Alisos Animal Hospital | Mission Viejo
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How to Save on Veterinary Costs at Alisos Animal Hospital | Mission Viejo
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.
Why Pet Insurance Information Appears on This Page
Looking for information about Alisos Animal Hospital | Mission Viejo? 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
Pet Insurance Review helps pet parents compare insurance providers using verified customer reviews and real-world experiences. Our tools make it easier to evaluate providers based on claims experience, service quality, and overall satisfaction.
We have collected more than 220,000 reviews from pet parents, creating one of the largest independent databases of pet insurance feedback available.
How rankings are determined
Unexpected veterinary expenses can happen at any clinic. The providers below are ranked using verified reviews submitted by real pet parents through Pet Insurance Review. Results reflect overall satisfaction, claims experience, and value based on real world feedback. Rankings are updated regularly as new reviews are submitted.
| Rating | Provider | Total Review |
|---|---|---|
| 4.8 | Adoro | 19 |
| 4.5 | AKC | 1,801 |
| 4.4 | ASPCA | 12,227 |
| 4.9 | Embrace | 19,970 |
| 4.9 | Fetch | 5,909 |
| 4.1 | Figo | 2,868 |
| 4.4 | Hartville | 183 |
| 4.9 | Healthy Paws | 11,371 |
| 4.8 | Lemonade | 833 |
| 4.6 | ManyPets | 2,416 |
| 4.7 | MetLife | 11,221 |
| 4.8 | Nationwide | 25,693 |
| 3.9 | Pet Assure | 15 |
| 4.3 | PetPartners | 121 |
| 4.9 | Pets Best | 15,328 |
| 4.8 | Prudent Pet | 2,865 |
| 4.7 | Pumpkin | 3,539 |
| 4.6 | Spot | 11,570 |
| 4.9 | Trupanion | 55,033 |
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
34 reviews
Dr Bahou and his team are so easy to work with. If you're looking for a high quality doctor steeped in knowledge and experience this is the place. Our dog was fostered and then adopted so it's been a lot of vet care but he's a 5/5.
Nov 8, 2022
TL; DR - Dr. Bahou and his wonderful staff ACTUALLY CARE about your pet. We had our young little warrior kitten, Agamemnon, burst one of his paw pads. It would heal and burst once a month. Took him in to get checked out. Dr. Bahou came in, picked him up, pet him a bit (I could tell he was examining him), set him down on the table and continued, scratched his neck behind his ears and kissed his forehead. I knew then, we were in the right place. Weeks of in and out visits led to an examination of his paw. Dr. Bahou had given him local antibiotics and steroids to help fight off a possible infection but it didn't work. X-rays revealed a growth, did a biopsy and found out it was a rare but slow growing blood cancer. When we talked about amputation my wife was very concerned. Dr. Bahou originally wanted to do a full amputation, when we talked it over about a above the elbow, he agreed that for balance, grooming and playing, an above the elbow might be better. I don't know if it was against his better judgement, but he made us feel like we were really part of the process. He wanted my little warrior to have as much of his old life as he could, or at least gave the perception that he did - which made my wife very happy. Still more weeks of in and out for check ups post op. We pick him up and find a little heart cut out of medical tape on his nubbin (picture). He's healing well, no irritation, infection, or bleeding. Agamemnon gets his stitches of soon, and he's already back to his old self! Albeit a little more off balance lol 29/10 you should go to Dr. Bahou.
Jun 29, 2020
We’ve been taking our senior dog here for years. The staff is amazing and the doctor is wonderful. Not pushy like other vets and always respects your decisions on how to treat your pets.
Feb 12, 2023
Our Labradoodle Benni ate toxic pot pourri one week ago. She became violently ill and in severe pain. Dr. Bahou took her right in and she spent 4 days in the hospital, over the weekend. Dr. Bahou came in Sat. and Sun. and updated us as to her progress. She received wonderful, skilled care and treatment and here, one week later she's home and eating and acting normal. Dr. Bahou is the best vet we've ever had and I wouldn't think of going anywhere else. Thank heavens for a vet who cares and is so good at treatment in all kinds of situations.
Feb 15, 2018
I called yesterday afternoon for an appointment for a 6 day old kitten I found abandoned and was given an appointment first thing this morning. The receptionist was amazing and asked relevant questions to help me determine whether the kitten needed to be taken right away to an emergency hospital or could wait until morning. Today, when I went, again all of the staff were great. The vet assistant who first came in to see my kitten was very knowledgeable about neonates and was able to give me some good suggestions. Dr. Bahou was also awesome and explained what needed to be done and took the time to thoroughly examine my little angel. I appreciate their professionalism and knowledge. Before being referred to this office, I tried several other locations and was told that their vets were not familiar with kittens this young or that they could not give me an appointment for a few days. Based on my first experience here, I would recommend this veterinary office. I will be coming back with my own pets in the future. Thank you to Dr. Bahou and to his staff.
Jul 22, 2021
Veterinarians in Mission Viejo, California
Alicia Pet Care Center
25800 Jeronimo Rd Ste. 100, Mission Viejo, CA 92691, USA(949) 768-1313
Alisos Animal Hospital | Mission Viejo
22902 Los Alisos Blvd, Mission Viejo, CA 92691, USA(949) 768-8308
Animal & Bird Clinic of Mission Viejo
24912 Chrisanta Dr, Mission Viejo, CA 92691, USA(949) 768-3651
Animal Medical Center of Mission Viejo
27230 La Paz Rd A, Mission Viejo, CA 92692, USA(949) 768-3300
Animal Urgent Care of South Orange County
28085 Hillcrest, Mission Viejo, CA 92692, USA(949) 364-6228
BrightCare Veterinary Group - Animal Neurology & Imaging
26012 Marguerite Pkwy Suite O, Mission Viejo, CA 92692, USA(949) 716-9270
Jeronimo Pet Clinic
25571 Jeronimo Rd, Mission Viejo, CA 92691, USA(949) 830-7387
Marguerite Animal Hospital
25106 Marguerite Pkwy STE A, Mission Viejo, CA 92692, USA(949) 245-6098