Stone Willow Veterinary Services
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How to Save on Veterinary Costs at Stone Willow Veterinary Services
Preventive care
Routine wellness exams can help identify health issues early, often before they become more serious or expensive to treat. Regular checkups are one of the most effective ways to manage long term veterinary costs.
Compare prescription pricing
Some pet medications prescribed at veterinary clinics may also be available through local or online pharmacies. It can be helpful to compare pricing when appropriate to reduce ongoing medication costs.
Consider pet insurance
Pet insurance may help cover a portion of eligible veterinary expenses depending on the plan, including accidents, illnesses, and in some cases preventive care. Coverage details, reimbursement levels, and deductibles vary by provider.
Why Pet Insurance Information Appears on This Page
Looking for information about Stone Willow Veterinary Services? This page also includes pet insurance resources to help pet parents understand how to prepare for unexpected veterinary expenses.
Veterinary care costs can vary widely depending on the type of visit, treatment, or emergency. Many pet parents explore pet insurance before they need it so they are better prepared when unexpected situations arise.
How to Choose a Pet Insurance Provider
Pet Insurance Review helps pet parents compare insurance providers using verified customer reviews and real-world experiences. Our tools make it easier to evaluate providers based on claims experience, service quality, and overall satisfaction.
We have collected more than 220,000 reviews from pet parents, creating one of the largest independent databases of pet insurance feedback available.
How rankings are determined
Unexpected veterinary expenses can happen at any clinic. The providers below are ranked using verified reviews submitted by real pet parents through Pet Insurance Review. Results reflect overall satisfaction, claims experience, and value based on real world feedback. Rankings are updated regularly as new reviews are submitted.
| Rating | Provider | Total Review |
|---|---|---|
| 1.0 | Desjardins | 1 |
| 4.1 | Fetch Canada | 1,510 |
| 4.9 | Furkin | 351 |
| 5.0 | OVMA | 1 |
| 3.3 | Peppermint | 3 |
| 4.0 | Pets Plus Us | 881 |
| 2.5 | Petsecure | 226 |
| 4.1 | PHI Direct | 33 |
| 4.2 | Sonnet | 5,550 |
| 4.7 | Spot Canada | 266 |
| 4.8 | Trupanion Canada | 27,176 |
Compare Pet Insurance Plans
You can compare coverage options from multiple providers to find a plan that fits your budget and your pet’s healthcare needs.
Getting to Know Your Veterinarian
Choosing a veterinarian is an important decision for pet parents. A strong vet relationship is built on trust, communication, and understanding your pet’s individual needs.
Experience
Ask whether the clinic has experience treating your specific type of pet, since care can vary between dogs, cats, and pocket pets.
Emergency Care Procedures
It’s helpful to understand how the clinic handles after-hours emergencies, including whether they provide emergency services or refer to nearby emergency hospitals.
Communication Preferences
Ask how the clinic communicates with pet parents, including updates, test results, and follow up questions.
Breed Specific Health Considerations
Some breeds may be more prone to certain health conditions. Early awareness can help with prevention and early treatment.
Facility Tour
If available, touring the clinic can help you and your pet feel more comfortable before the first visit.
Final Note
Pet care decisions often involve both medical and financial considerations. Having access to trusted veterinary information alongside pet insurance comparisons can help pet parents feel more confident when planning for their pet’s health and wellbeing.
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Reviews from Google
96 reviews
I am so happy I found Stone Willow! I have a 14 yr old cat with kidney failure and mega colon so really appreciate the supportive more integrated type of veterinary support. Ken is very knowledgeable and it's very affordable. It's been 7 months since we thought we would have to say goodbye to our sweetheart, but although it's not a curable, accupuncture and laser is helping along with other simple meds. I can afford the visits on my pension. I really recommend Ken at Stone Willow and his admin team is awesome!
Dec 20, 2024
I brought my Italian Greyhound, Mavis, to visit Dr. Ken and our experience was wonderful. Despite my dog being a difficult dog with anxiety. For more context: Mavis was born with a birth defect and her patellas/kneecaps are not where they should be and her back legs are fused, keeping her in a hunched position at all times. For most of her life this didn't cause issues beyond the fact that she couldn't jump, but she still was very mobile. Now that she is a senior, some arthritis has set in and she has been getting quite sore. A few months ago, Mavis got attacked by another dog and ever since she has not been right, screaming dramatically over the strangest things. Now when Mavis wails it is with the full capacity of her little lungs in a way that is not unsimilar to a banshee with it's tail slammed in a door. If she is nervous or uncomfortable she just lets loose, because why not? Why not shatter the eardrums of everyone in a 10 mile radius? So naturally I warned Dr. Ken about my stupid little baby girl and apologized in advance, the only assurance I could offer was that Mavis has all of two teeth left in her head and can't possible bite, even if she does scream like some kind of cat from hell. Much to my surprise, Dr. Ken was able to do Mavis' treatment with not even a peep out of her and very low stress! I cannot be more grateful for that! Mavis has had multiple accupuncture exams in the past, but always has been very dramatic for every visit. We have never been able to do an appointment without Gaba+Traz on board for the week prior to her appointment. Then we take extra care to keep her head covered so she can't actually see the vet or she flinches and screams. Mavis managed this appointment with no meds on board! I have her booked in for a second visit and hope to see some changes in her very soon.
Dec 3, 2024
Can’t say enough good words about Dr. Ken and Marlene. Such and incredibly caring, honest and compassionate vet, that is truly looking out for the animals best interest. I can’t thank Ken enough for what he has done for our pets, definitely recommend stone willow!
Jun 24, 2024
Dr. Ken was a life saver for my dog! When I brought Mea to see him, she was so sick from an unknown source, that another vet told me she wouldn't survive to her 10th birthday (she was only 9 yrs old). Dr. Ken's holistic approach and treatments kept her with me until she passed at 11 yrs + 3 months and I am SO grateful for Dr. Ken with all of his compassion and understanding, when he helped her over the rainbow bridge. If I ever have another dog, Dr. Ken will be my first vet!
Apr 10, 2021
Ive been taking my pets to Ken for 12 years. He is by far the best and most caring vet in central Alberta. Thank you Ken, Marlene and Heather for all you have done.
May 6, 2024