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Companion Animal Hospital & Boarding Center

4.7 (401)

25 Carson Dr NE, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548, USA

Best Pet Insurance in Fort Walton Beach, Florida 2024

Hours:

Monday: 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM

Tuesday: 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM

Wednesday: 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM

Thursday: 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM

Friday: 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM

Saturday: Closed

Sunday: Closed

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How to Save Money at Companion Animal Hospital & Boarding 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

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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?

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Are there any breed-specific health concerns I should be aware of?

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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

Stephanie Caywood

Companion has been there for us to care for 4 different dogs. They have treated us like family from puppy exams and shots to boarding while we went on vacation to new diagnoses of diabetes requiring insulin and cancer to helping to end our beloved pets’ suffering. We and our pets have always received kindness and respect from the staff and the Veterinarians and we are grateful. We have recently moved out of the area and I miss our wonderful experience with Companion! I would highly recommend this office to care for your pets.

posted: 06/06/2023

Robin Morgan

My first time using Companion as I was in urgent need to board my dog as I was going into the hospital. My dog has separation anxiety and hasn't been around other dogs or many people. Their service was very friendly and efficient and made me feel comfortable by calling me and sending photos during his 7 day stay. I really was amazed at how well my dog adapted. Also he received a bath, including the extras and smelled so good when I picked him up! I would definitely use them again!

posted: 10/06/2023

Lisa LeClere

I love this vet! They are so kind and considerate and really understand that our pets are our family. Everything is explained well and they even followed up the day after my pup's surgery to see how she was doing. I love that!! The facility is always nice and clean which I really appreciate.

posted: 09/20/2023

Wendy Jones Hager

Love Companion. They took such great care of our Izzy girl and helped us to say goodbye in the best way possible. Went above and beyond

posted: 10/20/2023

Mike Carawan

My wife and I were down here in Florida on vacation with our daughter and son-in-law. Our large party poodle was already in kidney failure. He got much worse and he got to the point where he could not stand on his own. Companion animal hospital was extraordinarily awesome. They took care of the euthanism with all the skill and professionalism of a heart surgeon. Technician Harley was so compassionate and understanding. The same goes for the vet doctor but I did not get her name. They were able to fit us in when they did not have to. A five-star review does not do this veterinarian center justice. This was a 10 star performance. We will be forever in debt to this center!!!

posted: 06/01/2023

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