Pet Dermatology of South Florida

4.7 (61)
10521 N Kendall Dr #101, Miami, FL 33176, USA

Hours:

Monday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM

Tuesday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM

Wednesday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM

Thursday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM

Friday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM

Saturday: Closed

Sunday: Closed

How to Save Money at Pet Dermatology of South Florida

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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Bill Beardslee

What a great operation. Dr. James nailed the analysis of my dog's allergies on the first visit. She follows up each visit with an email outlining medication and food requirements. The staff is very friendly, attentive and knowledgable.

posted: 09/07/2023

Ter H

My dog started to have allergy symptoms when she turned six months. We went to regular Vet got shampoo and anti histamines. Her symptoms got worsened. She end up started to loosing her hair. Likely we found Dr. James who specializes allergy. We immediately started food elimination ( I would not lie. It was so hard to figure out what she is allergic to). But once we figured out what she can and cannot to eat. It was night and day. She started to get better each day. After her allergy has under control. I asked to do have her allergy test to get to know what she really allergic to. Then started immunotherapy. She is a normal dog now. I know what she can or can’t have. No more itching and scratching. Dr James even told me. We only needed to continue our immunotherapy one more dose. I am thankful to the Dr. and stuffs who took good care of us. I highly recommended to take your fur babies if you want to save the, from the miserable allergies.

posted: 10/10/2023

Fernanda Ringleb

Timber has severe skin allergies since he was a puppy and we tried all the vets around Miami. After we visited the clinic he is finally getting better and better. Dr. James is kind and explains everything step by step. Staff is great as well and Emily is a sweetheart. We love it.

posted: 04/30/2022

Natasha Reeder

Dr. James and staff are friendly and provide excellent vet care. She prescribed prescription Flea medicine and food that helped my 2 cats with multiple skin problems suffering 4 years. My regular vet did not help.

posted: 05/22/2023

Maydah Paneca

Salchicha loved Dr. James, his nurse Jade, and all of Pet Derm staff today. Everyone is extremely friendly and knowledgable. Thank you for taking such great care of my baby!

posted: 01/05/2023