Big Paws Animal Hospital
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How to Save on Veterinary Costs at Big Paws Animal Hospital
Preventive care
Routine wellness exams can help identify health issues early, often before they become more serious or expensive to treat. Regular checkups are one of the most effective ways to manage long term veterinary costs.
Compare prescription pricing
Some pet medications prescribed at veterinary clinics may also be available through local or online pharmacies. It can be helpful to compare pricing when appropriate to reduce ongoing medication costs.
Consider pet insurance
Pet insurance may help cover a portion of eligible veterinary expenses depending on the plan, including accidents, illnesses, and in some cases preventive care. Coverage details, reimbursement levels, and deductibles vary by provider.
Why Pet Insurance Information Appears on This Page
Looking for information about Big Paws Animal Hospital? This page also includes pet insurance resources to help pet parents understand how to prepare for unexpected veterinary expenses.
Veterinary care costs can vary widely depending on the type of visit, treatment, or emergency. Many pet parents explore pet insurance before they need it so they are better prepared when unexpected situations arise.
How to Choose a Pet Insurance Provider
Pet Insurance Review helps pet parents compare insurance providers using verified customer reviews and real-world experiences. Our tools make it easier to evaluate providers based on claims experience, service quality, and overall satisfaction.
We have collected more than 220,000 reviews from pet parents, creating one of the largest independent databases of pet insurance feedback available.
How rankings are determined
Unexpected veterinary expenses can happen at any clinic. The providers below are ranked using verified reviews submitted by real pet parents through Pet Insurance Review. Results reflect overall satisfaction, claims experience, and value based on real world feedback. Rankings are updated regularly as new reviews are submitted.
| Rating | Provider | Total Review |
|---|---|---|
| 4.8 | Adoro | 19 |
| 4.5 | AKC | 1,801 |
| 4.4 | ASPCA | 12,227 |
| 4.9 | Embrace | 19,970 |
| 4.9 | Fetch | 5,909 |
| 4.1 | Figo | 2,868 |
| 4.4 | Hartville | 183 |
| 4.9 | Healthy Paws | 11,371 |
| 4.8 | Lemonade | 833 |
| 4.6 | ManyPets | 2,416 |
| 4.7 | MetLife | 11,221 |
| 4.8 | Nationwide | 25,693 |
| 3.9 | Pet Assure | 15 |
| 4.3 | PetPartners | 121 |
| 4.9 | Pets Best | 15,328 |
| 4.8 | Prudent Pet | 2,865 |
| 4.7 | Pumpkin | 3,539 |
| 4.6 | Spot | 11,570 |
| 4.9 | Trupanion | 55,033 |
Compare Pet Insurance Plans
You can compare coverage options from multiple providers to find a plan that fits your budget and your pet’s healthcare needs.
Getting to Know Your Veterinarian
Choosing a veterinarian is an important decision for pet parents. A strong vet relationship is built on trust, communication, and understanding your pet’s individual needs.
Experience
Ask whether the clinic has experience treating your specific type of pet, since care can vary between dogs, cats, and pocket pets.
Emergency Care Procedures
It’s helpful to understand how the clinic handles after-hours emergencies, including whether they provide emergency services or refer to nearby emergency hospitals.
Communication Preferences
Ask how the clinic communicates with pet parents, including updates, test results, and follow up questions.
Breed Specific Health Considerations
Some breeds may be more prone to certain health conditions. Early awareness can help with prevention and early treatment.
Facility Tour
If available, touring the clinic can help you and your pet feel more comfortable before the first visit.
Final Note
Pet care decisions often involve both medical and financial considerations. Having access to trusted veterinary information alongside pet insurance comparisons can help pet parents feel more confident when planning for their pet’s health and wellbeing.
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Reviews from Google
78 reviews
This office will MILK you if you have a sick dog! We we’re already put in a very sticky situation by another negligent person that caused a gash on my dog’s leg and unfortunately my dog was a patient at this office. They don’t care about your animal nor do they care about their well being. They just want your money and will charge you absurd amount for ridiculous things. Save your time and money and go somewhere else…
Aug 22, 2023
Dr. Siems and her staff are extremely caring and professional. They have taken care of my parents dog Kabibi for several years while she had serious health issues. They really saved her life in January 2022 by getting her in during an emergency when we were not current patients and making the right diagnosis and treatment for her stomach. She could have easily died. When Kabibi passed yesterday after battling her system shutting down, they sent flowers to my parent's which brought them to tears. Thank you for everything~ ♡♡♡
Aug 21, 2023
I brought my two dogs in for a visit and the staff was extremely professional, kind, and caring! I have a more difficult dog and the technicians were extremely understanding and took amazing care of her! Will be recommending Big Paws and Dr. Siems to everyone!
Jul 19, 2023
They got me an appt. the same day and were very professional. My dog is an English Mastiff and a 185 lb Gentle Giant. They were very gentle with her and didn't try to treat her the same as a little dog. In under an hour and a half, she was seen, diagnosed, and prescribed medicine that they had for me there, labs taken, and a thorough consultation was given. In addition, both the vet and tech answered my questions and clearly knew what they were doing. I felt very relieved that Gabby was in good hands. One caveat: it wasnt cheap. But then what is anymore?
May 9, 2023
Very disapointed with the customer service and price gouging. You would think at the very high prices they charge there would better customer service. The last visit was the final straw. My wife wait almost 30 minutes to get checked in. She left our dog there for about two hours to run and erund while they did the procedure. We were charged $410 for and ecohcardiograh. We were also charged a fee for "Hoispitialization" and "inpatient nursing", for my dog to sit in a cage for less than 2 hours. We we told anytime you drop your dog off they charge this. This was in preperations for a dental cleaning they were going to charge over $1000. After checking around at other clinics this is about double the going rate. Our other dog has to be seen by a specialist and getting records sent to the other Vet is slow and usually requires several calls to get it done. It just seems that they are more concerned about racking up a big bill, than taking care of our pets and making it convenient for us to do business with them. The petty fees from last vist has caused us to take our business to new Vet who hopefully povides better customer service and definitely much more reasonable rates.
Jul 17, 2023
Veterinarians in Lakewood Ranch, Florida
All Pets Animal Hospital at Lakewood Ranch: Erin Siems DVM
7341 University Pkwy, Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202, USA(941) 751-0101
Big Paws Animal Hospital
7341 University Pkwy, Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202, USA(941) 355-0707
GoodVets Lakewood Ranch
6562 University Pkwy Suite 100, Lakewood Ranch, FL 34240, USA(813) 723-1188
Jay & the 7 Vets Inc
7146 Boca Grove Pl, Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202, USA(941) 725-1109
VMC Animal Blood Bank
15205 Garnet Tr, Lakewood Ranch, FL 34211, USA(941) 739-1800