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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 Cat Doctors? 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 | 12,228 |
| 4.9 | Embrace | 19,973 |
| 4.9 | Fetch | 5,918 |
| 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 | 11,234 |
| 4.8 | Nationwide | 25,705 |
| 3.9 | Pet Assure | 15 |
| 4.3 | PetPartners | 121 |
| 4.9 | Pets Best | 15,347 |
| 4.8 | Prudent Pet | 2,867 |
| 4.7 | Pumpkin | 3,545 |
| 4.6 | Spot | 11,586 |
| 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
56 reviews
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!
Aug 31, 2022
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.
Aug 29, 2021
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!
Feb 4, 2022
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!
Mar 28, 2022
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!
Mar 13, 2020
Veterinarians in Santa Barbara, California
Adobe Pet Hospital
3230 State St # A, Santa Barbara, CA 93105, USA(805) 682-2555
Advanced Veterinary Specialists
414 E Carrillo St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, USA(805) 729-4460
Artemis Animal Clinic
3433 State St, Santa Barbara, CA 93105, USA(805) 569-5997
Cat and Bird Clinic
101 W Mission St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, USA(805) 569-2287
Cat Doctors
1333 De La Vina St # G, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, USA(805) 899-2944
Coast to Coast Cardiology
414 E Carrillo St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, USAFoothill Pet Hospital
675 Cieneguitas Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93110, USA(805) 967-0119
Greek Jean DVM
3022 State St, Santa Barbara, CA 93105, USA(805) 687-3376