amount of people they help is astonishing! I did not have an appointment but they told me to come in and they would work us in. My dog Kira, had a serious ear infection. We waited two hours and were able to see the Vet. The Vet Assistant was wonderful. The patient room was fairly clean. The stainless steel table Kira was put on was sparkling clean. The Vet Assistant took great care of Kira and cleaned her ear thoroughly but gently, as Kira was in pain. The Vet came in and checked out Kira. He explained how to pull hair out of her ear daily to prevent future ear infections. He packed Kira’s ear full of medicine. Kira was completely well within 10 days. They were there when I needed them and everyone was very nice. The total price was $50! Unbelievable! I highly recommend them and in a pinch, I will use them again. People love their pets and this was easy on the wallet- at least it was for me. They also offer low cost vaccinations. Check them out.

posted: 11/19/2023

Fallon Davis

First time going to this Vet clinic. Check-in process: sign in at front desk then completed In-Take forms. Then they have you wait in your vehicle. Once your technician is ready, you'll receive a text alert to your phone. The veterinarian was welcoming and provided details of my aging gentlemen 🐕 (10 yrs old) of the physical exam and X-rays. What I liked from the Xray exam was that it had 6 views and highlighted in Green all the positive results and Red identified trouble areas, both listed descriptions of topics/body areas. Office visit: $20 X-ray: $120 (can range to $145) Overall impression I'll return for a follow-up, and if any procedures are needed, I'll consider having a deeper discussion with the team. Update: Took my guy in for vaccinations as a Walk-In 12.26.23. Appx. 1.5hr wait time. Photo of price below.

posted: 12/29/2023

Carmen Barcenas

Dr. Challa is very experienced and compassionate. He’s also very honest and won’t make you spend more than what it is. Other clinics are outrageously expensive. I don’t mind the drive from Spring. They also move fast for walk ins. Highly recommended.

posted: 01/04/2024