Crossroads Animal Emergency - Norwalk
2.7 (306) 11057 Rosecrans Ave, Norwalk, CA 90650, USAHours:
Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Open 24 hours
Sunday: Open 24 hours
How to Save Money at Crossroads Animal Emergency - Norwalk
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 | 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.
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
We took or precious dog in and decided to leave her overnight for 12 hour O2 treatment. Our baby was hanging on strong. We dropped her off at 6 pm p/u at 6:20 am upon picking her up she appeared worse than when dropping her off, she was gray gasping for air. I do not believe they gave her oxygen as needed during those 12 hours my defenseless baby was in their hands. It appears these soulless spineless money hungry thieves did zero to help my precious dog. I took her to a different hospital immediately, where within less than 3 hours she passed away. 48 hours is what the evil Vet insisted I pay for. They are spiteful, and didn’t treat my baby properly. They charged me $1,500 just to examine her. After I was charged $2,365. A total of $3,865 and for what? To push the love of my life into grave condition! My instinct told me to avoid this facility, I wish I had taken her to hospital #2 instead, but Norwalk was closer and I just needed my baby to get ER care. The Vet insisted I euthanize her or pay triple the amount for a 48 hour stay, he repeated these only 2 options multiple times, even followed me to the front desk while in tears, and said “don’t be surprised tomorrow if the other Vet also tells you to euthanize her” “48 hours is better” that’s their spiel. What’s your plan the Vet Dr Constantine kept asking. My plan? My baby suffered during that overnight stay I wish I had taken her against medical advice (AMA) right there and then. But I really wanted to trust them. My faith was that her condition would improve in their hands, enough to f/u with our Vet for after care. However when I saw my baby it was clear they had done nothing to save her. We didn’t even get the opportunity to say goodbye we lost her not to a sudden medical emergency but to evil sales people seeking profit only. Why didn’t I listen to my heart initially and take her elsewhere I’ll live with that guilt forever now. These Aholes prey on the most vulnerable and do not prioritize the health of any living animal . We are grieving the loss of a child not just a dog. No empathy, no ER care, stay away! The negative reviews are all accurate, my experience has changed my life forever they robbed me of every cent I had, and handed me my dog back lifeless, they took her from us! The staff, the Vets they are all disconnected from what matters. Bottom line handing over the love of my life to me in worse shape is inhumane & unethical. Don’t take your pets to Crossroads Norwalk. And if you do I truly hope no one experiences what I did with my pug.
posted: 04/03/2024
If I could give this place, zero stars I would. They were so quick to grab my money when it came to my husky needing a stitch up of a wound. But when it came to asking them to look at the wound to make sure it was healing properly they refused to do so unless I would pay $150 for another follow up absolutely ridiculous. when I asked them would you tell me if something is wrong or if my dog has an infection when you are removing the stitches they said no we will not tell you unless you pay an additional $150 for another exam what veterinarian would not update you that your pet has an infection upon stitches removal for a procedure they did. do not come here. It is a waste of time and they are absolutely disgusting in there moral as a vet.
posted: 04/11/2024
Avoid coming here they take advantage of you 1000 as soon has I got there and no xray had been taken yet Avoid at all costs people! And they threatened you that they will call animals services for wellness check if you take your pets! Clearly they wanted another 1000 or 2!
posted: 03/17/2024
Caring staff that was crazy busy when I brought my beautiful fur baby in to be set free from his pain. He went from my arms to the techs arms who quickly whisked him back to be sedated so we could have time to say goodbye. Even while taking care of business and payment, the lady behind the desk was comforting and kind. I wish I remembered the Doctor’s name who was reassuring and gentle with our precious baby. A horrible, painful experience quickly turned to one of comfort and peace because of the caring staff. THANK YOU! *Side note: reasonably priced. He is sedated and comfortable in the photo below.
posted: 01/25/2024
Let me tell you something about this animal hospital. They rip you off!!! My frenchie came in and had trouble breathing. They told me I have to give a 1500 deposit before going in. Then, the vet only gave us three options: we put our dog down, spend 9000 for them to monitor him, or spend 24000 to put him on oxygen for 48 hours. They told us he was healthy but since a lot of frenchies have that problem we should put him down. We ended up paying 2563 for nothing. We brought him home and we feel like we take better care of him here than at the hospital. He has calmed down and is resting as we speak.
posted: 03/11/2024