Silver Sands Veterinary Center
3.8 (86) 17 Seemans Ln, Milford, CT 06460, USAHours:
Monday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Sunday: Closed
How to Save Money at Silver Sands Veterinary Center
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:
| Rating | Provider | Total Review |
|---|---|---|
| 4.4 | AKC | 894 |
| 4.5 | ASPCA | 12,057 |
| 4.9 | Embrace | 20,305 |
| 4.9 | Fetch | 27,409 |
| 4.1 | Figo | 2,786 |
| 4.5 | Hartville | 177 |
| 4.9 | Healthy Paws | 10,736 |
| 4.8 | Lemonade | 815 |
| 4.6 | ManyPets | 2,428 |
| 4.6 | MetLife | 5,637 |
| 4.8 | Nationwide | 21,417 |
| 3.9 | Pet Assure | 15 |
| 4.4 | PetPartners | 117 |
| 4.3 | Pets Best | 14,113 |
| 4.7 | Pumpkin | 2,549 |
| 4.6 | Spot | 9,855 |
| 4.8 | Trupanion | 62,914 |
| 4.8 | Prudent Pet | 2,445 |
Or, you can simply get a fast quote from multiple providers and go from there.
Thinking of insuring your pet?
Get Quotes & CompareGetting 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
Dr DeForge has been wonderful along with all of his staff in helping Penny recover from a cruciate tear. When our vet retired right after her surgery Dr. DeForge stepped right in and helped keep her on track. Unfortunately she has now torn the cruciate on the other leg and is scheduled for surgery soon. We have every confidence that everything will go smoothly and hopefully by summer she will be back up and running.
posted: 12/07/2023
I have been bringing my pets to Dr. DeForge for years now. He and the staff at Silver Sands Veterinary have been consistently helpful and compassionate when caring for my fur babies. My dog was born with a spinal deformity, limiting her range of motion. Thanks to pain management and physical therapy done here she is moving around much better than she used to. She loves her visits with the Dr. and especially with Crystal, one of the very caring staff members who gives her lots of love (and cookies!) Overall, the staff has been wonderful. I highly recommend.
posted: 07/07/2021
DO NOT GO TO DR DEFORGE.. he stated he knew how to do dentistry on my dear Holly. He is not board certified to do an excellent job in helping her with her oral disease.. she was getting worse after surgery so I figured it was time she was just aging 17yrs young, called hospice nurse, hubby said please one more time… we found board certified dentist in Salem Ct.. he looked at Holly and stated he can help her… the day of surgery he called frantic and said he had to fix the damage from a prior Vet.. ((Dr DEFORGE… )) Dr Peters was shocked at what he saw from prior surgery. Till this day Dr DEFORGE refuses to call me or Dr Peters back, SHAME ON YOU!!!!!!! all I want is pre op and post op of his surgery. He just refuses to return calls on my baby…🐾🐶
posted: 09/13/2023
Everyone at Silver Sands is great. When I needed a vet to look at my dog who was in pain, they were able to take him right away. My other vet (who I was with for many many years), would not be able to see my dog for 2 weeks even though my dog was shaking in pain and it was an urgent matter. The folks at Silver Sands are very kind and care about the animals. Dr. DeForge is wonderful at answering my questions, no matter how silly they may be. I know my dogs are in good hands.
posted: 10/21/2020
Dr. DeForge is caring and compassionate and he takes the time to educate you in the care of your pet. The staff is also very caring and they take all precautions necessary to help prevent the spread of Covid
posted: 10/27/2020
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