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Central Animal Hospital

4.8 (138)

203 D St, Petaluma, CA 94952, USA

Best Pet Insurance in Petaluma, California 2024

Hours:

Monday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Thursday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Friday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Saturday: Closed

Sunday: Closed

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How to Save Money at Central 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:

Top Pet Insurance Providers of 2024
Rating	Provider	Total Review
4.4	AKC	889
4.7	ASPCA	11,411
4.9	Embrace	14,234
4.9	Fetch	2,051
4.4	Figo	2,579
4.7	Hartville	164
4.9	Healthy Paws	7,477
4.9	Lemonade	783
3.2	ManyPets	2,153
4.6	MetLife	493
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4.3	Pet Assure	12
4.7	PetPartners	110
4.5	Pets Best	7,196
4.3	Pumpkin	1,163
4.7	Spot	5,260
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4.8	Prudent Pet	125

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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

Sherry Heiden

My dog has been a patient for ten years they have always been very happy to take thousands of dollars in services over the years but the other day my dog was very ill would not eat, vomiting and they said too busy to see him till Monday. I said my dog will be dead by then. They said to take him somewhere else. Well we did go to emergency care and the result we had to put him down. I would think twice before going to this vet or continuing to go. Shame on me this was not the first time we had big problems with them but continued going. I have had time to think on this so its not just my recent anger its just wrong to place money over your beloved pet. He was going to pass anyway for them not to care and take a moment to help is not forgivable. Greg, Sherry and Romeo.

posted: 07/22/2023

Holly Baumgarten

I find Doctor Helms to be a compassionate and empathetic veterinarian, who is full of valuable information for pet owners.

posted: 06/29/2023

Marcy Cooper

Wonderful care-from the front desk to the back. Central vet saved my dogs life and keeps all of my dogs healthy!!

posted: 05/11/2023

Frank Leder

I have been bringing my Cat here now for 2 1/2 year's. They are extremely professional, answer any questions either in person or by e-mail. Dr. helms is excellent and never in a hurry and makes sure that everything is covered. Follow ups are prompt and informative and never any issues with getting my cats medication wherever I choose to purchase it. Great job Staff!

posted: 02/02/2023

Janine Oswalt

We have used them for years and through the good visits and the bad (having to put our German Shepard down) they have always been so kind and caring and helpful. Even those last minute “urgent” visits they always try so hard to squeeze us In whenever possible.

posted: 03/23/2023

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