McDonough Animal Hospital

4.2 (187)
123 Jonesboro Rd, McDonough, GA 30253, USA

Hours:

Monday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Thursday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Friday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Saturday: Closed

Sunday: Closed

How to Save Money at McDonough 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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Debbie Bray

Initially we had our dogs going to a different vet and our cats came here. We recently switched to bringing all of our babies here because every single time we came here, they were all so welcoming and we never felt like strangers. Everyone is always so caring and kind to our babies and so patient. We have found that other vets immediately label one of our dogs as aggressive because she’s a Belgian malinois, but everyone here was SO patient with her and so sweet with her. I never had to worry. Dr. Ortiz is always so informative and kind. She never made us feel silly for coming in for mild issues and always treated us like we were the only ones in the clinic. She always takes the time to make sure we don’t have any lingering questions and if questions came up later, they offer text messaging and respond so quickly. I had my kitten neutered today and was so nervous but they were kind enough to send me an update picture of him waking up. They really do go above and beyond and I am so grateful they love and care for our babies! This has also been the most reasonably priced vet I’ve ever been to. They throw in various courtesy items onto our bill every time we’ve been. It makes such a difference. All in all, every single staff member has been absolutely amazing and Dr. Ortiz is amazing. I am a nervous wreck when it comes to my babies and they have never made me feel worried about their care. I would highly recommend this place.

posted: 01/24/2023

Marty Cummings

I love this place! From the front desk down everyone is professional and they truly care about pets. My latest experience prompted me to write a review. The care they provided my dog was excellent. They provided options and suggestions based on my baby. I highly recommend this place!

posted: 08/02/2023

Samantha Brunson

I took my dog here on a Friday afternoon- he was having a hard time getting around and peeing in the house. They did blood work and said he said diabetes and needed the insulin and I needed to get it to him asap. Took the prescription to Publix , well they couldn’t fill it because the vet had forgotten to put her identification number on there , not sure how you could forget this vital piece of information. The vet was closed so no one could get ahold of them for this vital information- due to me not being able to get the prescription my dog only got worse , the next day I had to make the difficult decision of putting him to sleep. The vet told me if he got worse to take him to the er. I just feel as if this vet wasn’t transparent enough with me and she knew how important that insulin was so how can you forget the identification number on the script ??i feel like I wasted $200 by going to this vet

posted: 09/23/2023

Katie Campbell

We had to take our dog here after he cut his leg and needed stitches. Dr. Erica and her staff were absolutely amazing and took such wonderful care of our baby. Arlo loved everyone and we are so grateful they were able to see us.

posted: 07/15/2023

Jamol Frazier

This place is all about the money. Every year the prices for the visit goes up. Good environment but they are more about the money than my babies. After years of being with them I’ve decided to find another vet.

posted: 08/24/2023