Pupsicles, LLC
4.4 (75) 719 S Main St, Wildwood, FL 34785, USAHours:
Monday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
How to Save Money at Pupsicles, LLC
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:
| Rating | Provider | Total Review |
|---|---|---|
| 4.4 | AKC | 889 |
| 4.7 | ASPCA | 11,411 |
| 4.9 | Embrace | 14,234 |
| 4.9 | Fetch | 2,051 |
| 4.4 | Figo | 2,579 |
| 4.7 | Hartville | 164 |
| 4.9 | Healthy Paws | 7,477 |
| 4.9 | Lemonade | 783 |
| 3.2 | ManyPets | 2,153 |
| 4.6 | MetLife | 493 |
| 4.8 | Nationwide | 21,393 |
| 4.3 | Pet Assure | 12 |
| 4.7 | PetPartners | 110 |
| 4.5 | Pets Best | 7,196 |
| 4.3 | Pumpkin | 1,163 |
| 4.7 | Spot | 5,260 |
| 4.9 | Trupanion | 60,297 |
| 4.8 | Prudent Pet | 125 |
Or, you can simply get a fast quote from multiple providers and go from there.
Thinking of insuring your pet?
Get Quotes & CompareGetting 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
What a knowledgeable, reassuring resource you will find in Dr. Leigh McBride! In fall 2021, I first met her, taking my tri rough collie David to have him collected. She diagnosed and treated a serious infection of which I had not been aware. Recently, my collie breeder lost her valiant fight against cancer. We'd planned to breed our blue merle collie in coming months. Thank you, Dr. McBride, for your patience and reassurance in answering my many questions. Thank you for your patience with Lyra, who's really very sweet but was quite rambunctious today.
posted: 05/03/2022
Very accommodating and knowledgeable staff. Dr. McBride takes the time to explain medical conditions and procedures in a manner that is easy to understand.
posted: 08/15/2023
Dr. McBride is the best of the best! Her knowledge and experience is unmatched. She helped us get a beautiful healthy litter of *7* from a stud that lives across the country, first time around! Wouldn't go to anyone else!
posted: 04/04/2021
This is the second crop we have had by McBride, she did our pup Atlas, and our second puppy Iris. I am very happy with her cropping! She does a fantastic job of reconstructing the bell, and giving you a slim and beautiful crop. I get many many compliments on my dogs ears and they are easy to post with the way she reconstructs the bell to support the weight of the crop. I highly recommend and will continue to have crops done by her as long as she is in practice! Thank you once again!
posted: 02/12/2021
I've been going to Dr McBride for 19 or more years, she cares about your animal and is compassionate with them also she is very knowledgeable on new studies treatment and so forth, she knows what's best for your animal. She has a great staff, she explains everything to you so you understand exactly what is wrong with your animal if anything. I've tried other vets before i found Dr Lee, I recommend her over all. Some of my friends go to other veterinarians in the area and some of the things they've told me I couldn't believe. I recommend dr. Lee McBride over any vet in The Villages Lake and Sumter County.
posted: 03/23/2019
Veterinarians in Wildwood, Florida
Animal Care Center of Wildwood
354 Shopping Center Dr, Wildwood, FL 34785, USA(352) 748-6348
Pupsicles, LLC
719 S Main St, Wildwood, FL 34785, USA(352) 748-2162
Sumter County Animal Hospital
527 S Main St, Wildwood, FL 34785, USA(352) 320-5061
Sumter County Animal Hospital Grooming
533 S Main St, Wildwood, FL 34785, USA(352) 399-2254