Animal Dermatology Clinic

4.3 (32 reviews)
3924 Atlantic Ave, Long Beach, CA 90807, USA

Hours

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 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM Saturday Closed Sunday Closed

How to Save on Veterinary Costs at Animal Dermatology Clinic

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.

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Looking for information about Animal Dermatology Clinic? This page also includes pet insurance resources to help pet parents understand how to prepare for unexpected veterinary expenses.

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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

4.3

32 reviews

The doctors are good technically, but all in all you are nothing but a credit card to them. My dog was a patient for two years, and when he died suddenly (through no fault of the theirs), there were no condolences, no concern, no phone call, no card from anyone. We spent thousands of dollars at the clinic and visited monthly or more. I notified them when it happened, and we had just been to the office the week before. Dr. Taketa never called or emailed; no one from the office reached out in any way. While the medical care here is good, it is beyond disappointing that they care so little about their patients and families. Update six weeks later - Dr Taketa personally made a donation in our dogs name to fund research to help treat conditions our dog had. It was a very generous and thoughtful way to honor him. We really appreciate her care.

Apr 9, 2023

Unfortunately it has been a very disappointing and expensive experience here. Almost every visit, I have to repeat the same information from our first visit including medication they keep recommending that my cat has had bad reactions too. Our vet, Dr. Muse, is rarely available and when I needed a prescription food that the vet here told me to get, the front office wouldn’t approve the petco request and made it very difficult since they didn’t have it in stock themselves. I called just last week because they had sent misinformation that was not up to date to my current vet and when I called they said my vet was in the office and would call back, which he never did. This is a common theme within my experience. Seeing all these good reviews surprised me, maybe they focus more on dogs. I hate writing bad reviews and this might be the first, but it has been the worst vet experience I’ve ever had.

Nov 16, 2022

Determined how to best support our cat with eosinophilic granuloma and now that we've found a diet that works, we no longer have to give her daily meds and she hasn't had a single flare up. Informative, kind, helpful. Highly recommend. Note, we worked with Dr. Muse

Jul 11, 2023

Really liked Dr. MUSE and Christina his tech. So informative and I felt they were both concerned about Cooper. Unfortunately, Cooper won't eat the Veterinary diet kibble Doc suggested. I add Just Food for Dogs fish diet (small amt.) And he'll eat the kibbles that way. Great Dermatology clinic!!!!

Jul 26, 2021

Everyone here is very friendly & efficient, Dr Muse is the most informative & caring vet we've ever encountered. They give all the treatment options & let you decide what route you want to take without pressuring you to spend extra like a lot of vets do.

Nov 26, 2022