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Cat Doctors

4.7 (56)

1333 De La Vina St # G, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, USA

Best Pet Insurance in Santa Barbara, California 2024

Hours:

Monday: 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM

Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM

Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM

Thursday: 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM

Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM

Saturday: Closed

Sunday: Closed

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How to Save Money at Cat Doctors

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	11,392
4.9	Embrace	14,179
4.9	Fetch	1,995
4.4	Figo	2,561
4.7	Hartville	164
4.9	Healthy Paws	7,475
4.9	Lemonade	781
3.2	ManyPets	2,145
4.6	MetLife	487
4.8	Nationwide	21,391
4.3	Pet Assure	12
4.7	PetPartners	110
4.5	Pets Best	7,194
4.3	Pumpkin	1,131
4.7	Spot	5,194
4.9	Trupanion	60,280
4.8	Prudent Pet	124

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

Katie Stowell

I've been researching where to take my 4 year old rescue kitty, Midge, for a little while now. I'm so glad I found Cat Doctors. The entire process was easy from start to finish. Midge and I immediately felt comfortable and welcome the minute we walked through the door. Dr. Gina and her staff were amazing and you can really tell how much they genuinely love cats. I got all my questions answered and Dr. Gina even gave us some samples and recommendations for best practices. If you're in the Santa Barbara area, I highly recommend Cat Doctors - they put of our all anxieties at ease and our vet shopping is over. Thank you Dr. Gina & Co!

posted: 08/31/2022

Clarissa Koenig

My cats and I love the Cat Doctors. Compassionate, experienced and caring. Dr. Gina and her team make sure my cats are very well taken care of every visit. Dr Gina even took time out of her busy schedule to write me a beautiful condolence note when one of my cats passed away. What a caring gesture. Dr Gina and her team truly care for every feline and their pet parents and I appreciate them so much.

posted: 08/29/2021

Jennifer Samaritan

I cannot say enough good things about Cat Doctors. Our 2 cats have been seeing Dr. Gina for almost 3 years now after moving to SB. She is extraordinarily knowledgeable, kind, and patient (I ask a lot of questions and can be a worrier). Even as a lifelong pet owner, I have learned SO much new and helpful information from both Dr. Gina and the incredibly kind staff. I highly recommend the Cat Doctors crew for all your kitty needs!

posted: 02/04/2022

Justin Lamb

I've had many great experiences with this group of veterinary angels. Recently my cat developed a Urinary Tract Infection, and the staff here was really helpful on the phone and able to fit my cat into their busy schedule. The team performed some tests on my cat friend and then administered an antibiotic, which really helped. Unfortunately the UTI reappeared, but the team was very prompt in prescribing my cat some oral antibiotics, and she is already feeling better. Thank goodness for modern veterinary medicine, as well as for this compassionate and skillful crew for their hard work!

posted: 03/28/2022

Kim Miller

Dr Gina and her staff are outstanding! They improved my cat's life enormously in her later years. They look for all options of treatment and know the nuances of delicate decisions we need to make to care for our beloved pets. They not only provide healing to the animals, they also know how to nurture the human connected with the pet. My cad died of old age and disease, and Cat Doctors sent me a very kind, personally hand-written note and said they'd had a tree planted in Klamath National Forest in my cat's honor. I think that is SO Sweet!

posted: 03/13/2020

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