Crenshaw Dog & Cat Hospital

3.7 (20)
6841 Crenshaw Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90043, USA

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How to Save Money at Crenshaw Dog & Cat 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:

Top Pet Insurance Providers of 2024
Rating Provider Total Review
4.4 AKC 889
4.7 ASPCA 11,414
4.9 Embrace 14,242
4.9 Fetch 2,055
4.4 Figo 2,580
4.7 Hartville 164
4.9 Healthy Paws 7,477
4.9 Lemonade 783
3.2 ManyPets 2,156
4.6 MetLife 493
4.8 Nationwide 21,393
4.3 Pet Assure 12
4.7 PetPartners 110
4.5 Pets Best 7,196
4.3 Pumpkin 1,163
4.7 Spot 5,275
4.9 Trupanion 60,301
4.8 Prudent Pet 125

Or, you can simply get a fast quote from multiple providers and go from there.

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Getting 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

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Ana Zuniga

I love this place so much that I drive out of my way to take both of my dogs there. Its a simple, not fancy at all, but sweet, warm and caring people. I have been taking my dogs already few times and they have been always on time, communicative, responsible and caring. Thank you Dr. Woods I already sent 2 more clients your way. Your love for animals makes the difference to me.

posted: 02/02/2016

Tianhy Armstrong

This place is horrible. My father went in to get my dogs microchipped with a rabies shot so I can't take them out the country and they gave my dogs the wrong microchipped. Then when confronted about it they denied they ever knew it was for international travel. They are dishonest and crooks. Do not trust them. I had to pay twice as much for what was suppose to be a one time fee because I had to buy my own scanner. They didn't offer to refund me or cover the scanner. They just lied and only looked out for themselves.

posted: 04/20/2016

Cristiana Meilleur

I wish I could put zero stars , too bad I can't because that's really what this place is worth. I just read a customer's review who's dogs had died in their care and what was described totally sounds like something that would take place here, as your coming to pick up your dogs, they'll charge you out in full first then tell you that your dogs are dead. My experience here also gave me the impression that this establishment is only out to get whatever money they can extract from the pet owner and cares NOT for your pet! If your pet has a pimple they would probably suggest surgery to have it removed. I'm too upset to go into the details of my experience, I would end up writing a book. All I will say is that if you want your pet to leave the vet worse off than when your pet went in this is the place to go. Also if you want to hunt down test results with no follow through on the doctor's end this is the place for that too! I ended up having to go to my regular vet the next day because a potential emergency arose from the infection that I went to Crenshaw Dog & Cat Hospital to have addressed, that they left untreated. Of course when I went to my normal vet I got treatment immediately. DO NOT GO HERE IF YOU CARE ABOUT YOUR PET'S HEALTH, because they certainly don't!

posted: 12/15/2015

Mayra Lule Lopez

I just brought in my 8-month old puppy, and everyone was super nice specially the Vet assistant. They answered all my questions and help ease my mind. I will be taking my puppy back for an operation tomorrow. Hope it goes well. By the way they have great prices!

posted: 01/27/2013

Sandra Buncom

OMG Let me tell you about this place... Back in 2012 my baby was really sick, Let me say this I lived in Rialto, Ca I called around and left messages, and even spoke to a few vet places, but they wanted an arm and an leg, some even told me to put him down. My sister told me to call them so I did alike 3 am-4 am and left a message, at 9 am the receptionist called me back and told me to bring my baby in. I lived in Rialto at the time, yes I drove all the to LA. I get there and the receptionist must have known it was me when I walked in as if I had been there before which I haven't. She greeted me by name and my dog name before I even singed in. They examined my baby and was determine that he had Parvo. They told me the price and I couldn't afford it, they gave me an alternative to do at home treatments. My pockets said yes to that..... It's now 2015 and my baby is working my nerve with all his barking and thinking that he is suppose to sleep with me every night and stealing my house shoes... Brownie and I thank you.....

posted: 06/18/2015