Mendocino Coast Animal Hospital
4.3 (81) 700 N Franklin St, Fort Bragg, CA 95437, USAHours:
Monday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Friday: Closed
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
How to Save Money at Mendocino Coast 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
What a wonderful experience! Truly caring and compassionate people. I felt the emphasis was on my dogs needs not the businesses. The later is what drove me away from my previous vet. Dr Perry, Alison and the rest of the staff have my admiration and appreciation. Look forward to seeing them on a regular basis to help keep my little fella healthy. 12-20-21, Just had another conformation I found the right Vet. 😊
posted: 12/20/2021
I showed up at 8am w my dying chiwawa aspirating and they denied her emergency treatment without even letting the vet look at her state. How cruel can they be? Pretty fricken cruel. Don’t rely on them . Go to Covington Creek Hospital! He was the only vet that took her in. Btw she died. Woe is me.
posted: 09/08/2021
I have had my 3 dogs and both cats here over the last year and every time has been a good experience. Dr Perry is kind and knowledgeable, as is her staff. Also, I've never had to wait. I've been recommending this vet to my new friends here, as we just moved to Fort Bragg over a year ago. Very accommodating and considerate.
posted: 01/25/2020
Let me begin by saying Dr. Perry and her staff are excellent, and the facility that she operates out of, Mendocino Coast Animal Hospital, is top-notch. I have been bringing both of my dogs and cats to see her ever since I moved to Fort Bragg. My Shar Pei mix developed a terrible skin rash seemingly overnight. When I called Dr. Perry at her facility, it was very late on a Thursday, and they already closed for the evening. And due to the coronavirus and the subsequent change in their hours, their facility would not be open until Monday morning. I left a very panicked message on her answering machine and resigned to the fact that I was either going to have to take him to an emergency vet or wait until Monday morning to get him seen. Flash forward to the next morning, Dr. Perry herself called me back and offered to drop off medications for my boy directly to my home. I have never in my lifetime of owning pets had a veterinarian go so far out of her way to provide care for her patients. I will never take my pets to see any other veterinarian so long as Dr. Perry has a practice nearby. Both Dr. Perry and her staff seem to love and care for our animals as much as we do. That is one quality in a veterinarian that I will always look for, and I am beyond happy that Dr. Perry and her staff have this quality.
posted: 01/08/2021
First, they spent less than five minutes on our dog’s first annual physical exam. Second, this vet tried forcing us to fill our dog’s prescription at the clinic, which is illegal in California. They quoted us nearly $100 for giardia medication. CVS filled the prescription for $10.15! Last, the vet retaliated against our decision to fill our prescription elsewhere. I was informed the vet wouldn’t care for our dog anymore. Again, that’s illegal.
posted: 11/24/2021