Alton Animal Clinic, Formerly Formea Animal Hospital
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How to Save on Veterinary Costs at Alton Animal Clinic, Formerly Formea Animal Hospital
Preventive care
Routine wellness exams can help identify health issues early, often before they become more serious or expensive to treat. Regular checkups are one of the most effective ways to manage long term veterinary costs.
Compare prescription pricing
Some pet medications prescribed at veterinary clinics may also be available through local or online pharmacies. It can be helpful to compare pricing when appropriate to reduce ongoing medication costs.
Consider pet insurance
Pet insurance may help cover a portion of eligible veterinary expenses depending on the plan, including accidents, illnesses, and in some cases preventive care. Coverage details, reimbursement levels, and deductibles vary by provider.
Why Pet Insurance Information Appears on This Page
Looking for information about Alton Animal Clinic, Formerly Formea Animal Hospital? This page also includes pet insurance resources to help pet parents understand how to prepare for unexpected veterinary expenses.
Veterinary care costs can vary widely depending on the type of visit, treatment, or emergency. Many pet parents explore pet insurance before they need it so they are better prepared when unexpected situations arise.
How to Choose a Pet Insurance Provider
Pet Insurance Review helps pet parents compare insurance providers using verified customer reviews and real-world experiences. Our tools make it easier to evaluate providers based on claims experience, service quality, and overall satisfaction.
We have collected more than 220,000 reviews from pet parents, creating one of the largest independent databases of pet insurance feedback available.
How rankings are determined
Unexpected veterinary expenses can happen at any clinic. The providers below are ranked using verified reviews submitted by real pet parents through Pet Insurance Review. Results reflect overall satisfaction, claims experience, and value based on real world feedback. Rankings are updated regularly as new reviews are submitted.
| Rating | Provider | Total Review |
|---|---|---|
| 4.8 | Adoro | 19 |
| 4.5 | AKC | 1,801 |
| 4.4 | ASPCA | 12,227 |
| 4.9 | Embrace | 19,970 |
| 4.9 | Fetch | 5,909 |
| 4.1 | Figo | 2,868 |
| 4.4 | Hartville | 183 |
| 4.9 | Healthy Paws | 11,371 |
| 4.8 | Lemonade | 833 |
| 4.6 | ManyPets | 2,416 |
| 4.7 | MetLife | 11,221 |
| 4.8 | Nationwide | 25,693 |
| 3.9 | Pet Assure | 15 |
| 4.3 | PetPartners | 121 |
| 4.9 | Pets Best | 15,328 |
| 4.8 | Prudent Pet | 2,865 |
| 4.7 | Pumpkin | 3,539 |
| 4.6 | Spot | 11,570 |
| 4.9 | Trupanion | 55,033 |
Compare Pet Insurance Plans
You can compare coverage options from multiple providers to find a plan that fits your budget and your pet’s healthcare needs.
Getting to Know Your Veterinarian
Choosing a veterinarian is an important decision for pet parents. A strong vet relationship is built on trust, communication, and understanding your pet’s individual needs.
Experience
Ask whether the clinic has experience treating your specific type of pet, since care can vary between dogs, cats, and pocket pets.
Emergency Care Procedures
It’s helpful to understand how the clinic handles after-hours emergencies, including whether they provide emergency services or refer to nearby emergency hospitals.
Communication Preferences
Ask how the clinic communicates with pet parents, including updates, test results, and follow up questions.
Breed Specific Health Considerations
Some breeds may be more prone to certain health conditions. Early awareness can help with prevention and early treatment.
Facility Tour
If available, touring the clinic can help you and your pet feel more comfortable before the first visit.
Final Note
Pet care decisions often involve both medical and financial considerations. Having access to trusted veterinary information alongside pet insurance comparisons can help pet parents feel more confident when planning for their pet’s health and wellbeing.
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Reviews from Google
482 reviews
I'm updating my review to 4.8 stars. Yesterday I received a call from the manager (Sara) at Alton Animal Clinic about my concerns. She explained why they were short staffed. She addressed each of my concerns. She also gave me options for using Heart Guard Plus instead of the preventative I purchased yesterday. I am impressed that she care enough to call me on the same day as our visit. I exchanged that preventative and ordered the Heart Guard Plus from their online pharmacy. Hopefully in the future they will explain the different options that are available before just giving a more expensive one. I always want to use the less amount of drugs our Roscoe takes. Had a 9:00 appointment. Didn't go back into one of the rooms till around 9:15 and I didn't see any other animals in the waiting area. They have always been very busy in the past. At 9:25 I was just about to walk out when the vet came into the room. I don't mind waiting when they are extremely busy, but that wasn't the case this morning. The Vet (she was a substitute) and Tech did a great job giving our Roscoe his exam, shots and trimming his nails. The appointment itself only took about 10 minutes. When I go to pay the bill it's a little over $700. $500 of that is the preventive pills. (Now the total is around $300 including around $102 for the heart guard plus with the exchange.) His nail trimming went for $15 to $28. I didn't realize the last time I had his nails trimmed it cost $25. They have regained a loyal customer after my experience this morning.
Nov 5, 2025
I had an amazing experience at this vet office! From the moment I walked in, the staff were welcoming, kind, and genuinely cared about my pet. The receptionists were friendly and efficient, and the technician made sure my pet felt comfortable the entire time. The veterinarian took the time to explain everything clearly, answered all my questions, and treated my pet with so much compassion. You can tell everyone here truly loves animals and takes pride in what they do. I left feeling confident and grateful knowing my pet was in great hands. I highly recommend this clinic to anyone looking for excellent care and a friendly, professional team!
Oct 10, 2025
Alton Animal Clinic is the best vet I’ve had. They are comprehensive and thorough. They are polite, upfront and honest, which I appreciate. Some people may take their honesty as being rude, but when it comes down to it, I don’t want to be mislead or uninformed in any situation. My trust in them and their honesty with me is imperative. Anyone who has seen Dr Formea knows he was just as honest and upfront. It is no different now than it was with him. Dr K (Kraushaar) has been amazing. I am going through end of life with one of my dogs, and she has been there every step of the way. I appreciate you very much, Dr K. The employees of AAC pride themselves in care and compassion for your pets as well as their parents. I can’t rave about them enough. Please know your hard work and dedication to our animals veterinary needs are looked upon with admiration and you all are very much appreciated!
Jul 13, 2025
Have been a client for over a decade. We have always received excellent care over the years. We always feel respected and given the time to answer all our questions and get instructions explained to us in as much detail as needed. We are recognized and greeted by our names when we walk in the door. I want to give a shout out to our favorite vet tech Wil Diaz whom has been with us our entire time there as clients. He had a special calming nature over all our dogs and our other animals he has cared for. He has taken on burden of the hard emotional act of putting several of our animals to sleep when it was time compassionately. He is the best and our dogs love him. Legacy staff members like Wil have keep us comming back through all the major changes there over the years. We need some familiar faces.
Oct 11, 2025
The veterinary techs, Brittany and Haley consistently go above and beyond. They are very passionate and caring for the animals and show deep empathy whenever an animal is ill. Their hard work and dedication truly make a difference in our pets’ lives.
Oct 22, 2025
Veterinarians in Alton, Illinois
Alton Animal Clinic, Formerly Formea Animal Hospital
1639 Main St, Alton, IL 62002, USA(618) 462-8000
Great Rivers Animal Hospital
217 E Center Dr, Alton, IL 62002, USA(618) 462-0511
Petco Vaccination Clinic
313 Homer M Adams Pkwy, Alton, IL 62002, USA(618) 462-2950
Pope Animal Hospital
3300 E Broadway, Alton, IL 62002, USA(618) 462-0511