Martha Hammond's Animal Care

3.9 (9)

1139 Orange Ave, North Fort Myers, FL 33903, USA

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How to Save Money at Martha Hammond's Animal Care

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.

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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

Bonni Eckman

Martha and Larry are our neighbors. I am OK posting this because their actions are so agregious. Our husky broke away from our care and walked half-way up their drive way when Mr. Larry Hammond "shoo'd" our very friendly & elderly husky away by kicking her! I would be highly concerned and caution you against leaving any of my babies (family members) in their care after seeing their "heart" for animals. Our Husky (Sasha) is 11 years old, for goodness sake. We do not understand their annomosity... but I would never kick at a happy, tail-wagging geriatric dog. We've lived at the same address for many, many years. The Hammond's have never been nice or extended neighborly contact. With their "heart of stone," I could NEVER leave my babies in their care. While walking our dog last month evidently, Martha Hammond was surrepticiosly watching us. Once my dog peed in the ditch, she yelled out to my husband, myself and another neighbor ... "are you going to pick it up?" I am guessing either Marta or Larry are either ultra unhappy, bi-polar or unstable. Either way ... we stay faarr away from them .. and caution you from entrusting their care with your babies!

posted: 04/21/2023

CHRIS BENETATOS

This lady (Martha Hammond) approached us about how cute our puppy was. Drunk and trying to be impressive she hands us a card for her business. She rants about how good and professional her services are. Asks us about our other dogs and didn’t like the breeds we had. Snootiness ensures, shows her disapproval of our other dogs, then LEANS DOWN AND PULLS THE EARS AND SMACKS THE $8,000 -10 WEEK OLD PUPPY ON THE HEAD TWICE HARD!!!! My wife came unglued and almost made a scene in front of our Children. We decided to share this story as hopefully it impacts her financially and you choose another service with your cherished pets!!!

posted: 08/31/2021

Julie Brown

I have been driving from Port Charlotte to North Fort Myers for the past four years whenever I need a pet sitter. Martha and Larry are wonderful caregivers. Rudy, my big Labrador retriever, loves to see them and have the freedom of running in their large fenced backyard. I recommend them without hesitation.

posted: 12/28/2017

Debbie Foote

Martha genuinely cares about my dogs. They get very excited when they see her house and we haven't even gotten out of the car. They freak out when she pulls in my driveway... It's a nice feeling when we leave our dogs, knowing they are taken care of like they are her own.

posted: 12/02/2016