Cats & Dogs Animal Hospital
4.8 (499) 627 Redondo Ave, Long Beach, CA 90814, USAHours:
Monday: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Thursday: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Friday: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
How to Save Money at Cats & Dogs 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 | 894 |
| 4.5 | ASPCA | 12,057 |
| 4.9 | Embrace | 20,305 |
| 4.9 | Fetch | 27,409 |
| 4.1 | Figo | 2,786 |
| 4.5 | Hartville | 177 |
| 4.9 | Healthy Paws | 10,736 |
| 4.8 | Lemonade | 815 |
| 4.6 | ManyPets | 2,428 |
| 4.6 | MetLife | 5,637 |
| 4.8 | Nationwide | 21,417 |
| 3.9 | Pet Assure | 15 |
| 4.4 | PetPartners | 117 |
| 4.3 | Pets Best | 14,113 |
| 4.7 | Pumpkin | 2,549 |
| 4.6 | Spot | 9,855 |
| 4.8 | Trupanion | 62,914 |
| 4.8 | Prudent Pet | 2,445 |
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
Fast friendly service and thorough. Great bedside manner with my wacky corgi. Clean office with a nice waiting room and friendly receptionist. Always feel relieved when we bring our pets here that they'll be well taken care of. Also the prices are reasonable and well communicated. I'm sure we'll be back but hopefully not too soon ☺️
posted: 07/03/2025
The staff is excellent and responsive. We heard excellent things about this vet and have had every good thing we heard confirmed. We primarily see Dr. Perrault for our 2 large breed dogs. He is thorough and conscientious. He cares. He relentlessly tries to figure out tougher to diagnose issues, and has all but cured my 13 year old large breed dog of chronic pancreatitis using some out of the box thinking. As our 12 year old German shepherd is heading towards the end of his life, Dr Perrault called us directly in his off time to discuss options for quality versus quantity of life. I was touched by this use of his free time. We have also had experience with 2 of the other vets at Cats and Dogs, and both were also fantastic. Can’t recommend this location enough!
posted: 08/27/2025
The staff are incredible. The office is nice and clean. We had to say goodbye to our cat last year and the staff were so nice while giving us time to grieve. They explained the process and treated our cat with dignity through his last moments. I will never forget the kindness and professionalism of the staff during that traumatic time. I take my other cat there and they are super friendly to me and her. I will highly recommend them for pet care!!
posted: 07/18/2024
I wish I had never gone to cats & dogs, they are rude and they only care how much money they can rip you off for. They create issues to find an excuse to do tests so they bill more. Make sure they don’t know if you have insurance. I was convinced my dog needed X-ray of her teeth & neck(costing $2500). I was told she has a baseball size tumor in her neck diagnosed by the doctor. He took a biopsy of this imaginary tumor which was obviously not cancer because there was no tumor. I like to know what exactly biopsy. I was told it was really hard to get a piece for biopsy. Poor my dog. Not only my dog went through hell for 2-3 days but also I was worried sick until I got the result of biopsy. I was told x ray doesn’t show everything & we need to do a MRI. we were referred to get an MRI. Doctor was sure my dog has a tumor. I had to get a MRI/CT scan costing additional $2700. Luckily both X ray and CT scan results were negative but my dog had to be sedated and incubated twice costing over $5k for NO REASON, since they knew I had insurance they created unnecessary complications to be able to charge me. I will never go back to this place. If you care for your dog don’t go to cats & dogs for anything. I went through hell and back thinking my dog has a huge tumor and if she has cancer. GO ANYWHERE DO NOT GO TO CATS & DOGS. What is amazing is while I was out of country and my daughter who was taking care of Baanou(my dog) told me doctor didn’t want to see her because I had left a bad review. Think about it. A dog who was in need of help wasn’t seen because I had left a bad review but this action shows what type of a person should reject a patient because their owner left an honest review of his services. Anyway. We will find one and we will find one who cares. He only cares about money
posted: 08/18/2025
Dr Smith and her team are incredible. They truly treat our pets like family and I am so grateful to have found them. From starting the care process with our new kitties, to wonderfully caring for our high needs first cat - Dr Smith and her team have earned an immense amount of trust with our furry family. Thank you!!!!
posted: 06/12/2020
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