Artesia Animal Hospital
4.3 (28) 20200 Pioneer Blvd, Cerritos, CA 90703, USAHours:
Monday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Sunday: Closed
How to Save Money at Artesia 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 | 889 |
| 4.7 | ASPCA | 11,392 |
| 4.9 | Embrace | 14,179 |
| 4.9 | Fetch | 1,995 |
| 4.4 | Figo | 2,561 |
| 4.7 | Hartville | 164 |
| 4.9 | Healthy Paws | 7,475 |
| 4.9 | Lemonade | 781 |
| 3.2 | ManyPets | 2,145 |
| 4.6 | MetLife | 487 |
| 4.8 | Nationwide | 21,391 |
| 4.3 | Pet Assure | 12 |
| 4.7 | PetPartners | 110 |
| 4.5 | Pets Best | 7,194 |
| 4.3 | Pumpkin | 1,131 |
| 4.7 | Spot | 5,194 |
| 4.9 | Trupanion | 60,280 |
| 4.8 | Prudent Pet | 124 |
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
This is a one person vet clinic. He barely touched my dogs and wanted to charge me $360.00 for each dog for shots. He has a drawer he opened and he has dirty tissues in there. All were dirty and used. That is what he used to wipe the thermometer. Was very uncomfortable while I was there as he kept telling me to hold my dogs. He didn't touch them. Never going again. He didn't even examine my dogs.
posted: 08/19/2023
Highly recommended!! What a WONDERFUL discovery nearby my new residence in Lakewood! I took my 10yr old Terrier LEO to get his recent-ish dental extractions check on as well as to get some advice about his allergies. It was SO easy to get a next-day appointment, there was no wait when we arrived and Dr. Mahmood was so gentle and kind with LEO. Easy parking right out front!
posted: 10/29/2022
Part 1: One of the strangest interactions I've had with any type of service provider. This was my first time at this vet (I would not call it a clinic because that would infer this facility has handy staff - this is a one man operation). My first odd observation was in the parking lot. The signs for this "animal hospital" were faded and peeling. Use your judgement over how many years it takes for a sign to get in that condition. This building looked more like a house than a hospital or a clinic. It wass very much out of place from it's surroundings. Then the side gate opened up with two "gravediggers" emerging, hauling something like a wheelbarrow with multiple garbage bags heavy enough to need two people to be able to move it. I thought that was strange, so I stayed in my car to see where they were going. They proceeded to roll up to a truck that had had an advertisement for pet cremation services on it. My dog had an obvious ear infection. She is prone to them, so we've had her treated for this before. This doctor took 2 minutes to examine her and promptly told me he needs to administer two injections and send me home with two oral medications on top of that.
posted: 07/04/2022
My Bengal kitten is 7 months old. She was $2000. I'm very careful and did lots are of calls to different vets. This is the only place she's been to. Great doctor very friendly, very informative. Great prices. Very very good place. I'm so glad he's close to me for my baby. Covid made things screwy but he worked with my schedule and was a great great help. A++++++++
posted: 07/07/2021
Dr. Iqbal Mahmood is very friendly, very accommodating and explains everything very well. Highly recommend him. Been taking my dogs to him for 10 years
posted: 07/19/2022