Trail Animal Hospital

4.8 (187)
6464 SW 8th St, West Miami, FL 33144, USA

Hours:

Monday: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Thursday: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Friday: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Saturday: 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Sunday: Closed

How to Save Money at Trail Animal Hospital

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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Jannifer Matos

Have been bringing my dog Blue for about 4 years. The staff is friendly and the doctors are very caring and knowledgeable. I moved to Kendall but still make the 30-40min drive for my dogs care there because I value and trust them. Thank you Dr Lista and staff!

posted: 09/13/2023

Ken Silva

DO NOT BRING YOUR PET HERE. Thanks to their negligence, my girlfriend lost her beloved cat. I had been bringing my own cat here for the basics as well but obviously will no longer. I recommended she bring hers here also, now I wish I didn't. I have also advised 3 other friends who I had recommended them to, to no longer bring their pets here. They misdiagnosed my girlfriend's cat, causing us to lose valuable time to save his life. He was dying from renal failure, which could have been easily diagnosed with a blood/urine test, which they supposedly performed, yet somehow completely missed the low kidney values and bacteria in his urine which the specialist we had to take him to afterwards easily detected. We wasted $1,900 for them to send us home with an expensive rx food because they assumed he wasn't eating due to an allergy. When we brought him back two weeks later they told us he was dying and needed to take him to a specialist. If you bring your pet here just know that you will be paying high on prices for unreliable work that might cost your pet it's life.

posted: 10/16/2023

Tricia Craan

I’m so lucky to have Trail Animal Hospital for my pets. I have a cat, dog, and hamster, and they’re all patients there. The vets and the vet techs are so sweet and patient with my animals, even my littlest one, snowflake (hamster). They handled him with such care when he had his bladder stones. After giving him antibiotics he was back to his normal self. Duncan (dog) especially loves all the special treats he gets. Louie (cat) can be seen by the door getting entertained by the toy on the other side.

posted: 03/03/2023

Sharon Watson

We had not been a regular patient, but had to go today with my little dog that had something seriously wrong. We were seen immediately and everyone was so kind and compassionate. As it turned out, she had to be put to sleep. Diagnosed with lymphatic cancer. It was the only choice to make with her condition. It would not improve. The vet, Dr. Gutierrez (I think) was so gentle with our Roo, and me and my daughter. They made it as gentle as possible to go through the euthanasia process. When I said I wanted to hold her head, the Dr asked if I would just like to hold her in my arms. I did, and my Roo passed quickly and softly. I would never hesitate to recommend the wonderful vet practice to anyone looking.

posted: 09/05/2023

GEEK5TER

Today was a tough day for me as I had to put my dog of 15 years down. But Dr. Guevara and Dani (plus other members of the trail animal hospital team) made this experience so smooth for us. 5 of us went as we all wanted to say goodbye to our good girl and they accommodated us with their largest examination room. Also, they walked us thru all the steps and gave us all the time we needed. This is by far the best vet I have ever been to. They treat your animals like their own and genuinely care. Thank you all so much for making Zero’s last moments so memorable!

posted: 06/28/2023