Pollock Pines Veterinary Hospital
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How to Save on Veterinary Costs at Pollock Pines Veterinary 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.
Why Pet Insurance Information Appears on This Page
Looking for information about Pollock Pines Veterinary 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
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 | 12,226 |
| 4.9 | Embrace | 19,970 |
| 4.9 | Fetch | 5,900 |
| 4.1 | Figo | 2,868 |
| 4.4 | Hartville | 183 |
| 4.9 | Healthy Paws | 11,365 |
| 4.8 | Lemonade | 833 |
| 4.6 | ManyPets | 2,416 |
| 4.7 | MetLife | 11,195 |
| 4.8 | Nationwide | 25,683 |
| 3.9 | Pet Assure | 15 |
| 4.3 | PetPartners | 121 |
| 4.9 | Pets Best | 15,326 |
| 4.8 | Prudent Pet | 2,864 |
| 4.7 | Pumpkin | 3,533 |
| 4.6 | Spot | 11,560 |
| 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
102 reviews
Dr. Perkins and his staff are the most wonderful people and I feel so fortunate that i have them for my pet's needs. Dr. Perkins is the best vet I've ever gone to. He's thorough while also being very comforting about concerns I have about my pet. He's very good at reassuring you you and doesn't make a big deal out of things that don't need to be worried about. He's always given top notch care. My dog has had his teeth cleaned a few times here and he has also had two surgeries done that went beautifully with no issues. I will take my babies here for as long as I am able to.
May 18, 2023
We have a small 6 1/2 pound Chihuahua 11 years old. Our lives pretty much revolve around him, as I’ve told Dr. Perkins there’s not much we wouldn’t do for this dog. After an extensive blood panel we found out that he has pancreatitis on top of a heart murmur. We see a cardiologist in Sacramento every six months who has told us not to let him lose any more weight. Dr. Perkins put him on a low fat, veterinary gastrointestinal diet for life. The food really helped his pancreatitis and with a follow up blood test found his numbers to be back to normal per Dr. Perkins. Having to keep the weight on him, we have tried to find out which food he seems to like the most within the low fat, veterinary, gastrointestinal dog food choices. There aren’t a lot of flavors or brands for this type of food. I would order it on Chewy and each time I had to get authorization from Dr. Perkins office. It got to be very challenging. Sometimes 10 days would go by and we could not get verification for the dog food. Dr. Perkins put our dog on that diet, so I went in to talk to the receptionist at Pollock Pines vet and she checked with Dr. Perkins. He would only authorize the one brand with only two flavors, one of which our pet didn’t particularly care for, so he has started losing weight, which the cardiologist didn’t want to happen. However, Dr. Perkins didn’t seem to care about much other than me buying the dog food from him. I spoke with two other vets and they don’t understand where he’s coming from. Unfortunately, I will have to move on to a vet that will take into consideration all his medical issues as well as our concerns. I’m sure Dr. Perkins would be fine for normal office visits, but my major problem is that I really need somebody that will work with me and not be focused on selling his in-house dog food. BTW there are 11 brands and flavors. Dr Perkins only sales 2 and he only wants you to buy his brand. Kirt Bell
Aug 5, 2023
I have nothing but gratitude for Dr. Perkins and the wonderful staff! Shout out to Nicole who always goes above and beyond to help. Thanks again for being a essential part of our community.
Jul 19, 2023
A vet who actually cares about our pets and goes the extra mile to prove it. Great staff, too!
Sep 20, 2023
Dr. Perkins has been my vet for over 20 years. I live in Placerville now but I still drive up to Pollock Pines because I trust him so much.
May 6, 2023