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Polk Equine

4.9 (140)

6 W Park Ave #3844, Lake Wales, FL 33859, USA

Best Pet Insurance in Lake Wales, Florida 2024

Hours:

Monday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Thursday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Saturday: Closed

Sunday: Closed

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How to Save Money at Polk Equine

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

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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

Tracy Clark

During Covid, our regular Veterinarian decided they would only do office visits. 1 of our horses went down and would not get up. I called Polk Equine. Doc came out, after hours, and did a quick assessment. She gave us the options and explained each one. She was very professional and accommodating. Doc is very knowledgeable and does a great job of explaining things so anyone could understand it.

posted: 04/14/2022

R M

Dr Hennessy is excellent vet. She knows exactly what she's doing and is able to communicate her knowledge to owners to better help horses. Her prices are excellent and you can tell she takes great pride in her work. I called her for an appointment and she called me back that night despite having already closed. She's taken great care of my own horses, as well as the horses at the barn I work at.

posted: 08/17/2020

Amanda Salcido

Katie and Cori are absolutely amazing. I have worked with them for many years from when I arrived to Florida in 2012 through the birth of my foal, who is now 6 years old, and continue to use Polk Equine as my exclusive horse vet. I have never gone elsewhere. Katie is extremely knowledgeable and both she and Cori are wonderful with my horses. On several occasions I have reached out to Katie and she has assisted me without even having to make a farm call. Prices are fair and care is beyond excellent. If they treated dogs and cats, I would have no other vet. This is as close to having your best friend taking care of your horses without your best friend taking care of your horses as you can get!

posted: 01/23/2020

Daniel's Fresh Farm

polk equine is the best vet she is good with cricket i will reccmend her to anyone

posted: 08/25/2023

Jerica Mushrush

It’s pretty sad when you call a vet that should know information about donkeys and they tell you that you’re crazy because you tell them that you know they donkeys can be pregnant for 10 to 14 1/2 months and they want to tell you they pretty much don’t know what you’re talking about I do not recommend this vet office. !!! And ur just calling to ask a question about your pregnant donkey… People should do research before they become a vet practice because donkeys can carry babies for 10 too 14 1/2 months do research. You should be able to answer any questions about them if u do work with donkeys or any large animals!!!!

posted: 07/25/2022

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