Horseshoe Lake Animal Hospital, A Thrive Pet Healthcare Partner
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How to Save on Veterinary Costs at Horseshoe Lake Animal Hospital, A Thrive Pet Healthcare Partner
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 Horseshoe Lake Animal Hospital, A Thrive Pet Healthcare Partner? 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
230 reviews
The staff were so very friendly and helpful. They told me everything they were going to do before they did it and then they updated me on how everything went afterwards. If things don’t go as planned, they tell me how they will still make it happen and then carry out that plan. I’ve never felt more secure about my animals’ health!
Mar 31, 2021
I have been taking my pets to horseshoe lake since 2019, all experiences have been fine but I’ve never thought it was exceptional by any means, I’ve stuck through it with them as they have had lots of turnover with vets leaving, different vet techs constantly all that because it was easy to go back to the same place. I’ve always thought they were a little more on the expensive side but man… their prices have really gotten out of hand and are not comparable nor competitive with different vets in the area. It is going to be time for my animals and I to move on to somewhere different.
Jun 9, 2023
Need a wonderful groomer? Jennifer at Horsehoe Lake Animal Hospital is your go-to! Besides being the best groomer Sammy & Bogey have ever had, she is just this positive, upbeat, wonderful, spirited soul. She listens to what style you want for your pooch and always brings it. They walk out prancing because they smell wonderful and look like a million bucks.
Apr 28, 2023
If you're looking for a vet office that cares more about money than the care of your animals, then this is the place. First instance: I was quoted a price for surgery and scheduled it. After I showed up for the surgery check-in, I was told it would be almost twice the price quoted since the doctor they scheduled it with does open surgery instead of laproscopic. No one bothered to let me know before I showed up. Next instance: I took my puppies there to get their stitches out after being fixed. They weighed them and both were close but still under the weight cutoff for their monthly meds, so I asked the vet tech multiple times if we needed to go up to the next weight range since they're close to the cutoff and she kept saying no, keep them on the current weight range for this month, but when Chewy contacted them for approval, the vet denied it and said they need to be on the next weight range. Latest instance: my dog has worms that are very visible in the stool, but they won't treat him until after they send it away and get the results back, just in case he needs meds for something else also. I'm already there with my dog, but I have to wait a couple of days for the results to come back to see if he also needs other meds. This is ridiculous. Meanwhile, I now have to hope my other dogs don't get worms from him while I wait for the results to come back. They're WAY overpriced and will take your money in a heartbeat, but they really don't care about your animals. Money hungry with poor care!
Jun 15, 2023
Horseshoe lake is the only place for compassionate and loving care. Even during the pandemic they took care of the four legged kids. Munchie does slip his boys the occasional chippie or French fry but our critters are healthy and well.
Sep 3, 2022
Veterinarians in Collinsville, Illinois
Animal Emergency Center
2005 Mall St, Collinsville, IL 62234, USA(618) 346-1843
Davis Pet Hospital
816 S Morrison Ave, Collinsville, IL 62234, USA(618) 344-2097
Hillside Pet Clinic
2016 Vandalia St, Collinsville, IL 62234, USA(618) 345-8890
Horseshoe Lake Animal Hospital, A Thrive Pet Healthcare Partner
5230 Horseshoe Lake Rd, Collinsville, IL 62234, USA(618) 344-7949
Northgate Small Animal Hospital
1497 Vandalia St, Collinsville, IL 62234, USA(618) 344-0083
Spay/Neuter Clinic
119 United Dr, Collinsville, IL 62234, USA(618) 975-4434
Veterinarians Belleville IL
2 Eastport Plaza Dr, Collinsville, IL 62234, USA(618) 975-4434
Veterinary Reference Lab
2005 Mall St, Collinsville, IL 62234, USA(618) 345-2710