Blue Skies Equine Services Inc

4.9 (101)
21114 Hunter Hill Dr, Dade City, FL 33523, USA

Hours:

Monday: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Thursday: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Friday: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Saturday: Closed

Sunday: Closed

How to Save Money at Blue Skies Equine Services Inc

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

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kari moore

We love blue skies equine! Dr. Lindsey is amazing!! Very caring and knowledgeable. She always answers any questions or concerns. We took in a very rough shape gelding horse, and she is walking our family through to bringing this guy back to health. Thank you so much!! Mr. Ike thanks you the most!!

posted: 10/09/2023

Kelly Ricard

I called and same day Shelly was able to come out to my place to see the horse i purchased. She spent a good amount of time with me and gave me some valuable information on how to care for my new horse!(1st time horse owner) I appreciate how well she explained everything. I will certainly stay with this company for all my future vet needs!

posted: 03/24/2023

Beth Thomas

Vet Dr. Lindsey was amazing with my horses very deep wound. He had been lacerated and required 40 stitches 25 of which were in and 15 out. She was communicative and texted with me on a daily basis to ensure his progress was appropriate and what she expected. I cannot recommend this Vet Clinic and their veterinarians more.

posted: 08/22/2023

Katherine Warren

I recently had to put my sweet 23 year old horse down. He was my first horse and was so special to me. Being my first horse I did not know what to expect. I was also overwhelmed with having to make this decision and being on a major time crunch. My horse was completely blind, that mixed with old age his quality of life wasn't that great any longer. He spooked a lot easier, continuously hurt himself and would go a little crazy with loud noises. Given that, I promised my big boy he would never have to endure a scared night of fireworks ever again. The time between the last time he hurt himself when we made the decision to put him down and 4th of July was very close to each other. I called Dr. Steve up and explained everything to him. He completely understood and was willing to help me out on a Sunday when I was both ready and could could have a tractor etc. Days prior he took the time to call me so I could ask questions as I had never been through this before. He was very compassionate and caring through out the entire process, he made sure prior that I was going to be ok as he knew I was hesitant on being there when my horse passed. He made sure to explain everything to me as he did it, and offered many condolence's. His pricing was also very reasonable, even for a Sunday call. I can't thank Steve enough for helping me through this process, being understanding, and helping me peacefully send my boy over the rainbow bridge. I'm not sure I can ever go through owning a horse again, but If i do.... Blue Skies Equine will be my first choice for Vet Services!! Thanks again Steve!

posted: 07/08/2023

John Bronson

Mere words can never convey how grateful we are for Dr Steve Miller and Blue Skies Equine Services. As every equestrian fears, yesterday morning we woke up to my 3 year old filly Sassy in extreme distress. Colic. It was bad and although we were thankful we apparently caught it early, the signs and symptoms were not good. Sassy was in bad shape. We administered a proper dose of Banamine prior to Dr Miller's arrival. Unfortunately, we did not get the 'usual' quick reaction and response to the medication from Sassy. She was in a real dangerous condition. Dr Miller arrived on scene in record time. We know he values our horses, and us. He is a true dedicated caregiver. We so appreciate that. Life saving procedures began immediately as the good doctor worked diligently to save our beloved and beautiful girl. Injections, IV's, gastric lavage and more were employed as Dr Miller simultaneously diagnosed and treated Sassy. Everything that possibly could or would help was delivered and applied. Sassy began showing some positive signs, slowly. She was standing peacefully, with sedation, allowing me to comfort and reassure her as the IV fluids flowed. As the sedation wore off she starting lifting her head higher and higher. Her mouth was no longer contorted. She was watching me, and I her, with a growing gleam in our eyes. As Dr Steve climbed aboard his mobile office to depart, we all knew that Sassy was no where near being out of the woods. She had a lot of odds going against her, based on the vet's findings. But, with a firm handshake I felt comfort in knowing this man had done EVERYTHING he could to enable Sassy to run wild once again. As the hours wore on, I remained at Sassy's side, on watch. Words of encouragement go a long way for humans and animals. I was remaining absolutely positive, in my mind and my words. My vigil checklist was looking for movement. Sassy moving about and certainly bowel. I needed to see her start grazing in the round pen. And drink water. One by one I was elated to witness these critical steps coming to fruition! And after each vital victory her demeanor and vitality was returning. Today, one day after this horrible and potentially fatal event, I can happily announce Sassy has returned! This morning she was running in the pasture, kicking out and leaping for joy! Dr Steve Miller! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!

posted: 06/13/2019