Cats & Dogs Animal Hospital

4.8 (499 reviews)
627 Redondo Ave, Long Beach, CA 90814, USA

Hours

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 on Veterinary Costs at Cats & Dogs Animal Hospital

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 Cats & Dogs Animal Hospital? 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

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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

4.8

499 reviews

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 ☺️

Jul 3, 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!

Aug 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!!

Jul 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

Aug 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!!!!

Jun 12, 2020