Eastside Animal Hospital

4.5 (328)

5142 Palm Beach Blvd, Fort Myers, FL 33905, USA

Best Pet Insurance in Fort Myers, Florida 2024

Hours:

Monday: 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM

Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM

Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM

Thursday: Closed

Friday: 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM

Saturday: Closed

Sunday: Closed

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How to Save Money at Eastside Animal Hospital

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

Diane Marie

Been taking all my animals to Dr. Bowers Eastside Animal Hospital since early 90's. The Dr. and his staff are exceptional people. They're very acknowledable, caring, and just all over wonderful people inside & out. They treat every animal that goes there like it is their own. Highly recommend them. Clean environment, reasonable prices, and great hours. Five stars is not enough to rate this facility. Giving them 10 out of 10.. Thanks for all you guys do for my pets.. ♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡

posted: 09/22/2023

Belinda Odom

The employees at this Vet are the best I have dealt with, they always get us in no matter what. And having 10 stray cats, all from the same lineage, there has been MANY vet appts. most emergencies. Brought one of my girls in who had a baseball size lump on hip, woke up next day, and it looked like her whole side exploded and took her in, she ended up having to have surgery, have skin removed, wound cleaned out, and she was stapled up and came home within a few hours. I have been to so many vets in Lee County, from my 14 1/2 yr old Maltese, has been gone for 2 yrs now, another dog in the house, gone a year, and going thru 28 kittens all in the same lineage during COVID, was insane, we have spent thousands over the last 5 years to vet, feed, treat, and love these 10 cats (oh, and big baby Daddy, the real feral stray who now likes me, and needs his balls cut off). We didn't ask for this, but we have done the best we can. This Vet and staff have been so kind to us. I am Thankful that I found them.

posted: 07/31/2023