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Animas Animals

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560 Sundance Cir, Durango, CO 81303, USA

Best Pet Insurance in Durango, Colorado 2024

Hours:

Monday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Thursday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Saturday: Closed

Sunday: Closed

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How to Save Money at Animas Animals

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:

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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

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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

Kayla Childers

You will not find a more caring and knowledgeable vet in this town than Dr. Heather. She treated my dog for a shoulder issue that was causing lameness and severe muscle loss. Every suggestion that was made brought my dog closer to normal. I cannot thank you enough, Dr. Heather!! It’s so wonderful to see Zoe running around and playing again 💜

posted: 08/18/2023

Knit nut

Dr. Heather has treated three of my golden retrievers over the years. She is compassionate, smart and very caring. All my dogs love her! I had a golden retriever with cancer a few years ago and I know she was able to extend his life for almost 2 years by the treatments that she gave him and that meant so much to us to have him around that much longer! She explores the root cause of conditions not just treating the symptoms which is important we appreciate her so much I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend her for any of her treatments. Thank you Heather for keeping my dogs happy and healthy!

posted: 12/21/2022

Rebecca Rowe

Dr. Heather is truly a profession who cares for not only the pet, but the owner as well. She is so knowledgeable, gentle, and compassionate. She is truly an advocate for you and your animal. She has worked with my schedule when she didn’t have to. I cannot say enough positive things about my experience with her. Thank you Dr. Heather!! Customer for life!!!

posted: 05/18/2023

Erica Max

Dr Heather is the best! I breed and show my dogs. They are a rare breed and I work hard to keep my older boy in great shape. I could not do it without Dr Heather. Recently he was very sore and he needed to breed a girl who was here from Phoenix. Dr Heather made time for us to come and after her acupuncture and laser he was once again acting like a youngster. 9 puppies born! Also when we had a 7 year old boy that had cancer, she kept him comfortable and was a huge help. Animas Animal is the best!!

posted: 11/18/2022